Experience

Southeastern Vermont Community Action, Inc. (SEVCA)

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Economic Development Director

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  The mission of SEVCA is "to empower and partner with individuals and communities to alleviate the hardships of poverty, provide opportunities to thrive, and eliminate root causes of poverty in southeastern Vermont." By addressing people's immediate needs to help stabilize their lives in the short term, and provide further tools to help them achieve greater financial independence in the longer term. The mission of SEVCA is "to empower and partner with individuals and communities to alleviate the hardships of poverty, provide opportunities to thrive, and eliminate root causes of poverty in southeastern Vermont." By addressing people's immediate needs to help stabilize their lives in the short term, and provide further tools to help them achieve greater financial independence in the longer term.



Four Farmers Herbalist Collective

• Founding Partner

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  • Co-Founder in a Community Supported Apothecary offering seasonal shares of farm raised value added herbal products and free onsite classes • Co-Founder in a Community Supported Apothecary offering seasonal shares of farm raised value added herbal products and free onsite classes



Anjali Farm llc

• Farmer & Property Manager

  • Feb 2001 - Present

  • Coordinated data collection, labor, crop management and direct sales of all farming operations • Introduced vibrant Farm to School, agritourism, and culinary programs on farm and in schools • Developed 30 kW solar array providing clean energy production for farm and apartments • Continue online and marketplace presence to foster brand and support cooperative herbal CSA • Property management of the owner occupied 4,000 square foot triplex • Coordinated data collection, labor, crop management and direct sales of all farming operations • Introduced vibrant Farm to School, agritourism, and culinary programs on farm and in schools • Developed 30 kW solar array providing clean energy production for farm and apartments • Continue online and marketplace presence to foster brand and support cooperative herbal CSA • Property management of the owner occupied 4,000 square foot triplex



Canal Street Art Gallery

• Business Director & Founding Partner

  • Apr 2017 - Jul 2022

  • Mission driven business founded by three artists to make space for Art in Southern Vermont • Representing 22 local artists, curating 9 exhibits annually including Group and Solo shows • Directing communication, advertising, marketing and special events • Fiduciary responsibility including, but not limited to, AP/AR, annual budgets and grant work •Fulfilling the Historic Exner Block’s original restoration (1999 HUD Grant) mission to provide affordable spaces for art and artists contributing to the creative economy of southern Vermont Show less



The Woodstone Company

• Real Estate

• Director Market Development

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Worked specifically with architects, engineers and design-build firms on preservation, restoration and new construction projects within historic districts and Landmark properties • Developed greater market presence and increased sales in the Northeast: New York City, Boston, Providence, Fairfield County, CT and rural New England • Attended regional traditional building shows, AIA events and collaborated with ICAA for greater awareness of Woodstone's award winning, true-divided-light (TDL) windows and doors Show less



Londonderry Planning Commision

• Town Officer, Board Secretary

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

  • Secretary - recorded all meetings, drafted legal Agendas and Minutes • Accomplished new 2017 Town Plan, Town Office renovation project, Irene-FEMA buyout property plan, began Town Zoning By-law update • Secretary - recorded all meetings, drafted legal Agendas and Minutes • Accomplished new 2017 Town Plan, Town Office renovation project, Irene-FEMA buyout property plan, began Town Zoning By-law update



Town of Rockingham

• United States

• Economic Development Director

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

  • Administered the $1 million Revolving Loan Fund and Town Tax Stabilization program for large employers, building improvement and start-ups with local businesses and private home owners • Worked with local business owners and non-profits to help with their intended growth and success • Facilitated town-wide communication with local and State government for development capacity • Chaired the application process for Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development’s Village Center Designation Program (VCD) resulting in the accepted VCD for Saxton’s River, and the renewal of the VCD for historic downtown Bellows Falls • Executed important restoration and maintenance for the Rockingham Meeting House National Landmark, including approved glazing, painting, sill, and Carriage House foundation work • Attended Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) monthly BOD meetings • Hosted Congressman Peter Welch and Lt. Governor David Zuckerman on Historic Tax Credit tour Show less



Bellows Falls Area Development Corporation

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

  •Executive Director and grant administrator for BFADC •Instrumental in acquiring and managing the $200,000 EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant for the Robertson Paper Mill $1.2 million remediation and development project •Steering Committee member for $400,000 USDA Rural Development Grant (Southern Vermont Economic Project & Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation) •Executive Director and grant administrator for BFADC •Instrumental in acquiring and managing the $200,000 EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant for the Robertson Paper Mill $1.2 million remediation and development project •Steering Committee member for $400,000 USDA Rural Development Grant (Southern Vermont Economic Project & Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation)



Bowen's Wharf Company

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

  •Evaluated staff roles, created job descriptions company-wide based in human capital•Established Company Departments and redesigned senior management structure of company•Created and administered Founding Presidents’ four-year succession plan•Developed first employee-based search committee and led hiring process for new Asset Manager

• • Apr 2007 - Mar 2017

  •The first New England historic commercial waterfront preservation, with full public water access•45 Commercial tenant market-place, including 5 restaurants and 2 multi-vessel marinas•Influenced marketing, with increased branding; original design of BW Co. logo and tag line•Attended and contributed to annual BOD meetings (Currently on the BWCo. Board)



Vermont Farmers' Market Association

• Founding Board Member

  • 2006 - 2008

  • Worked with State Legislature and the Agency of Agriculture to create a law for legal road signs and the accepted definition of a Vermont Farmers’ Market (Act 109). • The first Farmers' Market Coordinator for NOFA-VT administering the State-wide Mini Grant program for participating VFMA members and developed Farm Fresh with the Chef live events • Worked with State Legislature and the Agency of Agriculture to create a law for legal road signs and the accepted definition of a Vermont Farmers’ Market (Act 109). • The first Farmers' Market Coordinator for NOFA-VT administering the State-wide Mini Grant program for participating VFMA members and developed Farm Fresh with the Chef live events