2026 Annual Meeting & Winter Celebration
Wednesday, December 2 · Hotel Vermont, Burlington
Celebrate a year of global connections with VCWA members, partners, and friends. Join us for food, drink, conversation, and a silent auction.
4:30–5:30 PM · VCWA Board Meeting, open to members.
5:30–7:30 PM · Reception & Silent Auction, open to the public.
Free admission. Space is limited and registration is required.
Are you an 802 Diplomat?
Who is an 802 Diplomat?
Anyone who is in or has visited the 802 (Vermont!) and engages in citizen diplomacy!
Be an 802 Diplomat
Engage with ideas and citizens of other countries and cultures to help enhance global thinking and awareness. Whether personally or professionally, domestically or abroad - these interactions and this exchange of knowledge help shape public opinion, understanding, and decision making, no matter how big or small!
Are you an 802 Diplomat? Tag us on social media and use the hashtag #802Diplomat
802 Diplomat Speakers
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Ellen Yount
VICE PRESIDENT OF MSI A TETRA TECH COMPANY
2021
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Sylvia Ssenkaali
FOUNDER OF MOTIVATE THE YOUTH UGANDA
2021
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Claudia Lovell
GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGER
2021
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Kesha Ram
CHITTENDEN COUNTY STATE SENATOR
2020
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Bill Schubart
AUTHOR AT VTDIGGER
2020
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Kyona Benjamin
EDUCATOR FROM TANZANIA, PALYP MENTOR
2020
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Elizabeth Shackelford
AUTHOR AND FORMER DIPLOMAT
2019
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Molly Gray
FORMER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF VERMONT
2022
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Patrick "Gene" Enriquez
MAJOR, U.S. ARMY
2022
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Patrick Brown
PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
2022
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Kevin Chu
EXEC. DIRECTOR, VERMONT FUTURES PROJECT
2023
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Esther Charlestin
OWNER, CONVERSATION COMPASS
2023
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Mike Pieciak
VERMONT STATE TREASURER
2023
Annual Report
The Vermont Council on World Affairs invites you to review our 2024 Annual Report. Learn more about our work’s local and global impact by clicking our report below.