Rowan Wilde Riggs, a neurodivergent poet and activist, has been named recipient of the 2025 Deborah Lisi-Baker Youth Leader Award by the Vermont Center for Independent Living. The award honors young Vermonters who demonstrate exceptional leadership, advocacy and commitment to justice and inclusion.
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Stephen Conti, former director of finance at Gifford Health Care, has been named chief financial officer at Community Care Network. He succeeds Jim DiCosimo, who is set to retire in June after serving the agency since 2016.
Colette Schmidt, former assistant director of career services at Vermont Law and Graduate School, has been named an associate attorney at the Burlington-based law firm Paul Frank + Collins.
Andrew Britt, former producer at Sharp Entertainment in New York City, has been named executive director of the Lyric Theatre Co. He brings to the Lyric a wide-ranging and distinguished career in the performing arts, with experience spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, regional theater and television.
Karen Kurrle, director of intensive care services at Washington County Mental Health Services, has been appointed as the agency's new chief clinical and programs officer.
NPI Technology Management, an information technology services company based in South Burlington, has hired Ryan Hayden, of Plattsburgh, New York, as a Canopy technician providing end-user IT support. He joins the company from Tetra Tech in Burlington, where he served as an IT user services administrator.
Philo Ridge Farm, a nonprofit working demonstration farm dedicated to promoting organic regenerative agriculture, has announced the hiring of Bryan Flower as executive director and Marc St. Jacques as director of food and beverage and executive chef.
James A. Caffry, a partner at the Waterbury law firm Caffry & Keating, was honored May 9 as 2025 recipient of the Theresa Award by the Theresa Foundation in recognition of his unwavering advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
Deb Stephenson, president and CEO at Brattleboro Savings & Loan, has been appointed to serve on the Community Bankers Council of the American Bankers Association.
Kelli Shonter, former director of philanthropy at King Street Center in Burlington, has been appointed executive director at Sail Beyond Cancer Vermont, effective May 19. The organization creates lasting memories for individuals with cancer, and their loved ones, through the therapeutic experience of sailing.
Kara Alnasrawi, director of business and workforce development and the Church Street Marketplace for the city of Burlington, has been named director of the city's Community and Economic Development Office, effective July 1. The appointment is subject to approval by the City Council.
Ryan McLiverty, cyber intelligence analyst at the Vermont Intelligence Center, has received a citation for Excellence in the Field of Cyber Protection from the National Network of Fusion Centers.