Experience

Green Mountain United Way

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Executive Director of Green Mountain United Way which proudly serves the the Caledonia, Essex, Orange, Orleans and Washington Counties of Vermont. The United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. In addition to overall management of agency, specific areas of focus include: Health- Work to increase the health of all individuals by addressing the social determinants of health, including food insecurity and the effects of poverty, through collective impact projects.Education-Promote a high-quality accessible system of care and education to ensure the success of all children and youth through partnerships with Promise Communities, Flourishing Communities and Building Bright Future Councils. Financial Stability-Support the financial health and well-being of all families with a special focus on working families to help end the cycle of poverty in our communities. Community Caring- Engage individuals and partners in activities which enhance the quality of life in our communities. This includes specific projects in housing, Volunteer Connection, basic needs support and focus on children transitioning into emergence foster care. GMUW Programs:Working Bridges- Working across sectors, we improve business and job stability bringing innovative practices to employers and employees by using the workplace as a platform for human services. Tatum's Totes-In partnership with Tatum's Totes, GMUW coordinates this backpack program supporting children entering emergency foster care in the Barre, Newport, St. Johnsbury DCF district offices and provides support to the Morrisville District. K.E.E.P. Financial Coaching- Financial Coaching is an emerging practice that helps clients learn to set and achieve their financial goals. This train-the-trainer style program gives client facing staff and volunteers skills to help people achieve financial success and long term goals. Volunteer Connection



Green Mountain Transit Agency

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Relations & Municipal Funding Manager

  • Apr 2004 - 2015

  Manage municipal partnerships and public relations for a 3 region service area that resulted in innovative service development, increased investment from municipalities in all regions, and greater public awareness of public transportation service in rural communities. The most notable areas of success include securing the funding and community utilization for new transit services to area health centers, regional commenter services between St. Johnsbury and Montpelier, and downtown mobility through the Montpelier Circulator. • Develop and manage targeted marketing campaigns to promote regional public transportation options and benefit• Project manager and agency representative for municipal special appropriation requests for central and northwest Vermont• Maintain working relationships and contacts regarding local and economic development to secure collaborative opportunities for transportation needs and growth• Develop and manage key partnerships with municipal, private business, human service, and community stakeholders to garner support, use, and growth of public transportation at the local and state level • Work consistently with other urban, rural, and state transportation agencies to ensure cohesive operations and future innovative collaborations for improved service• Work directly with the operations and planning department regarding operational route adjustments, special service needs, planning initiatives, and public information



QRS Healthcare Consulting

• Communications Specialist

  • 2003 - 2004



King Street Center

• Director Of Operations

  • 1999 - 2004



Communicating Healthcare

• Independent Consultant

  • 2000 - 2002



Grubb & Ellis

• Director Of Communications and Data Management

  • 1994 - 1999