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shannon@hardygirls.org

Shannon Carlock, Director of Operations

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Shannon grew up in Maine and left shortly after high school to satisfy the demands of her city-girl heart. She received her BA in women’s studies from UCLA and freelanced for over 2 decades, working with a diverse list of clients, primarily in entertainment and creative arts. In 2015, she co-founded the Michigan-based Women’s Health Council, a grassroots organization focused on improving health outcomes in underserved communities. In addition to her work with Hardy Girls, Shannon is an adoptee rights advocate & group facilitator.

Shannon has an adult daughter who lives in Chicago, and a mini dachshund whose perfect day is spelled b a l l .

Five Questions with Shannon

Favorite book: Impossible! I do love The Stations of Solitude and An Unknown Woman, both memoirs by Alice Koller
Woman (dead or alive) to have dinner with: Fran Meneses (aka Frannerd)
Favorite feminist anthem: Under the Table by Fiona Apple
Favorite place to go on a feminist rant: Any place where I least expect to be confronted by an opportune moment.
Perfect day (in one sentence): A full tank of fuel, coastal roads, a good playlist, and the anticipation of discovering landscapes, bakeries/cafés, and thrift stores as yet unknown to me.

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kathy@hardygirls.org

Kathy Paradis, Director of Programming

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Kathy brings two decades of experience in education, advocacy, and community outreach to her role. With deep roots in Maine’s social services, she has dedicated her career to supporting and empowering others through sexual assault prevention, reproductive healthcare, and youth development. Her journey includes serving as a Family Teacher at Good Will-Hinckley, where she and her husband managed a home for teenage girls, fostering growth and healing.

Kathy lives in Freedom with her husband and their dogs, and is the proud parent of two adult children and one granddaughter. She enjoys gardening, scrolling on TikTok, and finding things to put in her bicycle basket.

Five Questions with KATHY

Favorite book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Woman (dead or alive) to have dinner with: Kamala Harris
Favorite feminist anthem: Cinderella Snapped by Jax
Favorite place to go on a feminist rant: Work and my mom’s pool in The Villages
Perfect day (in one sentence): Wake up early with nowhere to go then whatever I fancy. Maybe a visit from the kids or we’ll take our bikes to Belfast and ride around town. Def a call to my mom, kids, and a yummy lunch.

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destie@hardygirls.org

Destie Hohman Sprague, Executive Director

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Destie has spent her career improving systems for gender equity, especially prevention and response to sexual harassment and violence and feminist advocacy. She is passionate about organizational infrastructure, policies, and practices, and works to make sure that Hardy Girls is a place which reflects anti-oppression and feminist values. She believes Maine should be a place where all people can live free from sexism, racism, and misogyny. Destie lives in Bath with her partner, their teenager, and an enormous cat who will follow you home.

Destie is also the Executive Director of the Maine Women’s Lobby and MWL Education Fund. Together, our organizations are creating an alliance with shared staffing in order to have a greater feminist impact in Maine.

Five Questions with Destie

Favorite book: Books are like kids – I can’t have a favorite
Woman (dead or alive) to have dinner with: Carol Mosely Braun, first woman to wear pants on the floor of the US Senate 
Favorite feminist anthem: (currently) Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan
Favorite place to go on a feminist rant: Definitely work / or in my mom’s kitchen with all her girlfriends
Perfect day (in one sentence): Tea and bagels on the couch with my kid, a bike ride to the farmer’s market, a walk around Bath (our hometown), and a dip at Popham Beach. This is a year-round favorite.