Media Mentions

In July and August of 2023, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Biz announced the appointment of 2023-2024 JLP President, Christine Babb.

In June of 2020, the Portland Press Herald announced the appointment of 2020-2021 JLP President, Jessica Nason.

In July of 2018, the Portland Press Herald reported that Alison Bromski (née Siviski), Chair of Public Relations, received PROPEL's first ever Young Professional of the Year Award. Alison was one of four JLP Active members nominated.  

In October of 2018, the Portland Press Herald announced the appointment of 2018-2019 President, Shikha Vasaiwala, and a new Board. 

In February of 2018, the League hosted its 10th annual gala, celebrating its 95th anniversary; the event was covered by the Portland Press Herald.

In February of 2017, the League hosted its 9th annual gala--which sold out and raised $20,000; the event was covered by the Portland Press Herald.

Katie Clark, 2016-2017 President, discussed the League and the importance of creating community change on the Women Taking the Lead podcast. 

In November of 2015, the Portland Press Herald announced the appointment of 2015-2016 President, Jillian Rich.

In February of 2015, the League hosted its 7th annual gala and honored the contributions its made to the community through our great partnership with Michael Sauschuck, Portland Police Chief; the event was covered by the Portland Press Herald.

In February of 2014, the League hosted its 6th annual gala--themed "Freeze Out Hunger;" the event was covered by the Portland Press Herald.

In September of 2013, the Portland Press Herald announced the appointment of 2013-2014 President, Sandy Couch Kelly.

In June 2013, the League self-published a video of members discussing what it means to them. 

In March of 2013 , the Portland Press Herald covered the League's annual Kids in the Kitchen event--and this year's highlight of the USDA's "MyPlate" tool.

In 2012, Emma Lishness, Assistant Chair of the Public Relations Council, was recognized on the Portland Press Herald's Forty Under 40 list.

In October of 2011, the Good Shepherd Food-Bank blog discussed the early growth and impact of a project developed by the Leauge: the BackPack program--which bridges the gap between the reduced-price lunch programs at public schools and the weekends and school breaks when no meals are provided.