Hierl appointed executive director of Vermont Natural Resources Council

Lauren Hierl, executive director of Vermont Conservation Voters since 2018, has been named executive director of the Vermont Natural Resources Council, effective Aug. 19. She succeeds Brian Shupe, who strongly endorsed Hierl's appointment.

“Lauren is a smart, capable leader with the skills needed to further expand the critical role that VNRC plays in shaping Vermont policies around climate, environmental protection and community development,” Shupe said.