About Larry Bliss

Active and Interested in the Community

As Director of Career Services and Professional Life Development at USM, Larry has helped hundreds of students and USM graduates find successful jobs and fulfilling careers with local businesses.

• Former High School history teacher and swim coach
• USM Administrator since 1989

Past Community Involvement

• Treasurer, Equal Protection/Portland
• Board Member, South Portland Citizens for Justice
• Board Member, Equality Institute of Maine
• Board Member, The AIDS Project
• Board Member, Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance
• Board Member, My Wonderful Dog
• Chair, South Portland Democratic City Committee
• Treasurer, Cumberland County Democratic Committee
• Chair, 2000 Platform Committee, Democratic Party

Education

• Master's Degree, Urban Public Administration, University of California
• State of California Teaching Credential, University of California
• Bachelor's Degree, History and Political Science, University of California

Personal Life

Larry LIves in South Portland with his partner and their three children: Zev, Francini, and Carlin.