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Maine Educational Opportunity Association

An organization of professional, associate, and program members working together for equitable access to educational opportunities.


Maine Emerging Leaders Institute (MELI)

MEEOA is proud to introduce the Maine Emerging Leaders Institute (MELI)!

MELI is a free leadership development opportunity for MEEOA professionals, targeted at developing leadership skills both within a participant's programs, and at a state, regional, and national level.

2018 Maine Emerging Leaders workshop

The 2017-2018 MELI workshop was held on March 16, 2018. This page will be updated in the future with details about future MELI workshops.

Previous MELI Classes

MELI 2017-2018 (Co-Directors: Steve Visco and Ginny Fowles Ward)
Alex Carson
Andrew Henry
Michelle Richards
Joy Harrington
Laurel York

MELI 2013-2014 (Co-Directors: Steve Visco and Shawn Graham)
Dan Barton
Jessie Darkis
Kelly Ilseman
Gail Minichiello
Mary Sinclair
Tony Staffiere

MELI 2012-2013 (Co-Directors: Sara Henry and Steve Visco)
Margaret Irving
Catherine Johnson
Marty Kelley
Christy Le
Velma Murphy Graham
Elyse Pratt Ronco
Aubrey Seppa-Hodgkins