Community College of Vermont (CCV)-Winooski student Isabel Frei has received two scholarships from the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Isabel was named a 2026 New Century Transfer Scholar and will receive a $2,750 scholarship; she was also selected as a member of the 2026 All-USA Academic Team, which comes with a $3,000 scholarship.
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Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C. has announced that Brian Creech has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Brian's practice focuses on civil litigation—representing both plaintiffs and defendants—with particular emphasis on landlord/tenant matters, property and contract disputes, and collections.
Lund has added two new members to its Board of Trustees: Louise Gibbs of South Burlington, VT and Emily Smith of Colchester, VT. As a statewide provider of adoption, clinical treatment, and parent child center services, Lund’s mission is to help children thrive by empowering families to break cycles of poverty, addiction, and abuse.
Lyndon Institute announces the appointment of Elizabeth Greisman as its inaugural visiting Barbara Follet Artist-in-Residence, taking place from April 1 through April 29. Based in Toronto, Greisman brings more than four decades of experience as a visual artist, educator, and curator, with a globally recognized practice that bridges fine art, performance, education and science.
Ledyard Bank President and CEO Josephine Moran has been awarded Vermont Bankers Association’s Woman of the Year in recognition of her deep commitment to the cause of lifting-up, mentoring, and supporting fellow women in the workplace. Moran’s efforts have extended throughout her career and provided inspiration and guidance to countless co-workers.
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has promoted Sara Everest to IT Director. In her new role, Sara leads VHFA’s information technology function, guiding technology investments that support day to day operations while driving long term organizational goals.
Governor Phil Scott has appointed Sandi Hoffman as commissioner of the Department for Children and Families (DCF). She has served as interim commissioner since September of 2025.
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has announced the promotion of Deborah Flannery to Deputy Executive Director, a new leadership role created to support the agency’s rapid growth in housing investments and mission impact statewide. Flannery joined VHFA in January 2025 as Managing Director of Community Development, where she has overseen development finance and asset management.
Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) extends a warm welcome to Dr. Alyson Emmons-Abbruzzi, DO, the agency’s new Medical Director for Home Health, Hospice, and the Palliative Care Consultative Service. Dr. Emmons-Abbruzzi succeeds Dr. Anthony Williams, who served as CVHHH’s Home Health Medical Director for over a decade.
Neagley & Chase Construction, one of northern New England's leading commercial construction firms, is pleased to announce that Shelby Castaneda has been hired as Project Engineer.
Trust Company of Vermont is proud to announce that Livia K. DeMarchis has been elected as an ACTEC Fellow. This achievement is the result of many years of academic and professional dedication, and affirms Livia’s expertise and her ability to provide Trust Company of Vermont clients (and their counsel) with the highest level of estate, trust and tax planning advice.
Seth Blanchard, CRPC, APMA, CLTC, a Private Wealth Advisor with WellBridge Wealth, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Colchester, has qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual recognition program and will be honored for this achievement in 2026.