Women's Leadership Luncheon with Heather Paquette
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Join us as we "Lean in and Learn" from Heather Paquette, President of Good Shepherd Food Bank.
Heather Paquette is guided by her unwavering leadership purpose - Always Press Forward, Always Give Back. As the President of Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, she leads a dedicated team of hunger-relief professionals to address the root causes of hunger by exploring innovative solutions, sourcing nutritious and culturally relevant food, and collaborating with a network of over 600 partnerships across Maine.
Heather's professional history reflects her commitment to innovation. Before joining the Food Bank, she player a pivotal role at Ahold Delhaize, where she led a team focused on addressing the changing needs of retail consumers and store associates during the industries' evolution and omnichannel ambitions.
Throughout her career, Heather took on diverse responsibilities, including marketing and brand management, leading cross-functional teams, and redefining operating models. Her final role at Hannaford was as Vice President of Retail Services, overseeing critical support functions such as payroll, asset protection, pharmacy, retail communications, and operations support.
Her contributions have not gone unnoticed. She was recognized in the Griffin Report's "Women of Influence in the Supermarket Industry" in 2021 and again in 2017, and she was named in their "40 under 40" in 2016. As a graduate of the NEW Executive Institute 2015-2016 program, Heather has keynoted at the UNE Health Majors' Leadership Conference and participated in panels for organizations like the Network of Executive Women, the National Diversity Council, and the University of Southern Maine.
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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-heather-paquette-october-2026-16007
Presenting Sponsor: Maine Savings
Table Sponsor: Machias Savings Bank
Heather Paquette is guided by her unwavering leadership purpose - Always Press Forward, Always Give Back. As the President of Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, she leads a dedicated team of hunger-relief professionals to address the root causes of hunger by exploring innovative solutions, sourcing nutritious and culturally relevant food, and collaborating with a network of over 600 partnerships across Maine.
Heather's professional history reflects her commitment to innovation. Before joining the Food Bank, she player a pivotal role at Ahold Delhaize, where she led a team focused on addressing the changing needs of retail consumers and store associates during the industries' evolution and omnichannel ambitions.
Throughout her career, Heather took on diverse responsibilities, including marketing and brand management, leading cross-functional teams, and redefining operating models. Her final role at Hannaford was as Vice President of Retail Services, overseeing critical support functions such as payroll, asset protection, pharmacy, retail communications, and operations support.
Her contributions have not gone unnoticed. She was recognized in the Griffin Report's "Women of Influence in the Supermarket Industry" in 2021 and again in 2017, and she was named in their "40 under 40" in 2016. As a graduate of the NEW Executive Institute 2015-2016 program, Heather has keynoted at the UNE Health Majors' Leadership Conference and participated in panels for organizations like the Network of Executive Women, the National Diversity Council, and the University of Southern Maine.
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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-heather-paquette-october-2026-16007
Presenting Sponsor: Maine Savings
Table Sponsor: Machias Savings Bank
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Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor, 500 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401-6845, United States
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