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As the largest health care system in the state, AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ plays a vital role as a health care provider and employer in Maine. Serving 11 Maine counties along with Carroll County, New Hampshire and with more than 22,000 employees across 12 organizations, AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ is deeply committed to the health and prosperity of the communities we serve.

With one of the oldest and poorest state populations in the country, Maine faces significant challenges in maintaining a healthy population. Our focus on quality, safety, accessibility, cost of care and community health guides our efforts to deliver exceptional care to our patients and improve the health status of our communities.

Taking a leadership role in public policy

Operating at the intersection of health, business, education, not-for-profit and public spheres, we feel a responsibility to advocate for policies that best promote the health of the people of Maine. AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ believes taking a leadership role in public policy is a critical element of working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.

Relationship built on trust and expertise

Our government relations team works with elected officials to build a relationship based on trust and expertise.

We help legislators, patients and communities to have a clear understanding of AOAÌåÓýƽ̨, our mission and the full spectrum of services we provide. By leveraging our credibility, accountability and honesty, we are able to help shape public policy that will keep our communities healthy in the 21st century.

Government Relations Leadership at AOAÌåÓýƽ̨

Katie Fullam Harris

Chief Government Affairs Officer

Katie Fullam Harris serves as Chief Government Affairs Officer for AOAÌåÓýƽ̨, Maine’s largest health care system. She works with policymakers and employers to shape and respond to public policy and market changes, and she leads efforts to develop new system initiatives that support AOAÌåÓýƽ̨’s accountable care goals. Prior to joining AOAÌåÓýƽ̨, Katie was the Director of Government Relations for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine.  She has also served as a program director for the Maine Development Foundation and as Assistant to the Commissioner for the Maine Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.

A native of Maine, Katie has an MS in Health Care Policy and Management from the Muskie School at the University of Southern Maine, and a BA from Columbia University.  She is an active triathlete and runner, and she and her husband live in Cumberland with their 2 dogs.

110 Free Street
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-661-7542 | Email

Sarah Calder

Director, Government Affairs

Sarah Calder is the Director of Government Affairs for AOAÌåÓýƽ̨. In her role, Sarah advocates with the Maine Legislature to support policies that further AOAÌåÓýƽ̨’s mission of “working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.â€� Before joining AOAÌåÓýƽ̨, Sarah was the Director of Government Relations for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA), where she led the association’s local government advocacy outreach. Prior to joining the IHA, Sarah worked on Capitol Hill. Sarah received bachelor’s degrees in both political science and religious studies from Arizona State University. 

110 Free Street
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-661-7575 | Email