Casey T. gilbert

My expertise as a Coach, Facilitator and Advisor is enhanced by my own professional experience as a team member and leader within many non-profits organizations and for-profit businesses:

Founder and President  |  PowerWith Consulting

Executive Director  |  Portland Downtown

Executive Director  |  Melbourne Main Street

General Manager | Sea View Motel + Gilbert Apartments

Executive Director | Lakes Region Rental Association

I have always prioritized being of service. In addition to the myriad volunteer positions I’ve had, I have also officially served on many boards:

Community Foundation for Brevard
Grant Review Team (2022)

Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce
Co-Chair, Nonprofit Council (2020-2022)

State of Maine – Department of Transportation
Public Transit Advisory Council (2019-2020)

Greater Portland Council of Governments
PACTS Transit Committee (2019-2020)

Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, Portland Chamber Board (2015-2020)

Visit Portland
Board of Directors (2015-2020)

International Downtown Association
Top Issues Council | Authenticity of Place (2015-2016)

I’m a lifelong learner, both in formalized higher education and through continuing education in certification programs and independent trainings:

FORMAL EDUCATION
One Spirit Learning Alliance (2022)
Ordained Interfaith/Interspiritual Minister

University of Southern Maine (2020)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy - Educational Leadership and Policy Concentration

Carnegie Mellon University (2008)
Master of Science (M.S.) in Public Policy and Management

University of Vermont (2002)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Community Development and Applied Economics

CERTIFICATIONS
Edyth Bush Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins College (2012)
Certificate in Leadership Practice
Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Certificate in Volunteer Management

International City and County Management Association (IDMA)
Emerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP)
Certificate in Essential Management Skills (2023)

University of North Carolina - Charlotte (2023)
Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Certificate from UNC-Charlotte

ADDITIONAL TRAININGS 
National Main Street Center
Main Street 101 Training (4 day)

Bringing Mindful Speech to Life
Nonviolent Communication (21 hour workshop)

Some of my proudest moments

Under my leadership, Portland Downtown was awarded + recognized as a Psychologically Healthy Workplace by the Maine Psychological Association.

I was awarded a Portland City Council Proclamation for demonstrating exceptional commitment to Downtown Portland’s vitality and growth, as well as the experience of its many visitors and stakeholders.

I am also very proud to have been published a few times.

Learning the Ropes: A Case Study of the Onboarding Process for Newly Elected City Councilors (2020 - PhD Dissertation)

Maintaining Authenticity of Place (2016) - International Downtown Association Top Issues Council: Executive Summary or you can view the whole report here.

Some of what you can expect from me:

  • I love to be of service: First and foremost, I live to serve. Helping others gives me meaning and purpose.

  • I live and act with integrity: I do what I say I’m going to do. I keep promises. 

  • I bring positivity + professionalism: I tend to look on the bright side, while being grounded in the here and now. 

  • I ask good questions: Curiosity is an artform I love to practice - it’s one of my superpowers.

  • I listen fully: I listen with my ears, my mind, and my heart. 

  • I prioritize equality and belonging: I believe that every human being is holy and sacred.