fostering connectedness and supporting well-being
WHO
we are
We are The Orono Coalition! We care deeply for the people who make up the Orono community and work together to foster connectedness and support well-being for all. We are a volunteer-based organization representing 14 different sectors and community organizations, including over 40 members. The coalition is made up of community members, Orono students, Orono Schools staff, local law enforcement, parents of Orono students, local business owners, and community stakeholders who value being future-focused and hope-filled! We strongly believe the positive exists in our community and is worth highlighting and growing!
YOU CAN
join us
2025-2026 MEETING DATES + TIMES
Tuesday, October 7th from 3 - 4:30 PM
Thursday, November 13th from 9 - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, January 13th from 3 - 4:30 PM
Thursday, February 12th from 9 - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, April 7th from 3 - 4:30 PM
Thursday, May 14th from 9 - 10:30 PM
Our meetings are always OPEN to the public and we welcome anyone at anytime. Passion and energy are more important than expertise.
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We typically meet on a rotating basis between Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings to accommodate busy lives and schedules.
Meetings are held in the
Orono Activities Center Classroom
(795 Old Crystal Bay Road N)
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Park at the OAC and enter door H8.
Meet Our Executive Board
2024 - 2026
Catherine Christiansen
Coordinator, The Orono Coalition
Orono Schools
Tiffany Clifton
Coalition Co-Chair
Director of Community Education
Orono Schools
Dr. Aaron Ruhland
Exec. Dir. of Learning & Accountability
Orono Schools
Tim Usset
Community Member
Genna Torney
Youth Development Coordinator
Orono Schools
Grace Fischer
Orono High School Senior
Rev. Adam Butler
Coalition Co-Chair
Senior Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ali Chorley, M.A.
Director, The Orono Coalition
Orono Schools