The Vermont Community Foundation and the High Meadows Fund are each welcoming a two-year fellow to their respective philanthropic teams.
Brockton Corbett, who graduated this Spring from Northern Vermont University-Johnson with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.S. in Environmental Science: Analysis and Assessment, will join the Grants and Community Investments team at the Community Foundation as the inaugural David Rahr Community Philanthropy Fellow. The fellowship is designed for a recent college graduate to gain exposure to the many ways philanthropy can be used to strengthen the economic, civil, social, and cultural fabric of Vermont communities.
Bobby Lussier, a 2019 graduate of Princeton University, has been hired as the new Environmental Philanthropy Associate at the High Meadows Fund, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation. Bobby graduated with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture. Bobby’s experience at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Solar Energy Foundation in the Philippines, and as a host for a radio talk show centered on environmental justice and activism will drive his work at the High Meadows Fund.
“The fellowship at the Vermont Community Foundation, into which Brockton is stepping, was created in honor of David Rahr, our founding president,” said Sarah Waring, vice president for grants and community investments. “In David’s spirit of curiosity and engagement, we’re thrilled that Brockton will learn deeply about the challenges and opportunities facing Vermont communities while he contributes to the grantmaking of our team. As a recent college graduate and a lifelong Vermonter, Brockton’s fresh perspective will be of immeasurable value!”
“Bobby is an engineer and a storyteller, and we’re excited to see him apply his technical understanding of environmental challenges towards community engagement and communication,” said Gaye Symington, the president of the High Meadows Fund. “He’s been station manager of WPRB Princeton, a community-focused radio station that largely relies on volunteer energy. That’s important background for the work we support in Vermont communities and watersheds.”
About the Vermont Community Foundation
The Vermont Community Foundation inspires giving and brings people and resources together to make a difference in Vermont. A family of hundreds of funds and foundations, we provide the advice, investment vehicles, and back-office expertise that make it easy for the people who care about Vermont to find and fund the causes they love. The heart of the Community Foundation’s work is closing the opportunity gap—the divide that leaves too many Vermonters struggling to get ahead, no matter how hard they work. We are aligning our time, energy, and discretionary resources on efforts that provide access to early care and learning, pathways to college and career training, support for youth and families, and community and economic vitality. We envision Vermont at its best—where everyone has the opportunity to build a bright, secure future. Visit vermontcf.org or call 802-388-3355 for more information.
About the High Meadows Fund
The High Meadows Fund at the Vermont Community invests time and money to promote long-term economic vitality and healthy ecological systems in Vermont. Visit highmeadowsfund.org for more information, and follow us on Twitter @HighMeadowsFund.