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Jeannette Andre

President & CEO of Maine Philanthropy Center

About Jeannette

Jeannette Andre (she/her) has served as the President & CEO of Maine Philanthropy Center since 2019. As an experienced leader with over a decade of work in the nonprofit and philanthropy field, Jeannette brings a deep commitment to equity to her work. In her role at MPC, she is committed to centering humanity, cultivating authentic relationships, and advocating for a sector that leads with love. 

In addition to her role at MPC, Jeannette serves on the board of CEI, Inc. and the steering committee for the Maine Economic Development Strategy. She graduated from the University of Florida and holds a certificate in nonprofit management from the Institute of Nonprofit Practice. When she’s not at MPC, you can find her taking on a house project that is too big, admiring the magic of her garden, or adventuring with her wild, thoughtful, and funny family.  

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