Since Joanne Maher moved to Bainbridge Island in 2007, she has served the island community in a variety of ways. “You can’t just let the community and its culture continue by itself,” she said. “You have to work at it actively.” With a robust portfolio in managing nonprofits, Maher in 2021 became executive director at Island Volunteer Caregivers, where she continues to give back to the community she loves.