Justin Chenette Email & Phone Number

Saco, Me, Us

Saco, Maine, Us

Develops and implements external communication strategies to advance the nonprofit’s reputation and to broaden the impact of programs through multimedia storytelling, advertising, branding, and messaging across all platforms. Leads a team responsible for meeting the long-term development needs of the organization including donor engagement, corporate sponsorships, grants, and event planning. Oversees all internal communications to the over 600+ staff across the state, serves as the primary contact for all media requests, and helps coordinate government affairs and community engagement initiatives.

Saco, Maine, Us

Leads the organization’s overall communications strategy to advance the nonprofit’s mission and reputation across various constituencies. Develops & executes internal and external communications to broaden the impact of programs through storytelling, advertising, and messaging. Serves as the primary point of contact for all media requests as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Alfred, Maine, Us

Commissioners are the chief elected officials responsible for the fiscal operations and policy decisions affecting county government. The commission's jurisdiction and responsibilities include oversight of a 298-bed jail, two of the largest Registries of Probate and Deeds in New England, the District Attorney's Office, a domestic violence program, an addiction treatment recovery center, law enforcement for 14 of our 29 municipalities, and county-wide emergency management. Former vice chair of the commission. Learn more: https://www.CommissionerChenette.com.

Augusta, Maine, Us

Advocating for improvements to public access and transparency in government through recommendations to the Governor, Legislature, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, and local governments regarding Freedom of Access laws. Appointed by Senate President. Chairs the Remote Participation Sub-Committee helping to draft policy changes to increase remote access to government proceedings.

Augusta, Maine, Us

Appointed by Senate President to strengthen regional cooperation between the Legislature and our legislative counterparts in Canada through economic, cultural and educational exchanges.

Manages an LGBTQ-owned strategic communications firm that specializes in marketing & public relations. Amplify your brand. Elevate their awareness. www.MainePublicRelations.com

Writes a monthly column covering political analysis, community events, and general topics to a circulation of 22,000+ throughout Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Biddeford.

Founded and manages a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that seeks to empower the next generation of civic minded leaders, handling everything from fundraising, high school coordination, application drafting and review, marketing, and scholarship awards. Since 2015, nearly 30 students have received a combined total of over $12,000 in scholarship support. Currently partnering with Thornton Academy, Old Orchard Beach High School, and Bonny Eagle. Learn more www.ChenetteScholarships.org.

Helped double the number of scholarships awarded. Created a new application process and implemented new software, working with nearly 60 high schools, 20 college campuses, and forming strategic partnerships with banks and outside organizations. Oversaw a staff of two plus interns/volunteers. Led an effort to streamline systems and operations to professionalize the organization.

Taught high school students for a semester about state government, running for office, and ways to advocate for issues they care about.

Augusta, Maine, Us

The Citizen Trade Policy Commission (CTPC) is a government agency that studies and advises the legal and economic impacts of trade agreements on existing laws, working conditions and businesses in Maine. CTPC commissioners hold meetings throughout the state to provide a forum for citizens and business owners to voice their concerns and to protect Maine’s jobs from the negative impact of trade agreements.

Augusta, Maine, Us

Served two terms as the youngest legislator in the Maine Senate representing Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Hollis, Limington, and part of Buxton. As Senator, Justin was the Chair of the bipartisan Government Oversight Committee, Chair of the Marijuana Advisory Commission, Co-Chair of the Democracy Reform Caucus, and is a member of the Environment & Natural Resources Committee, Senate Ethics Committee, and the Maine Climate Council's Coastal & Marine Working Group.

Augusta, Maine, Us

Served two terms representing the City of Saco district 15 in the Maine House of Representatives. In 2012, I made history becoming the youngest openly gay legislator in the entire country and the youngest legislator in the state at 21. 2014 Results: 62% General. 2012 Results: 78% Primary & 60% General. Served on the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee, State & Local Government Committee, and was Co-Chair of the Legislature's bipartisan Youth Caucus. http://www.justinchenette.com.

Coordinated content development & strategies across multiple programs areas to increase revenue.

Tampa, Florida, Us

Responsible for recruiting, training, and managing close to 1,000 volunteers for a large-scale triathlon with thousands of participants two years in a row.

Biddeford, Maine, Us

Transformed the advertising department into the digital space from the ground up and assisted people, businesses, and organizations amplify their brand, one digital ad at a time.

Lyndonville, Vt, Us

Reported stories from across northern Vermont and New Hampshire for the twice daily live LSC-TV News 7.

Lyndonville, Vt, Us

Host/Producer a weekly radio talk show covering news & politics.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Prepared correspondence for federal agencies, handled incoming constituent cases and closed previous cases.

Washington, Dc, Us

Elected as an at-large delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention for President Barack Obama & Vice President Joe Biden's re-election. Was the youngest member of Maine's delegation.

Booked guests, managed scheduling, and updated social media for Good Day Maine morning show.

Updated website stories through WorldNow content management system on weekends.

Updated station’s website, produced web news stories, developed social media strategies, and produced promotions

Wrote a weekly column analyzing political headlines and policy decisions for area print publications.

Westbrook, Maine, Us

Weekly public affairs show Youth in Politics airing to 400,000+ across Maine and New Hampshire (40+ episodes). Moderator of 1st District Congressional Forum and Maine Gubernatorial Debate.

Managed Drupal-based website, developed and implemented social media outreach strategies, and internal communications within the non-profit organization.

Saco, Me, Us

Produced multimedia content for the city's website to enhance government-citizen relations.

Weekly public affairs show Political Pulse and weekly news show Channel 3 Action News.

Hired to host a summer training seminar for middle school students interested in on-air hosting in addition to duties of production assistant during studio tapings.

Carlsbad, California, Us

Organized conventions, assisted with trainings/contests, and supervised registration. Named the 2009 STN National Student Broadcast Journalist of the Year and gave keynote address at 2010 convention.

Oversaw all multimedia productions and produces additional multimedia content for the website and wrote weekly articles pertaining to campus/community news.

Worked towards developing and implementing social media strategies and updated official website with AP wire stories.

Weekly public affairs TV show called Beyond the Headlines

Augusta, Maine, Us

First student appointed to the Maine State Board of Education by Governor John Baldacci. Fought for civics education in the curriculum and helped approve new school construction projects.

Coordinated all station activities and day-to-day operations and supervised and coordinated all pre-production, production, and post-production activities.

~Producer/Host/Photographer/Editor of Inside City Hall, a documentary series ft. local government officials ~Creator/Producer/Host of weekly public affairs show, The Issue (55+ episodes) ~Moderator of 1st televised Mayoral and School Board Candidates Forums, and 3 annual live election shows~Producer/Co-Anchor/Reporter/Editor for the news programs, Academy Connections & JC Reports

Organized youth events such as canvasses and phone banks to get the vote for Barack Obama and the entire Democractic ticket.

Created news documentary and two segments for Portland Profiles Show, paid cameraman on numerous in-studio productions, edited numerous TV pieces, performed audio/sound checks, conducted Public Relations

Post-B.S., Public Administration

Executive Certificate In Public Leadership

B.S., Broadcast News

Early Studies Program

High School Dipolma