Leading Women’s Luncheon: Patricia Quinn

The Leading Women’s Luncheon series is organized quarterly by Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Anthem. Each event in the series features a woman who has achieved great success in her field as the speaker. Though the series focuses on women’s experiences and challenges in pursuing successful careers, men and women are equally welcome to attend the event.

Patricia Quinn is a native of Connecticut and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration/Marketing. She joined the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority in October 2000 to promote the inauguration of the Downeaster and was officially appointed Executive Director of NNEPRA in September 2005. Since that time, an additional round-trip has been added, service has expanded 30 miles to Freeport and Brunswick, and Downeaster ridership and revenue have more than doubled — all while maintaining one of the highest passenger service rankings in the nation.

Patricia is involved in regional and national passenger rail initiatives through her involvement with the States for Passenger Rail Coalition, the AASHTO Standing Committee on Rail Transportation, the Northeast Corridor Commission and the National Cooperative Rail Research Program. Locally, Patricia serves on the Board of Directors of the Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Maine Development Foundation and is a volunteer presenter for Operation Lifesaver.

Patricia received the Amtrak President’s Service and Safety Award for State Partners in 2007, was recognized as one of “Maine’s Most Intriguing People” by Portland Magazine in 2009, a “Woman to Watch” by Maine Biz in August 2011 and “Non-Profit Business Leader of the Year” by Maine Biz in March 2014.

Registration costs $20 for Mid-Maine Chamber members until October 24 or $25 for general admission. This fee covers admission and the luncheon buffet. Space is limited, so pre-registration is preferred.