Originally hailing from the northern Kennebec Valley, Izzy has been a longtime admirer of Hardy Girls, but until recently has only wistfully looked on from a distance. She has spent most of her adult life working in youth development, but has since shifted gears to work as the Health Equity Coordinator with Maine CDC. In addition to her work in public health, Izzy dedicates her time to various community organizing, food sovereignty, youth mentoring, and climate justice efforts. In her free time, Izzy can be found knitting and mending her wardrobe, tending to her garden, and making beautiful meals with her loved ones.

Five Questions with Izzy

Favorite book: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Woman (dead or alive) to have dinner with: My maternal grandmother, Ima.
Favorite feminist anthem: Goodbye Earl by The Chicks
Favorite place to go on a feminist rant: My garden, while taking my frustrations out on the weeds.
Perfect day (in one sentence): My perfect day would start with an early morning swim in the ocean, followed by coffee and pastries, and plenty of snuggle time with my dogs. Then I would spend the afternoon foraging and gardening, and I would end the day with a dinner party with my closest friends.