Erin currently works as the Community Organizer for Maine Change That Works in Knox and Waldo Counties. She works together with members of our community fighting for good health care, Main Street jobs, and regulation for Wall Street banks while providing direct communication to the offices of Senators Snowe and Collins. Most recently, Erin has lead the charge to defend the citizens of Maine from increased premiums by Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Erin works with the Maine Women's Lobby as a volunteer for the 'Girls Day' Program which brings eighth grade girls from across Maine to the State House to learn about the legislative process. She is currently working on a project for the Maine Development Foundation that identifies the true barriers to higher education in Maine.
Locally, Erin is a Coach for the Belfast Area High School Track Team. She serves on the board at the Waterfall Arts Center as an advocate for the growing art community in Belfast.
Erin was a member of the Emerge Maine Class of 2009, a political leadership training program for women in Maine. She was nominated as part of the Annual Tribute to Maine Women Leaders in 2009 for her contributions to Social Activism and Community Organizing by the Maine State Democratic Party.
Her husband, Josh Povec, is also a Maine native and works as a film editor and producer for Compass Light Inc. Together they enjoy competing in white water canoe races, including the St George and the Kenduskeag.
In her work and life, Erin is committed to promoting sustainable economic growth, supporting our youth, and encouraging a thriving community here in Mid coast Maine. If you would like to know more visit www.erinherbig.org.
She can be reached via email erinherbig@gmail.com or by phone (207) 542 7654.
Erin currently works for Maine Farmland Trust.
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