Katie Shorey

Katie Shorey is the Director of Engagement at Live + Work in Maine (LWM) and a proud boomerang to the state. She returned to Maine after gaining experience in the political, nonprofit, and consulting sectors in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. Prior to joining LWM, Katie served as the Business and Community Liaison for People’s United Bank and later worked at WEX on the New Business Ventures team.

Katie is deeply involved in economic development efforts that support innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent attraction. She served as president of Startup Maine from 2018–2025, helping strengthen and elevate Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. She is also a board member of the Portland Community Chamber and Junior Achievement of Maine.

Her contributions have been recognized with multiple honors, including Mainebiz’s NEXT List (2020), PROPEL’s Maine Ambassador of the Year (2021), Mainebiz 40 Under 40 (2023), and Outstanding Women in Business (2025).

Katie’s recent speaking engagements include delivering the commencement address at Central Maine Community College and giving a featured talk at the RoleCall Talent Attraction Summit, where she spoke on how cultivating entrepreneurial ecosystems drives talent retention and attraction.

She is a graduate of St. Lawrence University and Fryeburg Academy.