Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Community
Women Standing Together is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of women entrepreneurs and leaders. We believe that a diverse community strengthens our organization, enhances our ability to innovate and grow, and allows us to better serve and empower women throughout Maine. We recognize and embrace the value of different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all individuals are welcomed, respected, and valued. We strive to be an organization that promotes equity and justice for all, and we are committed to taking action to make that a reality.
About Us
Women Standing Together is non profit organization focused on elevating and inspiring Maine’s women leaders and business owners. Our community comes from a wide array of industries and consists of leaders in their field, business owners, connectors, and innovators. We share an entrepreneurial spirit that drives our desire to connect, seek advice and support the goals of other women.
History
Founded in 2007 at the Maine Women’s Fund, Women Standing Together spun off as a separate nonprofit organization in 2012. It was founded by Kristin Chase Duffy, Jodie Lapchick, Marsha Greenberg, Suzanna Liller, Barbara Babkirk, Robin Lin Hodgskin, and Kevan Lee Deckelmann. We recognize and honor the women who set a solid foundation for their successors to build upon. They continue to have a positive impact on Women Standing Together and on the women in Maine’s expanding business community.
Meet Our Board
Katie Winchenbach, President
Stacey Schuler-Cannon, Vice President
Robyn LeBreton,
Treasurer
Kathleen O’Heron, Secretary
Isabelle Barton, MARKETING CHAIR
Amanda Lavoie, Membership Outreach Chair
Olivia Caouette, Communications Chair
Your support matters
Consider Making a Donation
At Women Standing Together, we are passionately committed to supporting and accelerating the advancement of women entrepreneurs and leaders throughout Maine. To make this possible, we rely on the generosity of individuals like you. Your donation, irrespective of its size, can have a transformative impact on our ability to provide resources, host empowering events, and foster a community where women can thrive. We kindly ask you to consider making a contribution today to help us continue our important work. Your support not only reinforces our mission but also directly contributes to creating a more equitable and inclusive environment for women in entrepreneurship and leadership roles. Thank you for considering this request and for standing with us.
The Women Standing Together Leadership Intensive
Join us on April 21, 2026 at the Abromson Community Center for our second Women Standing Together Leadership Intensive! This unique annual event features leadership development workshops, business coaching, and networking opportunities, all specifically designed to help women leaders and business owners accelerate their growth and reach new successes.
