2024 Annual
Impact Report
Dear friends,
Media is more than news and entertainment—it’s a lens through which we understand our world and each other. The way we engage with media has transformed rapidly in recent years, yet Vermont Public remains deeply committed to delivering trusted, relevant content on-air, online, and through live events.
Serving our community is our purpose; you are at the heart of everything we do. As you’ll see in the following report, this purpose took on new meaning this year through our Citizens Agenda project. We spoke with hundreds of people across the state to understand their concerns and priorities. These conversations guided the questions we asked candidates in debates, focusing on issues that mattered most—taxes, climate, housing, education, and health care.
When this year’s devastating floods hit, we provided crucial information and coverage, demonstrating our commitment to be there for our community during natural disasters and emergencies.
In April, as a total solar eclipse passed over northern Vermont, we helped Vermonters and visitors prepare for the event, created learning resources for schools and educators, and celebrated the day with you through a live event and broadcasts across multiple platforms.
Our service extends beyond journalism, too. Music is a vital part of our local content, sparking joy and connection across our diverse community by showcasing local artists and curating playlists that invite musical exploration.
As an independent media organization, we serve our whole community with unbiased information. Our goal is to build a broad, more connected audience that sustains the impact of public media for generations, ensuring every story we tell meets our mission and our community’s evolving needs.
Rapid changes in how people get information bring challenges for media organizations like Vermont Public. But our unique funding model and the generosity of our audience are key to our success, now and in the years to come.
Thank you for your commitment to this work. What we offer is unique, and we thrive when you’re involved—watching, reading, listening, attending, and contributing. Your generosity fuels our public service and makes this essential work possible.
Vijay Singh, CEO
Photo credits: Mount Mansfield transmitter site (Chris Craig); Homegoings: A Live Performance at the Chandler Center for Arts (Isora Lithgow Creations); the Vermont Public team at St. Johnsbury for the eclipse (Vermont Public); the Brave Little State team in studio (James Buck for Seven Days); Mitch Wertlieb hosts Vermont This Week (Brian Stevenson); Mark Breen and Jane Lindholm hosting the live eclipse broadcast from St. Johnsbury (Craig Harrison); Jenn White pictured with Mitch Wertlieb and Jenn Jarecki during a 1A residency (Michelle Owens); Mikaela Lefrak at Vermont Public’s community picnic in St. Albans (Katie Miller); Howard Weiss-Tisman on a snowmobile (Courtesy, April Volovski)
News. Discovery. Music. Education. Community.
Vermont Public is an independent and community-supported media organization, serving Vermont with trusted, award-winning journalism, internationally recognized kids’ programming, and locally hosted classical music. We provide access to the best in national and international public media programs from NPR, PBS, BBC and more.
Our programs, content, and resources are available statewide and beyond on our radio and television broadcast networks, digital platforms, and at events throughout the region.
Vermont Public is a community-owned and locally operated nonprofit, with no paywall and no subscription fee. More than half of our funding—nearly 60%—comes from the local community, in the form of donations from individuals and business sponsorships. Audience support makes our news and programming accessible for all.
Our Reach:
Every story, conversation, event, show and connection that Vermont Public brings to our community is powered by you. In 2024, Vermont Public reached:
1.14M a month, across all platforms
*As of October 2024. Some users may be counted more than once if they engage on multiple platforms.
This report was created using data from Google Analytics, Firebase, PBS, and YouTube Analytics. Radio information was gathered from Nielsen Audio Total Market, Persons 12+ M-Su 6a-12m, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024; TV information was gathered from Nielsen Local TV View Avg Wk., Live +7, Persons 2+ M-Su 3a-3a. July 2023-June 2024.
Convene, Connect, Empower:
Vermont Public’s Strategic Plan
In 2023, Vermont Public made a three-year commitment to reach a broader and more diverse audience.
Vermont Public means something to those who’ve been listening or watching for a long time, but what about those who haven’t? Our strategic plan challenges us to reach people who will never buy a radio or subscribe to cable. That starts by making journalism that’s relevant to those audiences–and making that journalism easy to access.
Your Impact
Vermont Public produced more than 400 hours of local content and nearly 4,000 hours of locally hosted music in 2024 thanks to community support. Here are just a few highlights of what our members made possible this year:
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Atop still snowy peaks and sandy lakeshores, at shopping center parking lots and fenced - in backyards, outside of overrun dive bars and in the middle of crammed town greens, Vermont paused in collective wonder on the afternoon of April 8, 2024 to witness a rare event: a total solar eclipse.
It was a shared experience that, if fleeting, was joyful for a change - not a flood, or a pandemic, or an election. All across northern Vermont, people looked up at a false night, and struggled to give voice to what they were feeling; simply cheering, crying, hugging, clapping, and laughing.
Vermont Public prepared Vermonters and visitors alike with essential resources, safety information, and learning guides for educators and families. They were shared broadly by school districts, public officials and agencies, other media organizations, community groups and individuals. Our TV special on the science of solar eclipses was viewed more than 35,000 times on YouTube and PBS on demand.
When April 8 finally arrived, we celebrated the day (and perfect weather) across the state and at a watch party at the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury that was broadcast live on radio, TV and online.
The "diamond ring" phenomenon at the end of the total solar eclipse over Burlington. (Photo credit: Zoe McDonald)
Meteorologist Mark Breen on camera. (Photo credit: Kianna Kniffin)
Part of the Vermont Public team poses for a picture in St. Johnsbury, where our live broadcast of the 2024 total eclipse took place. (Photo credit: Vermont Public)
A group gathers at Lake Champlain, equipped with their eclipse glasses and commemorative Vermont Public eclipse t-shirts. (Photo credit: Michelle Owens)
Totality in the total solar eclipse over Lake Champlain as viewed from Colchester on Monday, April 8. (Photo credit: Kelley DesLauriers)
Riley Cartwright filming in St. Johnsbury on April 8. (Photo credit: Kianna Kniffin)
View of live broadcast production. (Photo credit: Kianna Kniffin)
Bruce Sentoff shows the projected image of the partially eclipsed sun from his telescope at Crescent Beach in Burlington. (Photo credit: Michelle Owens)
People gather on the lawn of the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier to watch the total solar eclipse on Monday. (Photo credit: Bob Kinzel)
Election 2024:
The Citizens Agenda Project
This election year, Vermont Public set out to center the voices and needs of voters using an approach known as the “Citizens Agenda.” We wanted our coverage to reflect the issues you care about this election season – not press releases, political talking points or special interests.
Starting in January, we heard from more than 700 Vermonters from all 14 counties. You identified about 60 different issues that you cared about, with the top ones being taxes and affordability, climate and the environment, housing, education and health care. Vermonters shared their thoughts and questions through our online module, in-person conversations and via voicemail. Our journalists spent time in every county of the state at local libraries, businesses and community events to chat face to face about what was on your mind.
Your input shaped our reporting as Vermont Public’s journalists dug into your questions and top issues. It also informed our issue guides, inspired debate questions and was the basis for questionnaires that became our candidate comparison tool.
The Boston Globe highlighted our approach in this September article.
Liam Elder-Connors and Kari Anderson converse with Moose, the dog at Vermont Public's Newport listening session. (Photo credit: Lisa Robinson)
Brittany Patterson listens to an attendee at the listening session in Rutland. (Photo credit: Kari Anderson)
Katie Miller spins cotton candy at Vermont Public's community picnic in St. Albans. (Photo credit: Kevin Trevellyan)
Mikaela Lefrak moderates the lieutenant governor primary race debate as part of Vermont Public's 2024 election coverage. (Photo credit: Laura Nakasaka)
Angela Evancie speaks to attendees of the community picnic and listening session in St. Albans. (Photo credit: Kevin Trevellyan)
Panel discussion at the St. Albans community picnic. (Photo: Kevin Trevellyan
April McCullum listens to an attendee at Vermont Public's community picnic in St. Albans. (Photo credit: Kevin Trevellyan)
Jane Lindholm scoops ice cream at Vermont Public's listening session in Rutland. (Photo credit: Kari Anderson)
A family attending the community picnic and listening session in St. Albans. (Photo credit: Katie Miller)
Mikaela Lefrak listens to an attendee at Vermont Public's St. Albans listening session. (Photo credit: Katie Miller)
Nina Keck speaks to an attendee at Vermont Public's ice cream social in Rutland. (Photo credit: Kari Anderson)
A glimpse of the control room during the debate between democratic candidates for Vermont's lieutenant governor. (Photo credit: Laura Nakasaka)
Julianna Vasquez spins cotton candy at Vermont Public's community picnic in St. Albans. (Photo credit: Kevin Trevellyan)
Vermont Public staff pose at the listening event in Rutland. (Photo credit: Kari Anderson)
Mitch Wertlieb leads a discussion at Vermont Public's St. Albans community picnic and listening session. (Photo credit: Kevin Trevellyan)
Reporter Peter Hirshfeld talks with Will from Lyndonville along Route 5 outside Mt. View Auto Sales and Service in Lyndonville. (Photo credit: Kyle Ambusk)
2024 Flooding
On July 10, 2024, the first anniversary of historic flooding in Vermont, remnants of Hurricane Beryl once again flooded towns still recovering from the year before. Vermont Public was there with live updates and resources to audiences across platforms, and we continue to report on recovery efforts.
Later this year, Peter Hirshfeld reported on systemic failures in FEMA’s individual assistance program for flood survivors. A subsequent investigation, which included interviews with town clerks, select board members and other municipal officials, showed structural problems in the agency’s public assistance program as well.
The Heartbreak Hotel all dressed up at night. (Photo credit: Erica Heilman)
The ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ was a Plainfield apartment building that collapsed and washed away during the July floods. In the days after the flood, reporter Erica Heilman talked with residents who lost their homes. They sat on porches and in houses where they were camped out, and in Erica’s car. Her powerful audio documentary shares the full story of what was lost that night, and what it could teach us about what comes next.
Mitch Wertlieb named host of Vermont This Week
In 2023, Mitch Wertlieb ended his 20-year run as local host of NPR’s Morning Edition to become host and producer of Vermont Public’s daily news podcast, The Frequency. This spring, he also was named host of Vermont This Week, the venerable weekly news roundtable which has aired on TV since 1982. The show now airs weekly on Vermont Public’s main radio station at 7 p.m., on its main television channel at 7:30 p.m., and is available via video on demand and podcast.
Mitch Wertlieb on Vermont This Week (Photo credit: Vermont Public)
Covering Our Community
Our newsroom centers its service around the needs of our audience, producing news, programs and resources that help make sense of the key issues affecting the state today, including affordability, housing, climate and the environment, health care, and public safety.
Celebrating 40 years of music with Walter Parker & Joel Najman
We celebrated the 40th radio anniversaries of two Vermont Public icons in 2024. Through his midday program, Vermont Public Classical host Walter Parker has inspired generations of music lovers throughout our region. My Place host Joel Najman has been DJing Saturday night living room dance parties with his signature mix of popular music and history. We could not imagine Vermont’s airwaves over the last four decades without them and wish them many more years of sharing music.
Walter Parker and Joel Najman. (Photo credits: Daria Bishop)
Courageous Conversations
Vermont Public provides time and space for thoughtful conversations that are not always prioritized in our fast-moving media landscape. Conversations like these allow us to think critically and build our collective understanding of each other.
The newest voice of ‘Eye on the Sky’
This spring we welcomed the first female meteorologist to our airwaves! Megan Duncan debuted in June, and you can hear her ‘Eye on the Sky’ weather forecasts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
We also said goodbye and thank you to longtime meteorologist Steve Maleski, who retired in June after 40+ years of keeping Vermonters informed about the weather.
Pictured left to right: Betty Smith, Megan Duncan, Brendan Kinney, Steve Maleski, Mark Breen, Lawrence Hayes and Adam Kane. (Photo credit: Courtesy)
Stories From Every Corner
Vermont Public is committed to sharing stories that help us get to know our neighbors, satisfy your curiosity, and discover the unexpected.
‘Vermont Sonder’ by Raphaella Brice
Vermont Public collaborated with Burlington-based digital artist Raphaella (Raph) Brice to kick off an artist collaboration series that celebrates the creative people that call Vermont home. In her piece, ‘Vermont Sonder,' Raph captures the transformative power that Vermont has had in her own life and in the lives of the people she's met since moving to the state in 2020.
In Partnership
1A in Vermont
Vermont Public welcomed 1A, the national daily talk show hosted by Jenn White, to Vermont in May. Their visit included a live 1A broadcast from Vermont Public studios, an event focused on Vermont’s housing crisis, Jenn White as our guest on Vermont Edition, and a producer training for our journalists.
StoryCorps’ Vermont Residency
In July, we hosted StoryCorps’ mobile tour in downtown Brattleboro, recording and archiving the stories of Vermonters. Many of those conversations have been broadcast, and the residency capped off with a live listening event at Brattleboro’s Stone Church at the end of July.
One Small Step
Following a successful partnership in 2021, Vermont Public was proud to once again participate in StoryCorps’ One Small Step initiative in its Radio Station Hubs project. Vermont Public is one of seven stations across the country selected to receive training and production assistance to facilitate conversations between people of different political beliefs —not to debate politics, but to get to know each other as people. Additional training sessions with community groups are coming in 2025.
2024 Made Here Fund Projects
In 2024, Vermont Public released three Made Here Fund projects: An eight-part series about Vermont businesses by Rocket, 'Love of the Land’ by Travis Van Alstyne and 'I Have Something To Get Off Of My Chest' by Cedar O’Dowd. The fund was launched to broaden and diversify Vermont storytelling. Makers from across the state were invited to apply for special funding to produce documentary films, digital shorts and audio series. 10 projects selected by a jury and funded in 2023.
NPR Regional Newsroom
Vermont Public joined with other members of the New England News Collaborative to establish the country’s fifth regional NPR newsroom. The model allows groups of stations to plan coverage together, share resources and dig into the most important stories in their regions – in close partnership with NPR.
Student Media Program
Vermont Public and the University of Vermont announced an expanded internship program that will provide hands-on learning opportunities to students while building Vermont Public’s local news coverage.
NOVA’s Science & Society Initiative
In collaboration with the award-winning PBS science series NOVA, Vermont Public produced and distributed digital-first content as part of the series’ national Science & Society initiative. “Charting the waters: AI is changing how Vermont maps flood risks” is a short documentary that explores whether floodplain maps made with artificial intelligence can help protect the state from future storms.
Summer Concert Series
Vermont Public Classical hosted a series of live performance broadcasts throughout the summer, welcoming musicians from Vermont's bounty of summer music festivals to perform in Stetson Studio One, as well as a live broadcast of the opening concert of the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival from Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael's College.
Photo credits: 1A in Vermont (Laura Nakasaka); StoryCorps’ Vermont Residency (StoryCorps); One Small Step (StoryCorps); NPR Regional Newsroom (Howard Weiss-Tisman); Made Here Fund (Courtesy); UVM Internship Program (Lexi Krupp); NOVA’s Science & Society Initiative (Kyle Ambusk); Summer Concert Series (Courtesy, Otter Creek Music Festival)
Kids and Education
As a PBS member station, Vermont Public is proud to provide PBS KIDS’ trusted, non-commercial, educational shows and activities for kids. PBS KIDS programming is available on broadcast TV weekdays on our main channel, 24/7 on our dedicated Kids channel where available, or streaming via smart TV or mobile app.
Our team curates monthly recommendations for our family and educator audiences providing click-ready ways to engage, play and co-view content across our platforms.
Vermont Public continues to work with partners like the Vermont Agency of Education, Vermont Department of Libraries and ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain to reach families and educators looking for safe, playful learning media connections.
Our teacher-directed Education Ambassadors connect Vermont educators with free, standards-based, multimedia teacher resources available from Vermont Public and PBS including our But Why Adventures: Northeast Nature series made for the classroom.
Our PBS LearningMedia teacher usage continues to grow in 2024, reaching 12,544 educators.
But Why launched a new series for YouTube called But Why Bites, bringing our safe, trustworthy and educational content to a platform kids are using regularly. New episodes come out every other week.
But Why also published a special resources section designed to be useful for kids and adults as challenging topics and issues arise, with episodes about violence in the news, starting school, making friends or how babies are made.
Photo credit: Vermont Public Kids Day (JoAnn Cyr)
Awards
Public Media Journalists Association
First Place, National Feature: “1 pharmacist in Vermont provides lethal medications that hasten a patient's death”
First Place, Interview Podcast: “5 Vermonters talk about guns”
First Place, Use of Sound: “Mary Lake slaughters and shears sheep for a living. They're 'everything' to her”
Second Place, Student Podcast: “Vermont rap — and the improbable journey of Burlington MC Omega Jade”
Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Continuing Coverage: Three Students of Palestinian Descent Shot in Burlington, Vermont
Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Black Birth: Laboring for Justice
Excellence in Innovation: But Why: Adventures | Northeast Nature
Newscast: Morning of July 11, 2023
Podcast: 'Recognized,' a Special Series from Brave Little State
Boston/New England Regional Emmy® Award Nominations
Children/Youth 12 & Under: But Why Adventures!
Interview/Discussion: Homegoings: Breaking the cycle of secrets
Hearken’s Champion of Curiosity Awards
Engaging Culture: Vermont March Madness: What is Vermont’s biggest cultural icon?
Engaging in Emergency: Why Vermont streams have become more powerful—and how that fuels devastating flooding
Seven Daysies
Best Podcast: Brave Little State
Best Jazz Artist or Group: Ray Vega
Vermont Association of Broadcasters Content of the Year
Outstanding TV PSA: "Vermont Flood 2023"
Outstanding TV Special Series Promo: "Solar Eclipse Special"
Outstanding Radio Branding Promo: Vermont Edition
Financial Reports
In our last fiscal year, approximately 58% of Vermont Public’s funding came from individual donors and local business supporters. We are proud to report that more than 72% of our revenue went directly back into our news, music, cultural and educational programming. Below, see an overview of Vermont Public’s finances for FY2024 (July 2023 – June 2024). You can see more details on our revenue sources and spending here.
Powered By Our Community
Vermont Public isn’t just your local public media station; we’re a powerful platform that amplifies the diverse voices and stories that make our state unique. And what sets us apart is our reliance on community support. Over half of our funding comes directly from folks in our community making gifts in all amounts.
Total Members:
38,859
Sustaining Members:
24,389
Special thanks to our members, business sponsors and foundations who invest in our success each year. Your support powers our public service and keeps our independent reporting, educational resources, storytelling and inspirational music alive and freely available to all.
Brave Little…Date!
This spring, we received an email from Vermont Public member Justin Zartman: “I’m not going to say I owe my upcoming nuptials to your show, but it helped.” Justin (right) and his partner Chad Cardillo (left) would save episodes of Brave Little State to enjoy together during their frequent weekend drives to Vermont from Connecticut.
“We listen, digest, and verbally process the episodes together. Of course, we’d also vote on upcoming episodes and sometimes disagree on our vote. During the process, we bonded. We learned about each other and the love of our favorite place — the brave and mighty little state of Vermont.
“All of that time has paid off and we are marrying in Killington, Vermont on October 12, 2024. We have planned a weekend wedding at a ski lodge with our closest family and friends. Yes, you have great content that is people powered on all things Vermont, but you also brought this couple together. Thanks for your work.”
Congratulations, Justin and Chad!
Chad Cardillo and Justin Zartman. (Photo credit: Ben DeFlorio)
Producers Circle
Vermont Public’s Producers Circle recognizes supporters whose annual support is $1,200 or more. Their investment ensures Vermont Public’s continued ability to meet the needs of and strengthen the community we serve.
President's Society ($25,000+)
Argosy Foundation
Anonymous (2)
The Byrne Foundation
Heidi Drymer and Peter Graham
David and Eleanor Ignat
Phil and Crea Lintilhac
Jane Watson Stetson and E.W. Stetson III
Jackie and Howard Travis
John and Mary Wilson
Guarantor ($10,000-$24,999)
Anonymous (11)
Richard and Elizabeth Bernstein
Sue and Charlie Grigg
Gary Harrison and Lisa Farrell
Brad and Cathy Irwin
Charles and Marie Kireker
Bonnie Knight
Jim and Vicky Linville
Lois H. McClure
Miles and Pat Mushlin
Gay Slesar
Pierre Swick
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Benefactor ($5,000-$9,999)
Robert and Lee Albern
Anonymous (16)
Dan Childs and Marda Donner
Nancy and John Collier
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Pat Daley
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Scott and Carol Gardner
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The Prospect Fund
The Lubbe Family Foundation
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Mary S. Pierce
Andrea Rogers
Marilyn and Skip Rosskam
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The Joseph B. Martinson Memorial Trust Fund
Executive Producer ($2,500-$4,999)
Sandra Anderson and Reeve Williams
Anonymous (36)
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The Hathaway Foundation
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Mill Creek Capital Advisors
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The Mak Family
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Schatz Family Foundation
Jeremy Schrauf
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Stephen Sisler
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Norman J Fisher & Doris Fisher Foundation
Producer ($1,200-$2,499)
Susan B. Alden
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Anonymous (128)
Susan E. Arnold
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Ben and Jerry's Foundation
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In Memory of Dr. James Mithoefer
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The Prevot Family Foundation
Legacy Society
The Vermont Public Legacy Society recognizes the generous individuals who have named Vermont Public in their will or other planned gifts. These gifts insure the long-term financial strength of Vermont Public and will enable us to continue to provide programming that informs, educates and enriches future generations.
Harris and Jan Abbot
John and Mary Adams*
Marsha Altschuler*
Dawn K. Andrews
Sally Andrews
Anonymous (87)
Joan and Jim Ashley*
Margot Bouchard*
David* and Meredith Babbott
Marta Bach
Elinor R. Bacon
Coleman and Susan Baker
Joseph Bamford III*
Irene Bareau*
Barbara Barnes*
Beth Barrett
Jenneke Barton*
Susan Beard
Roberta B. Dubrowsky*
Jeffrey* and Barbara Bendis
Richard and Elizabeth Bernstein
Bill Berry*
Ms. Margaret Bingham*
Dr. Michel Kabay
Catherine Bogardus*
Ruth P. Bogorad*
Theodore F. and Donald A. Boniface
Trent Bonsall
Leslie Botjer*
Mr. William R. Butler*
Priscilla and Ken Byerly*
Paul Calter
Tom and Nancy Carlson
Barbara Cate
Henry Chauncey, Jr.
Genie and Niel Christiansen
Karen A. Christiansen
Mr. Robert Christy
Naia Conrad*
Sivan Cotel
Dorothy Ford Craighead*
Pamela Crary*
Linda and Brad Crosby
Ella Damiano
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dickson Davis
Ann B. Day
Carol Delaney
Jane G. Denker*
Mary Jane Dickerson*
Closey and Whit Dickey*
Judy Larson Di Mario
Nancy DiVenere
Dr. Stephanie Dorosko
Barbara Dozetos
Kathleen M. Duclos
Patty Duffy
Mrs. Lyn DuMoulin
Richard Ehlert
Perez and Elizabeth Ehrich
Dale and Christine Eickelman
Helen H. Eldred*
Ted Ellis*
Mr. Joseph Ellovich and Mrs. Betty* Ellovich
Dorothy M. Erickson
Ella A. Erway
Maxie Ewins
Peter Farber and Arlene Robbins
Barbara Fisher*
Joel Fisher
Nancy Marshall and Stanley Fishkin
Catherine Foss
Sharon Foster*
Joseph and Cathy Frank
Tere Gade
Lori A. Gardner
Barbara Gerstner
Katherine F. Gilleland*
Stephen H. Goldberg
Marlene Graf
Janet Greenlees*
Barrett Grimm
Walt and Fran Grisard
Mary and Michael Grizzard
Alice Grow
Martin* and Rosie Segal
Jean and Ronald Harmsen
Breda* and Bob Harnish
Patricia and Ray Harwick*
Thomas Henneberger*
Marshall and Mimi Heuser
James Hornig*
Miriam Adams Howland*
Linda Huebner
Dave Hume*
David Hume*
Retta Huttlinger
Beal B. Hyde*
Edward Janeway*
Carol L. Jeffery
David Jones
Louis F. and Margaret L. Kannenstine*
Ned Kelley
Mrs. Ann Kent
Jennifer Kern
Lynde and Connie Kimball
Dr. Mary Kintner
Charles and Marie Kireker
Dr. Seth Koch
Mitch Kramer and Dinah Smith
John H. Kueffner and Carolyn Goodwin-Kueffner
Jane Lancaster
Terese Lane*
Ann Larson
Donna Leban
Lee Lemal*
Marie and Tom Litowinksy
Jeff and Jill Loewer
Ken and Mary Lynn
Mary Lou and Peder Marcussen
Jean Marder*
Patricia Mardeusz
Paul McClatchey*
Lee McDavid
Doug McGown
Barbara McGrew
Cheryl Wilfong and William McKim
Louanne Mcleod
Cordelia Merritt
Jens and Heike Meyer
Suzanne and George Meyers
Dr. K. Tyler Miller
Bette L. Moffett*
Hugh Montgomery
Martin Morrell
Alice Morris
William F. and Patricia Munoff
Dr. Ken Nalibow
Patricia Nye*
Richard and Patricia Nye*
Penny O'Hara
Nancy Osgood
John A. Pane and Elizabeth Bassett
Barbara and Fred* Parker
James Parker*
Jim Parker*
William A. Pearson
James and Elizabeth Peden*
Wes and Terry Phillips*
Thea Platt
Shanna Ratner
Grant and Lisa Rees
Susan Rittenhouse
Dover Robinson Ford
Avery Hall* and Andrea Rogers
Peter and Tia Rosengarten
Charlotte Rosshandler
Polly Rowe*
Nancy and Ronald Rucker
Kathleen Rupright*
Tim and Faith Rushford
Angus and Elisabeth Russell*
David Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. John Sayward*
Robert and Lynne S. Schwartz
Anne Segal
Abi Sessions
Dr. Shoshanna Shelley
Gail and Ned* Shulman
Kitty Shumlin
Brenda Siemer and Samuel Neustadt
Peter Sinclair
Toddy Sloan*
Jennifer Smith
Betty Smith-Mastaler and Tony Mastaler
A Friend from Shrewsbury
Antoinette Stafford*
Peter Stamm
Betty and Lawson Stewart*
Fran Stoddard
Stephanie Stouffer
Robert and Mary Stuart
MaryAnn Naber and Gregg Stuessi
Kathleen Billings Sullivan
Pierre Swick
Kristin Ann Johnson*
Molly Symons
Marcy and Andrew Tanger
Anna Taylor Caleb
Mrs. Carolyn C Tenney*
Dr. Brian Timura
Marklyn Trainor
Fred Bradley and Marilyn Trapeni
Jackie and Howard Travis
Cheryl Lang Ullman, DMD
C. H. Vanselow*
Richard and Barbara Wadhams*
Margery S. Walker*
Andrew and Dianne Warren
Janet and Paul Warren
Gary Momaney
Ann W. Weathers*
Mary Lewis Webb
Judith Wechsler
Beverly Weeks
Evelyn Westebbe
David and Peggy Williams
Catherine Willson
James Wilson
H. Peter Wimmer*
John Wires*
Steven and Susan Wood
Lois Wunderley
Barbara York and David Adair
Dohrn Zachai*
*deceased
Board & Staff
Board of Directors
Dennise R. Casey, Chair (South Burlington)
Marguerite Dibble, Vice Chair (Londonderry)
Michael Seaver, Treasurer (Burlington)
Liz Miller, Secretary (Burlington)
Jennifer Herrera Condry (Brandon)
Lane Pike Fury (Barre)
Peter M. Graham (Westmount, Quebec)
Kerri Hoffman (Northfield)
Molly Lambert (Swanton)
HB Lozito (Brattleboro)
CD Mattison (Burlington)
Brad Robertson (Venice, FL)
Travis Samuels (Barnet)
Weiwei Wang (South Burlington)
Alison Whritenour (Williston)
Vermont Public Team
Learn more about our staff at vermontpublic.org.
Members of the Vermont Public board and staff at the board retreat in June. (Photo credit: Courtesy)
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