Rebecca Hatfield was introduced to me by another Maine Women’s Project impact maker. Not only does her grace and talent make her an ideal fit for this project, but her expertise in housing intersects with the enormous crisis that many Mainers are facing right now from the devastating storms we’ve just had. Rebecca is the President and CEO of Avesta Housing, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing in Northern New England. Like so many other states, affordable housing is one of the biggest issues facing our residents. With brilliance and compassion, Rebecca leads an organization that provides shelter to thousands of New Englanders. Here she is in her own words.