The Vermont Community Foundation recently welcomed Barry S. Pius, former chief financial officer at Healthy Living Market and Café, as vice president for finance, and Dawn Archambault-Perry, former vice president at the Lever Foundation, as brand and marketing officer.
“I am more than excited to welcome Dawn and Barry to the team," said foundation President and CEO Dan Smith. “They join an organization deeply committed to the vitality of Vermont communities, the joy of giving and the role that philanthropy can play in closing the opportunity gap.”
Pius brings to the foundation more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in finance and operations. In addition to Healthy Living, he has held senior positions at Vermont Systems, Stowe Mountain Resort and Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. Pius is a graduate of the University of Connecticut.
Archambault-Perry joins the foundation with over 20 years of marketing, strategy and brand experience. Prior to the Lever Foundation, she held leadership and board-level roles at nonprofit organizations and public and private companies, including UBM, the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Aid for Animals and Freeman Company. Archambault-Perry is a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
The Vermont Community Foundation, established in 1986, comprises hundreds of funds and foundations created by Vermonters to serve their charitable goals.