Sage Lecture Series   

BETSY BIEMANN
Chief Executive Officer, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI)

Learn how CEI works to grow a just, vibrant and climate-resilient future for communities in Maine and rural regions nationally, advising entrepreneurs, investing in their small businesses and championing policies that strengthen communities and support inclusive, economic prosperity.

JODY OLSON
Former Director, Peace Corps

Peace Corps’ 64 years of service in 142 countries succeeds by asking Americans to integrate into host country communities through trust and respect. This model can be applied here at home to renew connections within our community.

Each fall and spring, SAGE presents a series of Tuesday morning lectures that cover a wide array of topics of current interest.  Our speakers are recognized experts for the arts, government, non-profit, education, business, and civic communities in Maine.

JULE SELBO
Novelist, playwright, professional screenwriter

Novelist, playwright and professional screenwriter Jule Selbo will be interviewed by novelist Richard Cass — they’ll be sharing all their “secret” approaches to living a creative life through words.

WILL EVERITT
Executive Director, Friends of Casco Bay

Friends of Casco Bay’s mission is to improve and protect the environmental health of Casco Bay. We act as the eyes, ears, and voice of the Bay. Our most important work includes reducing pollution and addressing the impacts of climate change.

TRAVIS LAZARCZYK
Sportswriter & Columnist

Travis will moderate a panel discussion on this subject with a representative from the Portland Sea Dogs (baseball), Maine Mariners (hockey), the Maine Celtics (basketball), and the Hearts of Pine (soccer).