VCWA Board of Directors

 

Officers

Denise Johnson, Chair

Denise became the first female justice on the Vermont Supreme Court. Access to the judicial system for underserved communities has been a defining issue in her career. Read Denise's Full Bio

 

Gail Albert, Secretary

Gail has been one of Shelburne's best “cheerleaders” as part of her work with her husband Ken and their business Shelburne Vineyards. Read Gail’s Full Bio

Maureen Scanlin, Vice-Chair

Maureen is Deputy Chief of Party of the USAID Integrated Land and Resource Governance II Program. Read Maureen’s Full Bio

Drew Waxler, Treasurer

Drew is the legal director of Pomerleau Real Estate, providing strategic guidance and navigating complex legal frameworks pursuant to the commercial real estate industry. Read Drew’s Full Bio

Directors

Ellen Yount

Ellen is a member of MSI’s executive management team, overseeing the firm’s public affairs efforts. Read Ellen’s Full Bio

 

Mark Andrews

Mark is responsible for investment research, portfolio management, and client relationships at Hanson and Doremus Investment Management. Read Mark’s Full Bio

 

Katarina Khosravi

Katarina is a multilingual professional with experience in higher education, customer service, administration, and business. Read Katarina’s Full Bio

 

Patrick Brown

Patrick currently serves as a Trustee of St. Michael's College, member of the State Board of Education, The Vermont New American Advisory Council, Age Well and the Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center. Read Patrick’s Full Bio

 

Mohamedou (Mohamed) Diop

Mohamed is the Director of Multilingual Learner Programs at Winooski School District. Read Mohamed’s Full Bio

 

Katia Vieira de Moraes LaCasse

Katia is a pediatrician who leads the clinical team of Save the Children’s Emergency Health Unit as Senior Clinical Manager. Read Katia’s Full Bio

 

Jesse Robbins

Jesse is originally from Norfolk, VA, but has been a Vermonter since he began high school.  There, he developed an interest in language, culture, and global politics.  Read Jesse’s Full Bio 

 

Fitzroy (Roy) Beckford

Roy Beckford, PhD, is an accomplished and widely recognized figure in the field of agriculture, sustainability, and climate change. Read Roy’s Full Bio