Advance Vermont, a nonprofit organization focused on increasing postsecondary education access and attainment, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its team with three new hires.
Amanda Chase, Ed.D., joins Advance Vermont as director of strategic engagement after spending eight years as an internship coordinator and career counselor at the University of Vermont. She received her Doctor of Education in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Vermont, with her dissertation exploring the impact of identity and social, economic and cultural capital on college student internship engagement. At Advance Vermont, Amanda leads outreach, partnership building and advocacy efforts.
As Advance Vermont’s data and research manager, Gina Pandolfo heads the Vermont Credential Transparency Project, as well as the organization’s data dashboard and research efforts. Focused on working toward equalizing access to prosperity, she previously worked at Vermont Adult Learning, coordinating outreach efforts for the Strengthening Working Families Initiative and Adult Basic Education programs. Gina also worked for the Women’s Business Center in Vermont, served an AmeriCorps VISTA term with the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), and as a community health educator with PeaceCorps, Paraguay.
Joining the team as director of communications and MyFutureVT, Marilyn Tagliavia leads all external communications and marketing initiatives for Advance Vermont and its free online career and education resource, MyFutureVT. Previously, Marilyn worked for local public relations agencies including Junapr, and has a background as a news editor. Marilyn received her bachelor’s degree in communications and community media from Johnson State College.
“It has never been more important for Vermonters to complete education and training after high school,” said Executive Director Tom Cheney. “With these additions, Advance Vermont is broadening its capacity to bring together organizations and individuals to advocate for systemic change and break down barriers for students seeking postsecondary credentials.”
For more information about Advance Vermont, visit advancevermont.org.
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Advance Vermont is a statewide partnership of leaders from business, education, government, nonprofits and philanthropy with a unified goal to increase educational attainment in Vermont for the benefit of our residents, communities and economy. Our mission is to advance the civic and economic vitality of Vermont by growing the number of Vermonters with postsecondary credentials, increasing equity in educational attainment, and strengthening connections among education, training and employment. Visit advancevermont.org for more information.
MyFutureVT is a free, online one-stop for career and education resources in Vermont. Developed and maintained by Advance Vermont, MyFutureVT provides Vermonters with the information and assistance they need to access valuable educational opportunities that will advance their careers, employable skills, income stability and job readiness. Learn more at MyFutureVT.org.