Sandra Cameron of Barre, an accomplished organizational leader with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit organizations, has been named executive director of Dragonheart Vermont, a Burlington-based organization that strives to strengthen and empower breast cancer survivors and supporters through the sport of dragon boating, a team paddle sport. She will begin work in January.
Cameron joins Dragonheart from the Vermont School Boards Association, where she serves as associate executive director. She also previously worked as a public school administrator in central Vermont, taught in institutions of higher education and served on many state-level committees and panels.
Cameron holds a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and a master's degree in management and organizational studies from the University of Southern Maine as well as a master’s in education from the University of Vermont.
“Joining Dragonheart Vermont as executive director is a natural next step and a perfect fit,” Cameron said. “Since becoming a Dragonheart Vermont member in 2021, I’ve discovered the power of an incredible support group, I’ve gained access to skillful coaching and I’ve engaged in meaningful community giving. I am deeply committed to Dragonheart Vermont’s mission and will bring vast experience, positive energy and an innovative mindset to the organization.”