Vermont Women in Higher Education (VWHE) awarded its annual professional development scholarship to Norwich University Associate Professor Gina Sherriff in December to support her work in mentoring women on campus. The scholarship, named after Lyndon State College’s former president, Carol A Moore, recognizes women working in Vermont higher education who aspire to advance their careers.
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Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) is pleased to announce that Sammy Horton, MD and Chelsea Curran, FNP-C, have joined the Hospital’s team of medical-surgical specialists. Dr Horton, a Board-certified gastroenterologist, has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders.
Sergeant Jason Wetherby of St Albans City Police was presented the Team Two Frank Silfies Award on January 31, 2018, a date shared with Mental Health Advocacy Day. The Team Two Frank Silfies Award, created in 2015 and awarded annually, is presented to a law enforcement officer and a mental health crisis clinician who work collaboratively to respond to mental health crises.
TPW Real Estate, LLC is excited to announce its expansion by adding two new Licensed Sales Associates to their dynamic team: Peggy O’Neill and Dan DeMasi. Peggy O’Neill is a native Rhode Islander who has been skiing in Southern Vermont for 30 years. She comes to TPW with an excellent mix of life experiences.
With several major projects ramping up within its facilities Mack Molding is shoring up its future success by acquiring top talent. In recent months Mack has hired several engineers in tooling, manufacturing and quality positions, as well as new customer-focused roles across the organization.
The Board of Directors of the Intervale Center is excited to announce the election of three new board members: Jonathan Abodeely, Leslie McCrorey Wells and Joe Perrotto. Travis Marcotte, Executive Director of the Intervale Center says, “For 30 years, we’ve led a community food revolution to make healthy, locally produced food available for anyone who wants it.
The University of Vermont Board of Trustees has added two new members with expertise in entrepreneurship and technology. The board also added a new student trustee. Jodi Goldstein, managing director of the Harvard Innovation Labs, and Otto Berkes, executive vice president and chief technology officer at New York City-based CA Technologies, will serve six-year terms beginning March 1.
The Tutorial Center, Inc announces that Jack Glade, its long-time Executive Director, will be retiring in July upon completion of a search for his successor. Founded in 1971, The Tutorial Center is a private nonprofit community education organization based in Bennington County that provides an array of educational services and programs for children, teens, and adults.
Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty is pleased to welcome Krista Lacroix as a REALTOR. As the former Executive Director for Leaps and Bounds Child Development Center, Krista Lacroix was instrumental in creating a nurturing environment for a community of children, families and employees.
Tom Cronin, Chair of the Spruce Peak Arts Center Foundation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine Davida Sklar to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. This announcement was made at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting on January 27, 2018. A long-time resident of Stowe, Elaine brings a wealth of experience to the Board.
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s community mental-health agency, announced today that it has hired Jennifer A Smith as the new Director of its Children, Youth, & Families Division. Smith brings extensive experience in community-based youth programs, both in Vermont and Massachusetts, to the non-profit agency.
Jennifer G Thuermer, DNP, ACNP-BC, AACC, of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s Cardiology department, will present at the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN) 14th Annual Meeting in Chicago in June. Thuermer will be a co-speaker during the research session. She will share her experiences developing and executing nursing research.