Better Together: 

Equity, Employment, and Representation

Panel Description:

Join us for an engaging conversation on how Bangor can continue to grow as a welcoming community for all. Our panelists will explore how local government, nonprofit advocacy, and community leadership can work together to create opportunities for immigrants, people of color, and underrepresented groups.

Topics will include:

• Inclusive hiring practices in the city

• Advocacy and support services for new Mainers and multicultural communities

• The role of policy and civic leadership in promoting equity

• Real stories of progress and challenges in Bangor

• How community members can engage and make a difference
  
  

This panel brings together:

• Biguita Hernandez Smith, City of Bangor representative with nitiatives in workforce development, business outreach, and cross-border partnerships
  
  

• Juana Rodriguez, Executive Director of Mano en Mano, advocating for immigrant rights and access
  
  

• Amy Roeder, local legislator and arts advocate, representing Bangor’s commitment to equity and representation