Major Projects:
- RFA for Climate Corps closed. Recruited and prepped 3 volunteer peer reviews, coordinated review process.
- Presented at the Sep 14 Maine Climate Council meeting to share an update on Maine Climate Corps progress
- Planned and hosted Climate Corps Policy Breakfast with CEO of AmeriCorps, Michael Smith, his staff, and representatives of state government, NGOs, and AmeriCorps programs.
- Attended and supported additional CEO visit events
- Met with contacts in local government, state government, Maine organizations, and national service programs.
- Met with potential grantees for Climate Corps and AmeriCorps grants
- Attended virtual working group meeting for State employees regarding Justice40 Executive Order.
- Attended Maine Emergency Preparedness Conference
- Attended Island Institute Climate Symposium
- Attended VOISE strategic partner virtual meeting (Voluntary Organizations/FEMA)
Ongoing:
- Attended staff meetings
- Attended ASC Climate Corps workgroup
- Attended DOE stand-up meeting
- Attended Research and Evaluation Task Force Meeting
- Attended Partnership for Civilian Climate Corps implementation workgroup
Upcoming Project Focus:
- Manage grant review for Climate Corps RFA
- Outreach and engagement to generate interest in AmeriCorps Operational grants in alignment with Climate Corps priorities.
- Staff Commission booth at the Maine Municipal Association Conference to promote Maine Service Fellows
- Attend virtual Resilient Nation Partnership Network Seminar
- Continuing to meet and have calls with representatives of Maine organizations, national service, state government, etc.