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Katy Smith Abbott, Chair
Middlebury
Associate Professor of the History of Art and Architecture at Middlebury College. Read Katy’s full bio.
Todd Daloz, Vice Chair
Middlesex
Associate General Counsel for the Vermont State Colleges System. Read Todd’s full bio.
Sarah Dopp, Secretary
South Burlington
Joy Facos, Treasurer
Montpelier
Principal at ESG Research Associates in Montpelier. Read Joy’s full bio.
Jim Alic
Ludlow
Has held positions at Ford Motor Company, RCA, Reed Exhibition Companies, Advanstar Communications, and IBM. Read Jim’s full bio.
Judith Chalmer
Burlington
Former director of Inclusive Arts Vermont, a nonprofit focused on arts and disability. Read Judith’s full bio.
Beverly Colston
Winooski
Director of the Mosaic Center for Students of Color (MCSC) at the University of Vermont. Read Beverly’s full bio.
Rolf Diamant
Woodstock
Adjunct associate professor in the University of Vermont’s History Department/Historic Preservation Program. Read Rolf’s full bio.
Huck Gutman
Burlington
Retired Professor of English at the University of Vermont and former Chief of Staff in the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders. Read Huck’s full bio.
Chris Hadsel
Burlington
Director of the “Curtains Without Borders” conservation program. Read Chris’ full bio.
Meg Ostrum
Montpelier
A consultant working with cultural organizations, public agencies, and artists throughout the country. Read Meg’s full bio.
Steve Stettler
Weston
Former Producing Artistic Director of the Weston Playhouse, Vermont’s oldest professional theatre. Read Steve’s full bio.
Randall Szott
Barnard
Represents the Windsor 4-1 district in the Vermont House of Representatives. Read Randall’s full bio.
Bob Taylor
Colchester
Elliot A. Brown Green and Gold Professor of Law, Politics, and Political Behavior at the University of Vermont. Read Bob’s full bio.
Jessamyn West
Randolph
Consultant, researcher and international public speaker on library science and digital divide issues. Read Jessamyn’s full bio.
Yasmine Ziesler
Huntington
Chief Academic Officer for the Vermont State Colleges System. Read Yasmine’s full bio.