MCLU Welcomes Two New Staffers

Twofoot, McCue Join MCLU

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Portland – The Maine Civil Liberties Union has recently hired two new staff members in its Portland office.  Brianna Twofoot is the MCLU’s new field organizer.  Marian McCue has been hired as the new communications specialist.

Brianna Twofoot, a Raymond native, formerly taught in the Mississippi Delta as part of Teach for America, as well as founding a non-profit organization there to promote reproductive health and sexuality education for students.  As field organizer, she will be responsible for the MCLU’s education efforts, overseeing the organization’s work in the schools. She will also be responsible for the MCLU‘s organizing efforts to mobilize its member to address their representatives on important issues.

“We’re very pleased to have someone of Brianna’s energy and ability join our staff, “said MCLU Executive Director Shenna Bellows. “She brings valuable experience as an organizer, and a deep commitment to our issues, including racial equality and reproductive rights.”

The MCLU has also hired Marian McCue as a communications specialist.  McCue is coming to the organization after a long career in journalism, including 16 years as editor of The Forecaster in Falmouth.  Before taking over The Forecaster in 1990, McCue also worked at the American Journal in Westbrook, as well as for media outlets in New York City and Boston.  She will be responsible for media and communications outreach.

“Marian’s long journalism experience will be a great asset to our media efforts,” said Bellows.  “We are fortunate to gain her expertise and her passion for civil rights.”

The Maine Civil Liberties Union, founded in 1968, advocates for civil liberties and civil rights. It is an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union.