Nancy Kaplan of Burlington, a research navigator at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, has been appointed by Governor Phil Scott to serve on the Vermont Commission on Women, the state’s nonpartisan commission working to advance rights and opportunities for women and girls.
Kaplan's work connects Vermont clinicians and providers with the resources at the Northern New England Clinical and Translational Research Network to enable them to conduct health-related research in their communities. Previously, she served as program manager for the Vermont Department of Health’s You First program, providing breast and cervical cancer screenings, heart disease management and health care system navigation for eligible low-income Vermonters.
Kaplan’s public service includes more than eight years on the Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission, including six years as chair. In addition, she served on the Burlington City Council from 2009 to 2011, and was chair of the board of directors of Trinity Children’s Center, an inclusive preschool in Burlington.
Kaplan will bring her experience working with and for Vermont’s vulnerable and minority communities to the commission. Her history working within the government, health care and nonprofit sectors will allow her to bring a nuanced and informed perspective to this work.
“I am excited to use my skills to help our state work towards equity and inclusion for all of its residents,” Kaplan said, “and particularly to help the next generation of women to be successful.”