Leadership

Michelle Anderson President & CEO - Leadership

As President and Chief Executive Officer of Junior Achievement of Maine, Michelle leads the organization’s strategic direction, statewide operations, and development efforts to prepare and inspire Maine students for career and life success. She works closely with the Board of Directors, partners, and team to advance JA’s mission and deepen impact across the state.

Michelle brings over 15 years of experience with Junior Achievement, having started as an intern and growing into positions of increasing responsibility before assuming the role of President in 2015. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded student reach and grown revenue significantly, all while centering innovation and sustainability.

A lifelong Mainer, Michelle is committed to strengthening Maine’s future workforce. Michelle is an active JA volunteer, mentoring in a local K-12th grade classrooms each year, helping students plan for successful futures. She also currently serves on the Maine State Workforce Board and the Live + Work in Maine Board of Directors. She is a graduate of the Maine Development Foundation’s Leadership Maine (Silver Class) and a Mainebiz 40 Under 40 honoree. Outside of her work with JA, she enjoys teaching step aerobics in Southern Maine and supporting her local community.

Jill Jamison Vice President & COO - Leadership

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As Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Junior Achievement of Maine, Jill provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance the organization’s mission of inspiring and preparing young people for success. She works closely with staff and stakeholders to support statewide initiatives across programming, development, and internal operations.

Jill oversees several key leadership groups, including the Volunteer Task Force, and Education Committee, helping to ensure alignment and engagement across Junior Achievement’s statewide network. A strong advocate for experiential learning, Jill actively teaches Junior Achievement programs in local classrooms each year - her favorite being “JA Our Region” for fourth grade students.

Before joining JA, Jill worked in the financial services industry, where she developed a strong foundation in client relations, operations, and community engagement. Her passion for education and service extends beyond her professional role, she is an active volunteer with the Kennebec Valley Humane Society’s kitten fostering program and serves on the Maine Jump$tart Coalition Board of Directors, helping to advance youth financial capability throughout the state.