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Century 21 MRC in St Albans recently welcomed two new agents, Jeff Bordeau and Stacey Trudo. Bordeau, originally from New York, lives on Lake Champlain. He has earned a reputation from his colleagues and clients for having a strong work ethic and energetic demeanor. Trudo is a seasoned agent with a background in management and extensive community service.

The White River Junction Veterans Affairs Healthcare System recently welcomed Kelley Saindon as associate director of nursing and patient care services.

Meredith Niles, associate director of the Food Systems Research Center at the University of Vermont, has been appointed acting director of UVM's Gund Institute for Environment, effective Jan 1.

Chris Adams, former director of development and communications at the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging, has joined the Rutland-based social services consortium Community Care Network as manager of communications and community relations.

Community Bank in South Burlington recently donated $2,500 to support the Common Roots farmstand at South Village. Common Roots connects farmers, educators, youth and community members to build a sustainable future through food and land stewardship education.

Jessica Moschella, former executive director of the Newton-Wellesley Physician Hospital Organization and vice president of provider network performance, has been named senior vice president for high value care at the University of Vermont Health Network, effective Jan 23.

The Vermont Senate Committee on Committees recently filled positions on both the Environmental Justice Advisory Council and the Vermont Commission on Women.

Leaders and staff at Southwestern Vermont Health Care gathered in November to honor five employees with Putnam Awards for their service to the organization's mission. Each award represents one of SVHC's five core values: quality, empathy, safety, teamwork and stewardship.

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.

Speaker of the House Jill Krowinski has appointed Brenda Churchill, a Bakersfield select board member and unsuccessful candidate for state representative in 2022, to the Vermont Commission on Women. Churchill will become the first transgender woman on the independent, nonpartisan state commission.

Brittany Melvin, former director of sales and marketing at Burlington Country Club, has joined the Williston financial advisory firm SilverLake Wealth Management as vice president of client services and public relations.

Treasurer-elect Mike Pieciak has selected Gavin Boyles of Montpelier to serve as deputy state treasurer when Pieciak takes office in January. Boyles most recently worked as general counsel at the Department of Financial Regulation overseeing all legal functions at the department and a team of nine legal professionals.