2025 NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Friday, November 21, 2025
Holiday Inn by the Bay | Portland ME
The Northern New England Leadership Conference, presented by InBody, is the region’s largest one-day gathering for YMCA staff and volunteers, offering engaging workshops, meaningful networking, and opportunities to elevate your leadership skills.
Coming in the night before? Join us for Headshot Happy Hour, presented by NinjaZone, on Thursday, November 20, featuring complimentary professional headshots by Dave Dostie Photography, networking, and light refreshments at the Holiday Inn by the Bay.
Registration has closed.
Keynote Speaker
Shenna Bellows is Maine’s 50th and first female Secretary of State. She serves nationally on the Election Infrastructure Information and Analysis Center Executive Committee (chair, 2024–2025) and the National Association of Secretaries of State Elections, Business Services, and Cybersecurity Committees. In Maine, she serves on the InforME Board, the State Cybersecurity Advisory Council, and the University of Maine at Augusta Board of Visitors. A former state senator and past Executive Director of the ACLU of Maine, Bellows has led campaigns for marriage equality, ranked-choice voting, and same-day registration.
Conference Agenda, Workshops, and Speakers
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsor
Head Shot Happy Hour Sponsor
Swag Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Workshop Sponsors
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, located at 88 Spring Street in Portland, ME. The special conference rate is $149 per night for the evening of Thursday, November 20. Rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to book early to secure your stay.
CHART Awards
2024 CHART Awardees: Kelsey Coyle (YMCA of Greater Burlington), Carlisa Choate (YMCA of Greater Nashua), and Keegan Wakana (Bangor Region YMCA)
Do you know a youth development professional who embodies strong character and resilience skills? Nominate them for a 2025 CHART Award! Nominations are accepted through September 5. Awardees will be acknowledged during the conference on November 21.