Led by Stephanie Bernier with guest speakers Susan Olcott (Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association) and George H. Hardy (The Gathering Place)
Stephanie Bernier shares some thoughts about the generosity she has experienced in this community over the past 35 years. We also hear from Susan Olcott and George Hardy.
Susan Olcott is the Director of Operations at Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA), a Brunswick-based non-profit dedicated to fostering sustainable fisheries in the Gulf of Maine. In addition to advocating for policies that support Maine fishermen, MCFA works more broadly in Maine communities through its Fishermen Feeding Mainers fish donation program that provides free seafood to food pantries, schools and community groups throughout the state, through its Fishermen Wellness program that provides mental and physical health resources to fishermen, and through its Working Waterfront program that creates dialogue among diverse audiences around the shared values of Maine’s waterfronts. Susan lives in Brunswick with her husband and twin girls who are in 7th grade at the Brunswick Junior High School. She has a passion for everything coastal and also for healthy foods and lifestyles and enjoys being able to incorporate these interests into her work at MCFA.
Music by guest musician Kat Logan