Meet the Team

Heather Chandler, President & Founder: Exposed to a healthy & sustainable lifestyle at a young age, Heather never would’ve believed you then if you told her that some day she might actually like tofu and whole grain bread! Heather has ten years of experience in public relations and marketing—primarily with non-profit organizations—and founded The SunriseGuide in the summer of 2006. She has a BA in Liberal Studies from Mount Ida College and a graduate certificate in non-profit management from the USM Muskie School. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring Maine by bicycle, connecting with greater Portland’s fabulous art scene, gardening and building community in her new hometown of Westbrook.

Sheila Reiser, Special Projects & Publishing Assistant: Sheila discoverd the concept of environmental protection as a middle-schooler through Girl Scouts, and the idea stuck. She spent her adolescent years campaigning for her family to adopt a home recycling program and volunteering for various environmental projects, and went on to earn a degree in Marine and Environmental Sciences. Eventually deciding that what she really wanted to do was play outside, she became an adventure guide and has spent her last four summers mountain biking, cycling, and sea kayaking while sharing her love of the outdoors with others. In her free time, she also enjoys sailing, rock climbing, gardening, cooking, sewing, art, reading, learning, and travel. She lives in Portland (for now) with her two cats and 30 houseplants. Her mom and dad are still active recyclers.