Maine's Newest National Monument: Giovanna Gray Lockhart Fights for Frances Perkins

Radio Maine with Dr. Lisa Belisle

Giovanna Gray Lockhart is the Executive Director of the Frances Perkins Center in Newcastle, Maine. Passionate about gender equity and the intersection of policy, politics, and media, much of Giovanna’s career has been in the political arena, including four years working for New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. In her latest role, Giovanna serves as an enthusiastic advocate for Frances Perkins, the first female U.S. Cabinet member whose saltwater farm was recently designated one of only two National Monuments in Maine. This is a fitting tribute to Frances Perkins’ transformative role and her enduring legacy in social reform, including the establishment of Social Security. As a National Monument, Frances Perkins’ former homestead celebrates Maine’s rich heritage of women leaders, and serves to remind us of both the importance of inclusive narratives in historic preservation, and the power of community-driven change. Join our conversation with Giovanna Gray Lockhart today on Radio Maine.