Island Institute
Jackie Little is an accomplished human resources professional with extensive experience in leadership and strategic HR operations. Currently serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at Island Institute since July 2022, Jackie previously held the position of HR Director for the Maine Legislature from January 2014 to July 2022, where responsibilities included overseeing HR operations, enhancing employee engagement, and managing collective bargaining agreements. Prior experience encompasses roles such as Director of Human Resources for the City of Lewiston and Lewiston Public Schools, where Jackie successfully consolidated HR departments and implemented technology solutions to improve efficiency. Earlier experience includes positions at The Dingley Press and Per-Se Technologies, focusing on employee safety programs and HR administration. Jackie holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Leadership from Sullivan University.
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Island Institute
The Island Institute works alongside Maine’s island and coastal leaders to build community sustainability in island and coastal communities and share solutions for addressing our coast’s most critical issues. While our work remains rooted in Maine, it has also expanded beyond our state through partnerships with coastal communities across the country and the world. With more than 150,000 year-round islanders in the U.S. alone, we see an opportunity to build a vast network through which we can exchange ideas and solutions to help address the challenges we all share. The critical needs of our coast are priorities that require coordinated resources and leadership over the coming decade and beyond. The Island Institute is well prepared to influence the greatest needs of our communities as we help propel the coast’s toughest conversations forward around economic, climate, and social resilience.