Our Expertise

Public Relations

Social Media

Video Production

Media Pitching
​& Monitoring

Advertising Content
​& Placement

Speechwriting, Op-Ed Drafting, & Messaging

Email Marketing

Internal &
​Crisis Communications

Public Affairs
Amplify Maine Consulting is a LGBTQ-owned strategic communications firm that specializes in marketing and public relations.

We understand what it takes to have a compelling message and for that message to be seen and heard across multiple platforms. ​Helping organizations amplify their brand, empower involvement, and increase public awareness of their mission is at the core of this firm. ​
Justin Chenette is the Founder & Principal Consultant. He started Amplify Maine Consulting in 2013.

With experiences spanning journalism, marketing, government, and nonprofit leadership, Justin is an experienced strategic communicator who drives impact by defining brand, refining message, and amplifying engagement. He is a storyteller by nature and a marketer by trade.

Currently at Sweetser, Justin develops and implements external communication strategies to advance the nonprofit’s reputation and to broaden the impact of programs through multimedia storytelling, advertising, branding, and messaging across all platforms. He leads a team responsible for meeting the long-term development needs of the organization including donor engagement, corporate sponsorships, grants, and event planning. Justin also oversees all internal communications to the over 500+ staff across the state, serves as the primary contact for all media requests, and helps coordinate government affairs and community engagement initiatives.

He has worked at every level of government with roles in municipal, county, state, and federal institutions. Justin is a former 4-term lawmaker having served as both a Senator and Representative for 8 years, served on the State Board of Education, and interned at both city hall and a congressional office. He currently serves as a York County Commissioner and a state appointee on Maine’s Right to Know Advisory Committee.

Justin has been recognized nationally by The Advocate magazine on their list of the 40 Under 40 most accomplished leaders and recognized within the state making Mainebiz's list of 40 Under 40 next generation of state leaders. Two U.S. Presidents have honored his community work as the recipient of the Volunteer Service Award; by President Bush & by President Obama. 

Justin graduated from Vermont State University (formerly Lyndon State College) with a B.S. in Broadcast News. He went on to earn a Post-Baccalaureate Degree in Public Administration from the University of Maine at Augusta and an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

Justin is also a published author, having written the children’s book, ‘The Great Whoopie Pie Debate: A Kids’ Guide to the Maine Legislature’ and has been a newspaper columnist for well over a decade. ​​He lives in Saco with his husband and their two cats Precious & Mr. Biscuits.​

Mainebiz names Justin Chenette to their 40 Under 40 list

​Deeply appreciate being honored on Mainebiz’s 40 Under 40 list amongst so many dedicated and passionate leaders across our state. It’s a nice moment of reflection of all the amazing purpose-driven adventures throughout my life.
"I'm ready to work for you, your organization, your campaign, your company, to amplify your brand to unlock maximum potential and elevate the awareness in your target audience."
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- Justin Chenette
Founder & Principal Consultant
​Amplify Maine Consulting