Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance names new facilitative director

The Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance, which serves Piscataquis and Penobscot counties, recently announced that Amanda Cost has been selected as the organization’s new facilitative director.

Cost has worked in the movement to end domestic violence for 17 years, demonstrating a deep commitment to and passion for the movement and the Alliance’s mission. In her current role as community relations manager at the Alliance, Cost has been an effective spokesperson, external advocate and program manager. She has been a leader within the organization, the region and the state, with a strong record of collaborating with community partners.

In applying for the role, Cost said, “My interest in this position stems from my passion to create a world for future generations where equality is the expectation and not the exception. The Alliance is a place where I believe I can make an impact in helping individuals and communities gain a greater understanding about the long lasting, destructive and devastating impact abuse of power has on each of us and the work that needs to be done to change it.”

Domestic abuse and violence affects all in some way during a lifetime. The Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance’s 24-hour hotline (1-800-863-9909) is available to anyone affected by domestic abuse to talk about their situation and explore their options.