Caroline Paras is a Portland-based writer and professor who brings a unique blend of academic expertise and real-world experience to her work in Maine’s tourism and food industries. With a bachelor’s degree from UC-San Diego in Political Science and Communication, and a master’s in American and New England Studies from the University of Southern Maine, Caroline has had a distinguished career in economic and community planning. Most recently, she has focused on expanding Maine’s local food market through innovative agritourism and aquatourism initiatives. Caroline’s work seeks to elevate Maine’s farms and fisheries, engaging visitors through transformative experiences that foster loyalty to local products.