Urban Islanders

Interviewees:Nyaruot Nguany – Program Manager at Maine Environmental Changemakers Nyaruot has been involved in the Changemakers program from its first year, serving as one of the original youth organizers.  Nyaruot then served as a Changemaker Fellow and has been deeply involved in the design process as the network has grown and evolved.  Nyaruot is now furthering her involvement with the network stepping into the networks first management role to coordinate and oversee day to day network activities, trainings, outreach, and managing the robust fellowship program and the annual Changemakers Gathering planning team.   Deborah Bicknell – Independent ConsultantDeb Bicknell is a Portland-based consultant to nonprofits and individuals. She has worked as a facilitator, trainer, and curriculum and program designer for a variety of local and international organizations over the last 20 years, including Seeds of Peace since 2006, and loves supporting the greatness and possibility in people and communities.Paige Nygaar