Amy Grommes Pulaski
Executive Director
Amy began as our interim director in January 2021 and agreed to serve in a permanent capacity that April. Amy comes to us with extensive experience in non-profit management.
She has in-depth knowledge of supporting small businesses & economic development, through her work managing Portland’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for 10 years. She also helped the Greater Portland Council of Governments launch a grant program to support small businesses in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 in Cumberland County using local and federal resources.
She brings experience in fundraising, grant writing, and volunteer program development. Amy has dedicated her career to solving community problems through creativity and partnerships.
Trained in both engineering and community development, she has the ability to see across disciplines and boundaries to create holistic solutions.
Aerin Young
Event & Volunteer Coordinator
Aerin joined DDW in September of 2025 with a strong commitment to community building and placemaking. After earning her Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver, she returned home to Maine eager to help create spaces that bring people together. Her experience spans event planning, nonprofit development, and local government partnerships, including work with Jefferson County Open Space and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado. Her cross-sector background enables Aerin to blend creativity, community engagement, and thoughtful coordination to strengthen Westbrook’s downtown culture.
At DDW, Aerin focuses on bringing the community together, and supporting events and partnerships that highlight Westbrook’s creativity, character, and sense of place.
