Maine Women’s Hall of Fame
2021 Inductees
Joyce T. Gibson
A ‘Drum Major for Justice’ leveraging educational expertise and
community resources to promote Positive leadership and equitable
treatment of women and girls across Maine
Leigh Saufley
Maine native, first female Chief Justice, current Dean of Maine Law,
lifelong supporter of justice for children and youth
2020 Inductees
Joanne D’Arcangelo
Feminist activist and political strategist, policy advocate and lobbyist,
State House staffer, and non-profit leader
Betty-Jane Stanhope Meader
Retired fashion merchandising/retail management and marketing
professor at Thomas College, former state president of the American
Association of University Women of Maine and the Maine Association
of Family and Consumer Sciences, advocate for women’s rights and
life skills, community volunteer, patron of the arts and film, and devoted
family member and friend