AUBURN— Commissioner Mary Mayhew will be the featured guest speaker at LA Rotary Thursday, Jan. 26, at Rolandeau’s Restaurant, 775 Washington St. North.

Mayhew was appointed to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services in 2011 by Gov. Paul LePage. She provides leadership, guidance and policy direction to the largest agency in state government, which has approximately 3,000 employees and accounts for more than a third of the state budget.

Commissioner Mayhew’s leadership has focused on reforming the state’s welfare programs to encourage self-sufficiency and long-term employment, establishing effective prioritization and financial management practices, halting more than a decade of multi-million dollar budget shortfalls and strengthening support for at-risk families.

The public is invited to attend. Reservation are not required.

FMI:207-753-9040, monica.millhime@maine.gov.