ABOUT LYDIA
Growing up in Belfast, Maine, I learned about hard work and resilience from a young age. My parents worked low-wage jobs and we were often one small step away from financial disaster. They worked long hours, devoted time to helping others, and made sure my brother and I had our basic needs met. And still, it wasn’t enough. I know firsthand the challenges Mainers face trying to pay medical bills, afford groceries, and keep warm in the winter. And now, more than ever, we need leaders in Augusta who can make sure our policies reflect the needs of our state.
I want to be sure children growing up in Maine today see a place for themselves in a thriving economy with adequate housing, strong education, access to healthcare, and pristine natural resources. I’m proud to serve House District 46 in Augusta and look forward to returning for my third term.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Member, Maine Recovery Council
Member, Maine Climate Council
Chair, Sheepscott Community Church Board of Directors
Behavior Program Director, Bristol Consolidated School
Member, Newcastle Board of Appeals
Mentor, The Restorative Justice Project of Midcoast Maine
Volunteer, New Hope for Women
EDUCATION
Master’s in Social Work- University of Maine
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis- University of Maine, Farmington
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology- Smith College
