Staff Team
Noah Bragg is a Co-Executive Director, Theater Facilitator, and Creative Ensemble member at Maine Inside Out.
Noah is dedicated to building a culture that thrives in connection, dignity, and accountability. He believes strong relationships are fundamental to thriving and safe communities, and is passionate about supporting the artistry, leadership, and deep bonds of the MIO community.
Noah first learned about MIO in 2016 when he attended a community open mic. He began volunteering with MIO as a theater facilitator and joined the staff team in 2017. Noah has facilitated theater projects inside prisons, schools, and community settings.
Noah holds a B.A. in English & Theater and Latin American Studies from Bowdoin College and is an alumni of the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. He is trained in group facilitation and Nonviolent Communication.
Beyond MIO, Noah is a volunteer facilitator with the Jericho Circle Project and the Mankind Project and is the Board Chair at Empathy for Everyone.
Noah lives in Scarborough with his wife. He loves to cook, volunteer at a local farm, tell stories, and build community with family and friends.
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Molly Gallagher Burk is the Philanthropy Lead at Maine Inside Out. She leads our collective efforts to engage donors, foundations, and businesses in supporting the organization’s mission in order to sustain and grow our impact.
Molly is passionate about mobilizing funders to support work led by communities most impacted by injustice. She is grateful to be part of the MIO community, using theater to raise up the voices of system-impacted people, and moving us all toward a more just and supportive future.
Prior to joining Maine Inside Out in 2023, she held development positions with 317 Main Community Music Center, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, and Bowdoin College. She earned an MBA from Antioch University New England and a BS in Communications from Boston University.
Molly lives in Portland with her partner and two kids. She loves music, dance, being active outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
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Joseph Jackson is a Co-Executive Director at Maine Inside Out.
Joseph is a prominent advocate for prisoners' rights and community empowerment in Maine. As the Co-Executive Director at Maine Inside Out, he works closely with marginalized communities. Additionally, he serves as the Executive Director of the Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition, where he engages in direct advocacy with the Maine Department of Corrections on behalf of prisoners and their families.
Mr. Jackson has a compelling personal story; he was convicted of manslaughter in 1995 and spent nineteen years in the Maine Department of Corrections. During his incarceration, he committed himself to education and personal development, completing various programs, and earning both an Associate and Bachelor's degree with summa cum laude honors from the University of Southern Maine. Notably, he became the first prisoner in Maine to be selected for the graduate program at Stonecoast while still incarcerated, ultimately earning his Master’s Degree.
His contributions extend beyond education into the arts, with his poetry published in various journals and featured in significant events. His master’s thesis, "Black In Maine," was released in 2016, further showcasing his commitment to social justice and advocacy.
Through his work and personal journey, Joseph Jackson exemplifies resilience and dedication to transforming the lives of individuals impacted by the criminal justice system.
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Tyler Jackson is a Theater Project Facilitator and a member of the Creative Ensemble for Maine Inside Out. Tyler works on theater projects based in Lewiston and has been helping develop the Lewiston site.
“My connection with Maine Inside Out begins with my friends in the community that were impacted by the juvenile justice system, and by the horrific conditions of the city that we lived in at the time.
My passion for the work drives me to do better to create a world where my kids can grow up and where their friends aren’t being judged for the color of their skin or who they identify as.”
Tyler is a father of 3 and he is also a DJ/PRODUCER known as GRITZ_DUBZ in his free time.
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Chiara Liberatore is a Co-Founder, Co-Executive Director and Lead Project Facilitator and member of the Creative Ensemble at Maine Inside Out.
Prior to MIO, she worked in numerous settings using original theater for social change. She started as a volunteer for the Prison Creative Arts Project at the University of Michigan, co-facilitating ongoing theater workshops in multiple adult prisons in Michigan. She continued on as program staff at Music Theater Workshop (now Story Catcher's Theater) in Chicago, working both with incarcerated youth inside the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center and with youth in neighborhoods directly impacted by the Prison Industrial Complex. Chiara is committed to practicing the values and pedagogy learned through her deep study of the work of Paolo Friere and Augusto Boal and Theater of the Oppressed technique. Chiara holds a B.A. in Psychology and English Literature from The University of Michigan and a completed internship at the Theater of the Oppressed Laboratory in New York City.
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Morgan Millett is the Finance and Administration Manager at Maine Inside Out.
Morgan is a creative and inquisitive individual, always seeking opportunities to connect with others and share experiences that foster growth and optimism. Her passion for personal and professional development is evident in her continuous pursuit of knowledge and her dedication to building meaningful relationships.
Before joining Maine Inside Out in 2021, Morgan laid a strong educational foundation for her career. She earned an Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Central Maine Community College, which equipped her with essential business skills and knowledge. Driven by her desire to expand her expertise, she continued her education at Purdue Global University, where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. This advanced degree further honed her business acumen and prepared her for the challenges and responsibilities of her role at Maine Inside Out.
While Morgan is deeply committed to her professional endeavors, she also cherishes her roles as a mother and wife. These personal roles bring her immense joy and fulfillment, and she navigates the demands of both her personal and professional life with grace and dedication.
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Stacy Perez is a Project Coordinator, Theater Facilitator and a Creative Ensemble member at Maine Inside Out. Stacy joined Maine Inside Out in 2016 as a support for her oldest son Donkell and the youth in her community.
At Maine Inside Out, Stacy has supported and advocated alongside many members of our community to navigate system involvement, reintegration after incarceration, crisis and meet basic needs. She has facilitated theater projects inside Long Creek Youth Development Center and Mountain View Correctional Facility as well as at King Middle School and in community settings. She has also worked with youth to advocate and testify for legislative and policy change.
Beyond MIO, Stacy has worked with parents navigating family reunification through Child Protective Services volunteering as an advocate in Parent Partner Programing in Maine. She also has experience as a community support worker providing access to housing resources, schooling, food and clothing assistance, dental care, and job opportunities for seasonal farm workers. Stacy has worked as a group facilitator and a support worker for displaced families of domestic violence in North Carolina and Maine.
Stacy enjoys choreographed dancing with her kids, singing to her grandchildren, theatre, art, cooking, skating, spending time with her friends and family, and hanging with the MIO family.
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