Sarah Curran, Director
Sarah Curran is Director of the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. Curran was appointed by Governor Mills to lead the office in May 2025, following the departure of its first director, Hannah Pingree. As director, Curran leads cross-agency efforts to advance innovative policy solutions that address pressing long-term challenges for Maine, such as climate change, housing, workforce and economic development, and supporting children and older Maine people. She also co-chairs the Maine Climate Council, which leads climate planning for the state. More.
Jackie Farwell, Deputy Director, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs
Jackie Farwell leads GOPIF's strategic communications and public affairs efforts to support its signature policy initiatives. Before joining GOPIF, Jackie served as the director of communications at the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, where she developed and oversaw strategic communications as part of the senior leadership team. More.
Opioid Response
Gordon Smith, Director of Opioid Response
Gordon H. Smith, Esq. was appointed by Governor Janet Mills as Director of Opioid Response in January 2019. He is responsible for coordinating and directing Maine’s response to the opioid crisis, including prescriber education and reduction of opioid prescribing, prevention and treatment of substance use disorder, and harm reduction strategies. More.
