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Linda Reid

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Linda has been working at Champlain College Online since 2015. For five years, she worked directly with online adult students as a Senior Academic Advisor. Since 2020, she has been behind-the-scenes nerding out with Excel and other data tools to best support the success of all online students as the Senior Reporting Analyst. Linda has been working in higher education for over twenty years, starting with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2001) and followed up with a Master’s of Education degree (UMass Amherst, 2010). She has consistently worked either in an advising position or in a data position. People and data are her passions, except of course for her husband and son. She is focused on access needs for all students and has a particular interest in the needs of/support for neurodivergent students (youth and adults).

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Kate Reid

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Kate is an accomplished marketing professional and writer with a proven track record in strategic marketing communications and brand development. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in writing and image from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. With an eye and ear for storytelling, she brings her love for language and people to organizations, helping them to visualize their data and humanize their brand experience through various mediums.

With extensive experience in launching innovative marketing tools and processes, including Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Kate excels at reaching new audiences and driving engagement, even with limited resources.

Known for her direct, inquisitive, and collaborative approach, Kate excels at aligning expectations across diverse teams. As an agile-trained leader, she champions shared accountability and has successfully mentored numerous new hires, even during challenging times. Her leadership skills have been tested in complex staffing situations, where she has demonstrated courage and maintained a supportive team environment.

Kate is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She actively works to create an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and experiences, believing that diverse teams drive innovation.

Kate’s portfolio includes high-impact branding initiatives, such as the rebranding of the HVC Cares van for Dartmouth Health and the successful launch of the Vermont Blue Advantage® health insurance brand.

Kate lives in Waterbury, Vermont, with her husband Colin, their dog Linus, and cat Perry. She has a deep appreciation for the outdoors and, when not at work, can be found hiking, biking, reading, and paddle boarding.

Hobbies

Downhill mountain biking, paddle boarding, reading, writing, hiking, and cooking

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont

I love spending time at Bolton Valley biking, the Waterbury Reservoir in the warmer months and I enjoy dining out at the incredible restaurants we have in our region like Black Back Pub and Gallus in Waterbury, VT.

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Andrew Reid

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Maggie Riley

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Maggie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has been a Counselor with the Counseling Center at Champlain since 2013. Maggie loves the small community here and appreciates that working with students and graduate interns challenges her thinking and introduces her to new ideas.

Maggie has many clinical interests including social psychology, navigating interpersonal dynamics and family of origin concerns, and exploring spirituality.

In her spare time Maggie enjoys spending time with family and friends, getting coffee in the Old North End and watching old movies.

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Anthony Rivers

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Anthony Rivers is a Champlain alum who earned his B.S. in Psychology in 2018. After graduation, he applied his understanding of learning and the brain to teach people about their dogs’ behavior and ways to address it, earning certification in 2020. Anthony returned to the Champlain community in 2022 – first to the Compass Student Services team, before transitioning to his current role in the ODI in August 2022. Anthony was born and raised in the Cayman Islands, but often traveled to visit family in Vermont during the summertime. While his mom’s love for scuba diving is what initially drew her to Cayman Brac, Anthony’s love for hiking and nature has helped make Vermont his second home. Anthony is passionate about mentorship, Caribbean history and culture, his dog Chip (and other dogs), encouraging self-discovery and facilitating identity work. When he isn’t working or taking care of Chip, you may find Anthony playing intramural basketball with the Staff/Faculty & Alumni team, writing, doing some kind of outdoor activity, or enjoying some downtime with a video game.

What are your hobbies?

Hiking, basketball, gaming, writing

Tell us about your favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Cooking with fresh local produce from farmers markets, Island Passion, Harmony’s Kitchen

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Stephen Robinson

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Dr. Stephen Robinson is a British born, Canadian raised and educated environmental geoscientist with a PhD from McGill University (2000). Since 2008 he has been working in international education in Ireland as Director and Professor at Champlain College’s Dublin study abroad. Stephen previously held the Chapin Chair in Geology at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. He is co-founder and board member of ASAPI, the Association of Study Abroad Providers in Ireland, and co-founder and Chair of EUASA, the European Association of Study Abroad. He is passionate about climate action and sustainability in study abroad.

Stephen recently acted as Guest Editor of a Special Issue of Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad. The Special Issue, due for release in early 2025, is titled US Study Abroad: The View from Europe, and features 3 papers co-authored by Robinson.

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Abraham Rogers

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Abe has worked as a Public Safety Officer at Champlain College since November 2023.

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Melissa Rosenberg

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Melissa was a first-generation college student, graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Business and Economics from SUNY Cobleskill in 1992. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Rural Economics from the University of Vermont in 1995. After spending several years in Maine, Melissa found her way back to Vermont and is thrilled to be part of the Champlain College community. As the Senior Director of Admissions, she finds it incredibly rewarding to work with students and their families throughout the admissions process, helping to make a difference in their lives.

Melissa is enjoying her return to the beautiful state of Vermont, discovering new hiking trails and spending quality time with her family.

Territory

California, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts (Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester), Nevada, Oregon, Washington

Hobbies

Hiking, Biking, Cooking

Favorite Local Eateries & Things to do in Vermont

Healthy Living Cafe, August First, and The Gryphon

Bike the Causeway, Peruse the local Farmers Markets, Explore the Intervale.

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Hannah Rounds

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Celia Russell

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Zoltan Sachs

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Starting with his immigration from Hungary at a young age, Zoltan’s life story is marked by transitions, each building on the skills and experiences from the previous one. His time in the Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller not only gave him a foundation in managing critical situations but also prepared him for the complexities of managing computer centers during the infancy of the digital age.

His role at the University of Vermont’s computer center during the 1980s, a pivotal time in the development of computing technology, highlights his early engagement with technology. This experience set the stage for his subsequent position at SymQuest Group, where he started an intrapreneurial business that generated significant recurring revenue, demonstrating not just his technical acumen but also his business savvy and innovation.

After SymQuest, Zoltan’s move to lead a recurring revenue practice within an e-commerce company underscores his adaptability and foresight in navigating the tech industry’s evolution. His subsequent role as IT Director at a global bioscience company before returning to academia at Champlain College reflects a broadening of his interests and skills, bridging technology with science and education.

Throughout his career, Zoltan’s commitment to community service, exemplified by his involvement with local nonprofits and community justice initiatives, adds a dimension to his professional achievements. It’s a testament to the belief that success is not just about individual advancement but also about lifting others and giving back to the community.

Zoltan’s engagement with activities like sailboat racing, wreck diving, skiing, and working on cars and electronics shows a love for challenges outside the workplace. These hobbies, alongside his dedication to family and friends, round out an individual whose professional success is in harmony with personal fulfillment and community impact.

Zoltan has a Bachelor’s of Science in Business, an MBA in Information Technology, and a Project+ Certification.

What are your hobbies?

Sailing, sailboat racing, technology, mechanics, wreck diving

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Aubrie Sauer

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Aubrie was born and raised in Southern Vermont where she developed her love of history from learning about local Revolutionary War battles. She earned her bachelor’s degrees in History and in Archaeology, Technology, and Historical Structures at the University of Rochester in 2016. In 2017, Aubrie moved to Boston to attend graduate school at Simmons University where she graduated in 2021 with dual-masters degrees in History (MA) and in Library and Information Science: Archives Management (MS).

After finishing graduate school, Aubrie moved back to Vermont and into the Burlington area. She began working at Champlain College shortly thereafter in 2022 in the position she currently holds as a circulation coordinator at the Champlain College Library.

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Rachel Sayward

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Rachel joined the Housing and Residential Life team as an Area Coordinator in August 2024. In her role as an AC, she oversees several of the beautiful Victorian mansions on campus and with the help of her amazing team of Resident Advisors. Rach loves living on campus, breaking bread with her students, visiting the mansions for her RAs’ programs, and supporting students throughout their college experience. She hopes every eager Champlain beaver takes advantage of their time on campus to live life to the fullest, having fun at campus events and savoring all that Burlington has to offer!

Before landing at Champlain College, she hopscotched around northern New England. Born in Massachusetts but soul-tied to Maine, she attended Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire, where she studied psychology. During her time at FPU, she was a cheerleader, participated in Student Government, and most importantly, served her peers as a Community Assistant (Resident Advisor). After graduation, Rach moved to Vermont to work at Castleton University as an Area Coordinator. At Castleton, she primarily supported first-year students and oversaw gender-inclusive housing. A few years later, feeling a tug in her heart, she moved back to Maine to work at Husson University as a Resident Director. While it was fun to be back in Maine, Rach felt the Green Mountains of Vermont calling to her. Luckily, Champlain welcomed her back to Vermont with open arms!!

When Rach is not in her office or wandering campus, she can often be found crocheting one of her many projects. She loves to spend time with her two cats, Birch and Barbeque; they keep her great company while working on her book club’s next read! Folks walking through Finney Quad may spot her perched in her hammock while reading or crocheting in the sunshine. In the warmth of summer, Rach also loves to go for a swim with the help of her prized possession, a Vermont state park pass!

Hobbies

Crocheting, reading, swimming, and watching films at the cinema!

Favorite Local Eateries and Things to do in Vermont

Yates Family Orchard in Hinesburg for their Dreamees- a hot cider donut and creemee soft serve! The Village Scoop in Colchester or Judi’s in Williston for a sweet ice cream treat!

Boba tea from the Always Full Market on Church Street, Muddy Waters on Main Street for a maple iced latte, and Kountry Kart Deli (also on Main!) for a delish steak and cheese! McGillicuddy’s is also becoming a fast favorite of mine!

My favorite swimming spots throughout Vermont include Branbury State Park, Bomoseen State Park, Lake St Catherine State Park, and Camp Plymouth State Park!

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Edward Schlak

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Edward Schlak is a Champlain College Alum of the class of 2013 graduating with a degree in Secondary Education. After graduation Edward spent several years working for the USPS as a Mail Carrier as well as managing shipping and receiving for other institutions. He returned to Champlain in 2021 as the Mail Center Coordinator managing a team of student workers who process all incoming and outgoing deliveries for the college. In his spare time he enjoys disc golf and gardening.

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Uli Schwendener

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Uli is the Government, Corporations, and Foundations Relations specialist within Champlain College’s Advancement team. His work explores connections between funders and Champlain’s innovative approach to higher education. His prior experiences in the nonprofit world supported conservation work with organizations such as the New England Aquarium, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and Mass Audubon. He holds a BA from Kenyon College in International Studies with minors in Environmental Science and Spanish.

Outside of work, he plays piano and loves spending time outdoors: hiking, biking, backpacking, and lying in a nice patch of grass.

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