Girls on the Run Vermont is pleased to announce several staff appointments: Rachel Desautels of Williston, VT has been promoted to Statewide Program Manager; Jenny Fuller of Burlington, VT has been promoted to Statewide Program Administrator and Sarah Levine of East Dummerston, VT has joined the organization as Central & Southern Vermont Program Coordinator.
Rachel joined Girls on the Run Vermont in 2014 as the Northern Vermont Program Coordinator. Recognized for her leadership and management strength, in her new role as Program Manager Rachel, will oversee the delivery of the Girls on the Run, award-winning curriculum statewide. She will also continue to recruit coaches, girls and new sites in Northern Vermont. Rachel can be reached at [email protected] or 802-503-7097.
Jenny joined Girls on the Run Vermont in 2015 as the Northern Vermont Program Administrator. As the main point of contact for coach volunteers throughout the State of Vermont, Jenny will oversee coach administration and provide coach support during the season. Jenny can be reached at [email protected] or 802-999-7941.
Sarah holds a BA in Psychology from Earlham College; she spent several years as an educator, counselor, and advocate for health and wellness promotion. A former participant in the program, Sarah brings a unique experience to Girls on the Run Vermont. Sarah can be reached at [email protected] or 802-246-1476.
“We are so very proud of the team that serves the girls of Vermont. Rachel, Jenny and Sarah, along with the rest of our staff, will continue to strive to grow the organization to reach as many girls as possible. We are very grateful for the unique talents and experience that each of these individuals bring to our organization,” says Nancy Heydinger, Executive Director.
Girls on the Run Vermont is an independent and 501 (c)(3) recognized council of Girls on the Run International (GOTRI), which has a network of over 220 councils across the United States. Since 1999, Girls on the Run Vermont has empowered over 44,000 Vermont girls grades 3-8 to develop physical, emotional and social well-being through a 10-week afterschool program held at over 160 sites statewide. Its mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a research-based curriculum that addresses developmentally appropriate life skills and creatively integrates running, stretching, and strengthening exercises. Girls on the Run was recently named as the National AfterSchool Association’s Most Influential in Health & Wellness in 2017. Through the addition of more team sites in our state, and more trained and dedicated volunteer coaches Girls on the Run Vermont is positioned to grow to serve even more girls in 2018. Find out more at www.GirlsOnTheRunVermont.org.