Andy Barker Email & Phone Number

Vermont, United States

Burlington, Vermont, United States

I led a team of educators to create, pilot and implement an immersive semester program for Burlington High School students that uses the ‘city as classroom,’ exploring themes of equity, sustainability and community. My role included fundraising, strategic direction, partnership development, faculty leadership and teaching. I learned as much from the nine amazing, diverse cohorts of BHS students during my tenure as they learned from me.

Burlington, Vermont Area

I worked cross-functionally on a wide range of projects to bring the Company’s core values to life, especially in the areas of fair trade and Non-GMO sourcing, food policy, LGBT rights, equity and democracy.- Co-created Ben & Jerry's global Social Mission Strategy with internal and external stakeholders- Co-chaired National Non-GMO Working Group and Northeast Dairy Project, representing Ben & Jerry's in collaborative food industry efforts to rebuild robust Non-GMO supply chains in major… Show more I worked cross-functionally on a wide range of projects to bring the Company’s core values to life, especially in the areas of fair trade and Non-GMO sourcing, food policy, LGBT rights, equity and democracy.- Co-created Ben & Jerry's global Social Mission Strategy with internal and external stakeholders- Co-chaired National Non-GMO Working Group and Northeast Dairy Project, representing Ben & Jerry's in collaborative food industry efforts to rebuild robust Non-GMO supply chains in major U.S. commodities.- Co-led Purpose team in South Burlington corporate office- Developed major advocacy campaigns and partnerships in support of campaign finance reform (U.S.), marriage equality (Ireland), dairy cow welfare (E.U.), and voting rights (U.S.)- Gave strategic input to sourcing team on fair trade producer programs- Developed custom social impact metrics for all aspects of Ben & Jerry's business Show less

New England Independent Schools

I taught high school Humanities, History, and upper-level Math, and led student groups in numerous other activities in traditional and non-traditional settings. - At the Maine Coast Semester, an immersive, place-based program in Wiscasset, Maine, I taught American and Environmental History and led students in hands-on farm and woodlot projects and saltwater canoe expeditions.- At the Gailer School, I taught integrated Humanities, Algebra, and Calculus and coordinated the Arts, Fitness… Show more I taught high school Humanities, History, and upper-level Math, and led student groups in numerous other activities in traditional and non-traditional settings. - At the Maine Coast Semester, an immersive, place-based program in Wiscasset, Maine, I taught American and Environmental History and led students in hands-on farm and woodlot projects and saltwater canoe expeditions.- At the Gailer School, I taught integrated Humanities, Algebra, and Calculus and coordinated the Arts, Fitness, and Activities program. Show less

M.A., American History (United States)

A.B., American Studies

Activities and Societies: Morehead Scholar