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Mindy Germain
May 9, 2017
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- 2017 Women of Distinction
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Mindy Germain’s passion for protecting the environment and serving others has helped transform the Port Washington community for the better.
Ms. Germain’s desire to give back to the community began when, while out walking her infant daughter, she saw a group of volunteers picking up litter. Inspired by their devotion to their hometown, she joined the group, Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington, and became its Executive Director. Over the last 10 years, Ms. Germain has tirelessly engineered community cleanups, beautification projects, downtown revitalization efforts and family events that bring people together with their neighbors. She has also collaborated with the Port Washington School District to help thousands of students learn about the importance of protecting our environment and ecosystem.
Ms. Germain is a leader in protecting Long Island’s drinking water. She has led the Western Nassau County Aquifer Committee and played a key role in delivering the first comprehensive groundwater study for Long Island in decades. The study will provide local municipalities with modern data to help prevent contamination and address threats to Long Island’s drinking water. As Port Washington Water District Commissioner, she has worked to enhance conservation efforts, increase public transparency and save taxpayer dollars through collaboration with other providers.
A graduate of Syracuse University, Ms. Germain is also a member of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, the Long Island Water Conference and the Nassau-Suffolk Water Commissioners Association.
In recognition of her many and continued contributions to her community, Ms. Germain has been named a Woman of Distinction by the Nassau County Legislature, is a member of the Town of North Hempstead’s Women’s Roll of Honor, and was honored by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce for outstanding service to the Port Washington business community.
Ms. Germain and her husband, Victor, reside in Port Washington and are the proud parents of three children, Sophie, Gabriel and Harry.
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