Welcome New Council Members

We proudly announce the newest members of our council, representing a diverse and dynamic group of leaders, advocates, and professionals from communities across Vermont. Council members bring deeply relevant experience in philanthropy, education, health, business, and local community development. With this new set of council members, the council nearly doubles in size, strengthening our ability to connect with more communities, identify emerging needs, and champion gender-equity initiatives.  

Representing Local Communities

 “A larger council ensures greater representation of the Vermont Women’s Fund throughout the state. By expanding and diversifying our council, we’re deepening our presence in local communities and amplifying our ability to support programs that advance women and girls,” shared Emily Bush, Director of the Vermont Women’s Fund. “The work and dedication of VWF council members cannot be overstated.” 

Council members play a hands-on role through monthly meetings and committee work focused on grants, outreach, and governance—helping direct funding and strengthen community partnerships. In their local communities, they raise awareness, inform aligned organizations of grant opportunities, and support events and fundraising year-round. VWF Council members serve a three-year term and may serve up to two consecutive terms.

New VWF Council Members

The newest VWF Council members are:

• Lucy Briggs Barrett, Campaigns Finance Director at Emily’s List, of Burlington
• Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, founder of KBK Wealth Connection, of Waitsfield
• Amanda Cochrane, Executive Director of Umbrella, of St. Johnsbury
• Andrea Dion, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, of South Burlington
• Sara Kermenski, owner of Spring Hollow Financial, of Marlboro
• Tracy King, Associate Director of Operations at National Life, of Moretown
• Tiffany Ann Love, founder of the Love Leadership Foundation, of Middlebury; and
• Kendal Melvin Smith, Commissioner of the VT Department of Labor, of Barre.

 "We are delighted to welcome this exemplary cohort of women to the Vermont Women’s Fund Council,” said Council Co-chairs Sujata Moorti and Candice White. “Bringing women from across the state to the Council—with a diversity of personal and professional experiences—strengthens our ability to provide financial resources and collaboration to the many organizations lifting up Vermont women and girls."

 The new VWF Council members join current Council members Norka Chamorro of Johnson; Katarina Lisaius of Bolton; Sujata Moorti of New Haven; Kim Rupe Lennox of St. Johnsbury; Kelly Scannell of Williston; Corinne Taney of Williston; Candice White of Waitsfield; Alison Whritenour of Williston; Laurie Wood of Morristown; and Eva Zaret of Plainfield.  VWF staff includes Emily Bush, Director, of Manchester, and Bo Elliott Ramos, philanthropy specialist, of Rutland.