The Rural Youth Institute, headquartered in Yarmouth with programming in Unity/Thorndike, has announced that it has hired its first executive director, Megan Taft.
As the creator of KW Leads, an Aspirations Incubator model at Kieve-Wavus Education, Taft has firsthand knowledge of the strategies that work best to support rural youth, according to a news release from the institute. The newly launched institute will expand the youth mentoring model of the Aspirations Incubator to new sites while advancing advocacy, research, and professional training. Currently, nine communities across Maine are implementing the Aspirations Incubator model, with two more in the planning phase.
Taft most recently served as vice president of equity and impact at Good Shepherd Food Bank.
Taft, of Alna, began in her new role on Jan. 21.
We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is found on our FAQs. You can modify your screen name here.
Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday as well as limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve.
Join the Conversation
Please sign into your CentralMaine.com account to participate in conversations below. If you do not have an account, you can register or subscribe. Questions? Please see our FAQs.