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Updated: 16 min ago / 40 Under 40 Honorees of 2024

40 Under 40: Joann Bautista serves Maine as deputy secretary of state, policy advisor

Photo / Tim Greenway Joann Bautista is deputy secretary of state and a policy advisor with theMaine Department of the Secretary of State.
Joann Bautista, 36 Deputy secretary of state, policy advisor, Maine Department of the Secretary of State Read about all the 40 Under 40 honorees and a special event to recognize them.
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Significant professional accomplishment: Becoming the first Latina in the history of our state to be appointed deputy secretary. It’s an honor but also a big responsibility to ensure I’m not the last.

Current state of mind: Trying every day — especially in these times — to find moments of optimism and hope.

Passion project: Supporting women’s sports

‘Lightbulb’ moment: The one that set me on my current path happened in the summer of 2018 and was the result of personal things I was experiencing at the time as well as current events happening in our country. I questioned what I was doing with my life and made the scary decision to abandon the path I was on at the time and pivot. Thankfully, it’s worked out so far.

Audacious goal: Win the lottery so I can give my mom everything she’s ever wanted and spend my time traveling and volunteering.

Favorite quote: The Golden Rule

Influential book: The last book I’ve kept thinking about is “Pachinko,” by Min Jin Lee. I think it’s because I could see my own family’s story (I’m first-generation Mexican-American) through the characters in the book.

Favorite TV shows: Anything on Bravo — “Summer House,” “Below Deck” and any of the “Real Housewives” series

Best way to recharge: By going out to dinner, spending time by the ocean, taking a spin class, reading or spending time with friends.

At age 60: Hopefully, living in a world where more people who look like me are in positions of influence and authority.

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