The team and program leads. Nobody here is paid yet.
Karen O. Andrei
Founder & Executive Director
Old Orchard Beach
Karen founded Keep Maine Beautiful and serves as its Executive Director. Born in Alabama into an Air Force family, she landed in Brewer at thirteen and has been claiming Maine ever since — fifteen years at AT&T, then twenty-four years at MaineHealth, where she is Director of Business Standardization. She raised her daughter here and built her career here. She retires from MaineHealth in spring 2027 to lead this work full-time. Keep Maine Beautiful is her retirement, and her calling.
Emily Littlefield
Founding Program Manager
Topsham
I wasn't born in Maine, but after visiting often as a kid, I fell in love with it and made it home at 17. Give me salty ocean air, quaint towns, mountain trails, winding back roads, blueberry everything, and I'll be happy. I love that Maine somehow packs rocky coastlines, rolling farmland, cozy downtowns with cobblestone streets, and endless hiking into one incredible state. I'll happily plan my day around a scenic view and my evening around where to get the best meal. And because this state has given me so much, I'm passionate about giving back and helping preserve what makes Maine so special for generations to come.
Justine Walp
Founding Social Media Lead
Formerly Farmington and Portland
My love for Maine began when I attended college at the University of Maine at Farmington back in 2016, and after spending time away after graduation, I eventually found my way back to Portland. While life has again brought me away from Maine, the love and connection I feel for the state has not changed. Maine’s incredibly preserved landscapes, generous and welcoming communities, and natural beauty continue to inspire me. I’m excited to help share in the effort to Keep Maine Beautiful.
Judy Curry
Founding Photographer
Knox
Maine has been my home since I was a young child. I’ve lived in both Belfast and Portland and have spent years exploring the state from end to end, from busy city streets to quiet back roads. Photography has been a lifelong passion, and I’m drawn to both the urban and rural sides of Maine: working harbors, Katahdin in its fall colors, wildlife, and the farm country in between. Over the years, I’ve built a large collection of images that capture the beauty and variety of this remarkable place. I’ve always taken photos for my own enjoyment and to share with family and friends. As the founding photographer for Keep Maine Beautiful, I’m proud to share that collection more widely, and to help show why these places are worth caring for and protecting.
