Norwich University President Richard W Schneider announced the promotion of Kathleen Murphy-Moriarty to Vice President of Communications beginning Jan 1, 2018. Murphy-Moriarty has led Norwich University’s Office of Communications since August 2013, when she was hired as Director of Communications and Marketing. She had previously served as Chief Marketing Officer for the State of Vermont.
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Norris Cotton Cancer Center Director Steven Leach, MD, has selected Mary Chamberlin, MD, and Todd Miller, PhD, to be the Friends Research Scholars for 2018. Each will receive an award of $25,000 to further their research into better ways to diagnose, treat, or prevent cancer.
Following last year’s successful pilot and launch of tele-psychiatry services on its Tyler 1 Adult Inpatient Program and Birches Treatment Center partial hospital program, the Brattleboro Retreat will expand its tele-psychiatry capacity to three more inpatient programs.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Northern New England Chapter, chartered in 1998, has named Robert Demont, of Cumberland Maine and President of Demont Associates, a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Snelling Center for Government is pleased to announce the Vermont School Leadership Project (VSLP ) Class of 2018.
James Avery, Principal, Otter Valley Union High School
Renee Badeau, Director of Student Management, Harwood Union Middle and High School
Kevin Barber, Physical Education Teacher, Albert D Lawton Intermediate School
To support and inspire the growing number of student and alumni entrepreneurs, the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) expanded its board of directors with the appointment of two leaders from the higher education sector.
Jeff Biesadecki, CPA has joined Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs as a Tax Supervisor. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and Bentley University, where he earned a Master’s degree in Taxation.
Lake Sunapee Bank, a division of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, is pleased to announce Sherry Seskin’s appointment to Vice President, Treasury Services Sales Officer. Prior to this appointment, Sherry served as VP, Regional Relationship Manager.
Two Vermont artists and two artist teams have been selected as finalists to design, create and install a permanent work of art at the One Taylor Street Redevelopment Project.
Caleb Lara has joined the team at The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort and Spa as executive chef. In this role, Lara will oversee the resort’s food and beverage program, which includes Junction, its signature fine dining restaurant, and the popular gathering spot The Tavern, as well as event and wedding catering and Cook’s Academy.
Justin G Sherman has joined Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP as an associate with a broad litigation practice—working primarily in the areas of business disputes, complex litigation, environmental litigation, and personal injury claims. Prior to joining the firm, Justin worked at a litigation boutique firm in New York City, where he practiced commercial litigation.
The Chill Foundation welcomed Scott McArdle of Starksboro, Vermont and Bo Twiggs of Shelburne, Vermont as its newest board members during the organization’s board meeting in Stowe, Vermont in December. “We are very excited and grateful to have Scott and Bo join our Board,” said Alex Bornstein, Executive Director of The Chill Foundation.