Emerge Vermont recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office.- Develop training opportunities relevant to Vermont to build grassroots success- Build and maintain relationships with legislators, statewide officials, PACs, interest groups, donors, Congressional delegation- Set annual budget, revenue targets, and fundraising plan- Expand public awareness through strong social media, press releases, op-eds- Organize, direct, and support Cabinet members and volunteers

- Review, approve, revise, draft municipal ordinances and policies- Provide oversight and fiduciary responsibility for municipal finances - Provide constituent services

Since 1984, CCTV Center for Media & Democracy has been working to improve the civic and media literacy of the next generation by providing coverage of public meetings, election forums, and results produced by Town Meeting TV, and connecting people to our local history through our archives.- Provide board-level oversight, budgetary and fundraising guidance, strategic planning- Provide leadership and guidance through organizational change - Initiate organization-wide equity assessment

Provide board-level guidance regarding county-wide transportation and zoning planning and implementationIncorporate equity and increased public participation in the planning process

Strengthen Agency partnerships throughout Vermont by making connections and providing technical or marketing assistanceEstablish new partnerships and ways the Agency can work with communities to improve vibrancy and resiliency

Oversee and manage implementation of state recruitment and relocation program with partner organizations statewideDevelop, implement, and manage economic recovery grant programs for municipalities experiencing economic harmOversee and implement content generation, strategic direction, and back end maintenance of ThinkVermont.comManage the development and implementation of new functionalities and stand-alone websites associated with ThinkVermont.comDevelop and implement ThinkVermont digital marketing and other collateral Plan and implement events statewide in support of recruitment and business support under the ThinkVermont programRepresent the State of Vermont and the ThinkVermont program publicly at events and speaking engagements, and with outside organizations and partnersWork with Agency departments, other agencies, and outside partners on events, marketing initiatives, social media, and other opportunities for business and community developmentSupport Agency leadership on legislative and policy initiatives including researching and writing policy papers and reports, convening groups and establishing partnerships, and liaising with legislators, policymakers, and leadersProvide support for Agency and State leadership on statewide initiatives

Work with representatives from multiple cities and towns in Vermont to provide board level governance and oversight for the LeagueChair, Racial Equity Subcommittee Member of executive director search committee Advocate for the League and for municipal government at the local and legislative level as needed

Reelected unanimously by board to second term (2020)Chair of the selectboard for Vermont’s second largest municipality (~22K)Lead team of elected officials in policy development and implementation, budget oversight, and operational direction of the Town of Essex to ensure the highest level of services for residentsCollaborate with counterpart board in the Village of Essex Junction on mutual initiativesProvide leadership and strategy for proposed merger of Town and VillageRegularly interact with constituents to solve problems and celebrate achievementsCommunicate with legislative delegation on issues of importance to EssexRepresent the Board in the media and at eventsConduct annual performance evaluation of town managerServe as Essex representative for Chittenden Country Regional Planning Commission

Review and approve municipal ordinances, policies, and financesRevise existing and draft new policies and ordinancesMaintain and improve government transparency at the local levelInteract with constituents Preparation for Annual MeetingRepresent Essex at area organizationsCampaigning for election

Provide board level decision making for station business operations and budgetary guidance for sound financial managementRepresent the channel publicly with residents, local elected bodies, and at the legislature, providing input and testimony on PEG- and access-related issuesTake part in programming, serving as host or panel participantAssist in strategic planning and developing fundraising strategy

Review and approval of municipal ordinances, policies, and financesRevising existing and drafting new policies and ordinancesMaintaining and improving government transparency at the local levelPreparation for Annual MeetingRepresenting Essex Junction at area organizationsCampaigning for election

Provide executive level support for the Chancellor and the Office of the ChancellorServe as Secretary and key support person to the VSC Board of TrusteesProvide support for the activities of the Chief Academic Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, and system Academic DeansManage the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Chancellor

Provide administrative support to Chief Academic Officer, Chancellor and IT ServicesAdminister and maintain Vermont Dual Enrollment Program and faculty merit pay systemMaintain several VSC-related websitesResearch, design and produce marketing materialsOrganize and supervise large meetings and faculty conferences

Planned annual professional development conference for women working in Vermont higher education

Participant in community-based effort to analyze current voting methodsConducted research, participated in community forumsAdvocate for proposed new voting solutions

Organizer of VT's first junior roller derby team for girlsReferee on skates and Non-Skating OfficialFormer WFTDA representativeMember of organizing team for WFTDA Northeast Regional Championship TournamentOrganizing, building & maintenance of SharePoint league communications portalFormer player on Black Ice Brawlers, GMRD’s B-teamStrategic Planning Committee member

Working with Village Board of Trustees and community volunteers to increase voter turnout at annual Village Meeting.

Oversee multiple fundraising events of various complexity and solicit donations and bequestsEvaluate funding requests for large expenditures and make disbursementsAdminister existing endowment, investments and large donationsWrote and implemented development plan to build library’s endowment

Worked with resident volunteers to establish a farmers’ market in the Railroad Avenue areaLiaised with Village government regarding zoning requirements for market layout and sign placementWorked with Village Manager to write and revise contract for use of market spaceChaired Business Administration Committee; responsible for market insurance, financial managementAssisted in preparation of proposal and presentation for permit review before Village TrusteesAssisted in data complilation and editing for grant applicationSet up social networking website for volunteers using Ning

Set library policyAdvocated for library publicly, especially at Village and Town MeetingsOrganized and participated in dozens of programs and library fundraisersImplemented and interpreted community surveys and focus groups for five-year planning process

Worked with Village government to research and address needs of local businessesCreated and implemented advertising campaigns with local businessesCoordinated with local volunteer groups addressing similar needsDeveloped tasks for and supervised student intern

Supervised all aspects of on-site operations for Festival with up to 1500 attendeesRecruited, coordinated and supervised Festival volunteersLocated and confirmed authors to take part in FestivalArranged for participation and videotaping releases for all Festival participants

Created speakers bureau for several Vermont authors to obtain paying speaking engagementsOversee book tours, book appearances, create press kits and marketing materials, schedule media coverageOversee the reprint, marketing and distribution of backlist titles by bestselling Vermont authorOversee the recording, design, production, and distribution of audio book by bestselling Vermont authorProvide marketing plans for books, including promotional materials and databases of targeted audiencesProvide marketing, publicity and advertising needs for writing-related events and organizations

Worked with volunteer board members and library staff to steward the library's endowment and trustIncreased fundraising events and resultsHelped transition Foundation bookkeeping from spreadsheet to accounting softwareInstituted annual giving campaign

Worked with multiple independent Vermont business owners to form a board and create Local First Vermont, the state's first statewide buy-local initiativeStewarded initiative until its transfer to Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, where it resides today

Personnel management and scheduling of a staff of up to thirteen employeesBudgeting, financial forecasting, accounts payable and receivableAttendance and participation at national and regional bookselling conferencesActive involvement in community organizations to generate business in schools, libraries and corporationsWorking with then-Congressman Sanders’ office on issues relating to censorship and the USA PATRIOT Act

Design, edit contribute content and oversee printing and mailing of store newsletter (circulation 5,000)Coordinate, process and track co-op claims for newsletter, print ads, events and displaysSchedule, organize and oversee autographings, readings and other events for up to 500 peopleProduce all advertising for marketing and eventsAssign and oversee daily tasks; coordinate schedule changesDesign and maintain store websiteDesign, assemble and remove displaysSupervise staff, train new employeesGeneral retail duties including customer service, cashiering, inventory control, opening and closing

Assisted Principals of company in management and implementation of pharmaceutical marketing projectsOrganized and produced seminars , symposia and conventions in U.S. and overseasOversaw production of printed materials from proof to printingCoordinated economic studies with hospitals and doctors’ offices nationallyDeveloped and implemented national pharmacy survey

Supervised production of standardized test preparation guidesEdited and proofread copy from initial draft to galleyResearched test demographics, format and established submission guidelinesSelected authors, negotiated contractsAuthored sections of various books