Leandre Waldo, former director of communications and engagement at the University of Vermont Health Network — Home Health & Hospice, began work Feb 21 as chief of staff to Saint Michael’s College President Lorraine Sterritt.
“I couldn’t be more pleased to have such an eminently qualified, talented, and energetic person filling this vital role at a crucial time as we launch the strategic plan and conduct myriad other projects of crucial importance for the college,” Sterritt said.
Waldo described her new position as “equal parts project management and relationship building,” adding that Sterritt has characterized the role as “chief connector of dots.”
“A chief of staff is often referred to as the president’s right hand. In some ways it’s also being her eyes and ears,” Waldo said.
Waldo is a graduate of Hamilton College and holds a Master of Business Administration in nonprofit management from Brandeis University. She sits on the Board of Mercy Connections, a Burlington-based nonprofit, which played a part in her interest in the Saint Michael’s chief of staff position, she said.