

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Women's Leadership Luncheon with Kirsten Hibbard
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 11:15 am – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us as we "Lean in and Learn" from Kirsten Hibbard, Executive Director of the Challenger Learning Center of Maine. 

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Kirsten earned her undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech as a Presidential Scholar. She kicked off her engineering career in the General Electric Operations Management Leadership Program for the Security division. 

In 2013, Kirsten made a large family change to start working part-time for the Challenger Learning Center of Maine. Kirsten wished to spend more time at home with small babies, but still wanted to be part of the STEM world. 

In 2018, Kirsten became the Challenger Maine Executive Director. In this role, she has overseen tremendous growth for the center. Also leading the charge in acquired NASA federal funding as an inaugural community anchor awardee in 2022. Most recently, Challenger Maine is the recipient of a $2.186 million congressional direct spending request for FY24 sponsored by Senators Collins and King. 

Kirsten has been a proud member of the Bangor Region professional community and a resident of the town of Levant. Kirsten is an alumna of the Bangor Regional Leadership Institute [BRLI] class of 2020 and now currently serves on the BRLI Steering committee and serves as co-chair of the curriculum committee. She also serves as a warden for the Town of Levant. Kirsten LOVES reading and serves on the Board of Directors for Friends of the Bangor Public Library. In 2025, she became a new member of the Bangor Mechanic Association. Finally, Kirsten is so excited to have joined the National Challenger Center board in August 2024 in the Executive Director seat. 
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11:15 AM - Doors Open
11:30 AM - Lunch
12:00 -1:00 PM - Program

Members $30 - Non-Members $35
Table Sponsor - Table of 8 $250

Please register to attend: https://bangorregionchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/women-s-leadership-luncheon-with-kirsten-hibbard-march-2026-15839

Presenting Sponsor: Maine Savings

Table Sponsor: Versant Power
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- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 52

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://bangorregionchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/women-s-leadership-luncheon-with-kirsten-hibbard-march-2026-15839?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=bangor-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bangor
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor
- **lat**: 44.7884251946
- **long**: -68.776653721025
- **full address**: Hollywood Casino Hotel &amp; Raceway Bangor, 500 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401-6845, United States

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- **organizer**: Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce (https://allevents.in/org/bangor-region-chamber-of-commerce/13182391)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 11:15 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hollywood Casino Hotel &amp; Raceway Bangor, 500 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401-6845, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Women's Leadership Luncheon with Kirsten Hibbard ?
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