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The Vermont Democratic Party is proud to announce the 2021 Curtis-Hoff Award Winners: Mary Sullivan, Representative Kevin “Coach” Christie, and Dotty Kyle.

Last Saturday, Democrats from across Vermont gathered in celebration of this year’s Curtis-Hoff Award Winners, live from the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington.

Cindy Turcot, CEO and President of Gardener’s Supply Company, has received the 2021 Terry Ehrich Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) 20th Annual VBSR Awards Ceremony on Tuesday evening.

The University of Vermont Health Network announced today that it will bring a Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer to its leadership team, advancing a commitment to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture for employees, patients and the communities served.

Thirty-eight years ago, in 1983, I walked into my office on the Burlington Waterfront. There was only a phone on the floor. Much has changed.

Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) is pleased to announce that Pedro Rosario, a 29-year U.S. Army veteran, has been named vice president of strategic initiatives.

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) has announced that Hannah Bianchi has been named as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Hospital. Bianchi had served as MAHHC’s Director of Provider Practices since 2017. The announcement follows the retirement of Paul Calandrella, who had been the Hospital’s COO since 2012.

On behalf of the King Street Center Board of Directors, we are pleased to share the exciting announcement that Shabnam Beth Nolan is being welcomed as the new Executive Director, Board chair Stacie Fagan shared. I am inspired by Shabnam's passion and vision for centering both kids and equity at King Street Center.

National healthcare and health science design firm, E4H Environments for Health Architecture has announced the appointment of Cherise Poulin, Assoc. AIA to Partner. Cherise’s expertise in Business Development, knowledge of market trends and excellence in client engagement will help strategically guide the growth of E4H.

The University of Vermont is elevating its growing array of courses, certificates, micro-credentials, and other programs that serve the state’s workforce with the appointment of Jill Irvine, Ph.D., to an inaugural senior leadership role, Chief Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) Officer.

E4H Environments for Health Architecture has advanced Jeffrey Schantz, AIA, NCARB, as a Partner in the firm’s leadership. Jeff is the Director of the firm’s Health Science + Technology team, and is focused on expanding the portfolio of health sciences and technology clients.

Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) announced the hire of a new Chief Medical Officer, Nejat Zeyneloglu, MD, MBA, FHM following an extensive national search.

Zeyneloglu has held various leadership positions for more than a decade, most recently as department chair of medicine at Woodhull Medical Center, a 323-bed community teaching hospital in Brooklyn.

Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP is pleased to announce that Wendy E. Radcliff and Matthew A. Zidovsky have joined the firm as its newest associates.