Sylvie Piquet

Sylvie Piquet is the Program Director at the Maine Development Foundation (MDF), specifically for the Maine Downtown Center program. She joined the Foundation in August 2022.1 In her role, Sylvie is responsible for overseeing the Maine Downtown Center, which is the state-wide coordinating program for the National Main Street program.4

Some key points about Sylvie Piquet:

1. Education: She earned her undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of New England.1

2. Professional Experience: Prior to joining MDF, Sylvie worked as a program director at an arts and culture nonprofit in Northwest Colorado, where she focused on innovating programs to strengthen the creative industries.1

3. Maine Connection: Sylvie has a strong connection to Maine, having worked in various roles across the state. She has been a raft guide on the Kennebec River, an apprentice at the Carpenter's Boat Shop in Pemaquid, a volunteer at the Common Ground Fair in Unity, and a Camp Director at Camp Beech Cliff on Mount Desert Island.1

4. Leadership: Sylvie is a graduate of Leadership Hancock County from her time living in Downeast Maine.1

5. Current Residence: She currently lives in Portland, Maine, with her wife and two dogs.1

In her role at the Maine Downtown Center, Sylvie works alongside other team members like Anne Ball (Senior Program Director) and Perri Williams (Program Coordinator) to support Maine's downtown revitalization efforts.2 Her work involves assisting communities in becoming Maine Downtown Affiliates and potentially Main Street Maine communities, which are part of the national Main Street America program.3