Sue Ely hired as NRCM Senior Director of Advocacy

NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE • October 3, 2026

Sue Ely will soon be joining NRCM as Senior Director of Advocacy, succeeding Pete Didisheim as he begins a well-earned retirement after three decades of leadership for Maine's environment. Ely previously served on NRCM's advocacy team as an attorney and policy expert and has spent the past several years serving as an attorney with the U.S. Department of the Interior. Throughout her career, she's earned a reputation as a thoughtful strategist, skilled lawyer, and collaborative leader who knows how to bring people together to tackle complex challenges.