Wanda Audette, director of adoption and co-director of Project Family at Lund, will retire from her leadership role on Oct. 31 after more than three decades of service. She will continue supporting the nonprofit adoption agency in an advisory capacity through June 2026, helping guide a seamless leadership transition.

The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region has announced the hiring of Caitlin Gates as the Real Rutland concierge coordinator. Concierges provide housing and career advice to individuals seeking to relocate to Rutland County to launch a business.

Prior to joining CEDRR, Gates worked at state parks in both Vermont and Utah, immunology labs, farms, pottery studios and nonprofit organizations. This breadth of work experience has given her a deep appreciation for the people and resources that Rutland County has to offer.