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Scholars Speak Podcast: Adriana Ortiz-Burnham

In the latest episode of Scholars Speak, we’re joined by Adriana Ortiz-Burnham, the 2013 Mitchell Scholar from Monmouth Academy, a Sociology graduate of Middlebury College, and, now, the Development Lead and Governance Specialist for the nonprofit organization Presente! Maine. Listen up as Ortiz-Burnham talks about how the organization supports Afro/Indigenous-Latinx people in Maine, what drew… Read more »

Leighton Named Operations Manager at the Mitchell Institute

Jared Cash, President and CEO of the Mitchell Institute, announced today that Erica Leighton (above) has joined Maine’s premier scholarship organization as Operations Manager. Among her responsibilities, Leighton optimizes team-wide operations and works closely with the organization’s Scholarship Director to help ensure the execution of the scholarship selection process and scholarship programs. Leighton’s primary areas… Read more »

Picture Story: Back in Boston in 2025

Thanks to our generous hosts, Becky and Bruce Epstein, Mitchell Scholars and Alumni connected again this year at Earls Kitchen + Bar in Boston. See the Picture Story

Let’s Get Social: March 2025

ICYMI, here’s a sampling of what was liked, loved, and shared on our social media channels in March 2025. With The Spring Fellowships Application Deadline Looming, we looked back at what Melina Masselli did in africa When it comes time to promote the twice-annual Mitchell Institute Fellowships application deadlines (the next is April 1, 2025),… Read more »