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Marnie Behrendt

Biography

Joining Champlain in 2021, Marnie has spent the majority of her professional career serving students in higher education. As a non-traditional, first-generation student herself, she is passionate about the opportunities higher education offers people who embark on that journey. She has served in multiple roles at a variety of colleges, but is most impressed with the student-centric focus of the leadership at Champlain.

What are your hobbies?

Dogs, crafting

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Danelle Berube

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Lisa Bilowith

Biography

Lisa is a part-time Circulation Coordinator and Champlain College graduate of the class of 1985.

What are your hobbies?

Hiking, Cooking, Reading, Knitting, Cribbage, Kayaking, Snorkeling

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

Any kind of woods or lake walk. Local farm to table eateries.

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Robin Bissett

Biography

Robin Bissett is a writer, editor, and teacher based in Burlington. She earned her MFA in Fiction from the University of Montana.

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Julia Blanding

Biography

Julia comes to Champlain with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a minor in music as well as a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Julia spent six years working in community mental health organizations such as Lund, NFI, Pathways, Spectrum, and HOPEworks. She also has three years experience working in the local live music scene and volunteers with GrooveSafe, a non-profit that educates concert-goers about consent and bystander intervention at shows.

She brings an intersectional feminist framework to Champlain’s Women’s & Gender Center which recognizes how multiple forms of discrimination can overlap and affect people’s lives. She aims to connect students to the local community, in particular the music, art, and activism scenes.

Outside of work, Julia loves knitting, skiing, camping, canoeing, yoga, and live music. Her pride and joy is Bunker, her snuggly Basset Hound mix. Julia hopes to combine her passion for intersectional feminism and activism with her creative and outdoorsy hobbies to help students ignite their passions and hobbies.

Hobbies

Skiing, Singing/Songwriting, Guitar, Live Music, Knitting, Canoeing, Camping, Dogs

Favorite Local Eateries

The Mock Eel from Single Pebble a delicacy for vegans and carnivores alike! Live music at Higher Ground and Nectar’s are a must.

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Pat Boera

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A former New Yorker who adopted Vermont as “home,” Pat Boera is an enthusiastic member of the Champlain College Career Collaborative team.

As a University of Vermont graduate who majored in Marketing, Pat uses her expertise every day to help students and alumni market themselves to prospective employers. She worked in the Hospitality Industry out of college, spending time on the management team of two of Vermont’s leading properties—The Tyler Place Family Resort and the historic Middlebury Inn. With this background, she strives to provide five-star service to the varied constituents who are her “customers”—students, alumni, colleagues, employers, and community members. Pat was honored by her Champlain College colleagues with selection as the first recipient of the Elizabeth Durick Staff Service Award.

Pat works hard and plays hard. When she’s not working at her office, popping into classes to present workshops, assisting with InSight initiatives, planning a Career Ed*Venture or Signature Event, or helping facilitate the Annual Elevator Pitch Competition, you are likely to find Pat dedicating time to favorite community activities in Burlington and Middlebury. She has been a volunteer with Lyric Theatre Company since college days, working in nearly every behind-the-scenes aspect of productions. She was a longtime House Captain at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts; is a trained Audio-Describer who helps blind and visually-impaired audience members “see” performances; and helped found the award-winning Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green.

Pat has been recognized for service with two special awards—The Middlebury College Citizens Medal and as a United Way Hometown Heroes Nominee—and she hopes that this involvement makes her a good role model for Champlain College students and alumni. Pat can’t go a day without reading. She also dabbles in artisan crafts, specifically calligraphy and silk-screening and loves to be in the audience at live theater performances every chance she gets.

What are your hobbies?

Volunteering, reading, calligraphy, silk-screening

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Favorite eateries: Warner’s Snack Bar on the St. Albans-Swanton Road; Rosie’s Restaurant in Middlebury. Favorite things to do in Vermont: Exploring Vermont’s cities and towns as part of the Vermont 251 Club; attending live theater performances with friends

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Michael Bourgeois

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Bruce Bovat

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Bruce Bovat began his role as Director of Champlain College Campus Public Safety in 2016. Prior to coming to Champlain, he led a 20-year career with the Burlington Police Department, holding a number of roles including Deputy Chief of Police and Director of the Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations. After his retirement from the City of Burlington, he spent 5 years as a Leadership Consultant for the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He also served 20 years in the Army National Guard before retiring in 2009.

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Molly Bove

What are your hobbies?

Spending time with family and friends, reading a book and listening to good music!

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

The Village Scoop in Colchester is the best place to get ice cream!

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David Boyle

Biography

Born in Philadelphia (Go Eagles!) and raised in Vermont. Joined the Vermont Army National Guard at 18 and which became a career. Deployed twice in support of the Global War on Terrorism with one in Kuwait and one in Afghanistan. Retired from the military after more that 26 years in service (23 of them on Active Duty). Currently assigned as a clinician at the college’s counseling center.

Holds two Masters Degrees, one in Administration and one in Clinical Psychology, both from St. Michael’s College. Worked in the mental health field for over 13 years. First clinical experience in the field was working in a Combat Stress Control Clinic in Afghanistan treating service members with mental health issues. Other relevant clinical experience is in both community mental health (in crisis and drug addiction issues) and in private practice.

Distinctions & Awards

Bronze Star Medal
Army Meritorious Service Medal 2nd Award
Army Commendation Medal 5th Award
Army Achievement Medal 4th Award

Recommended Reading, Listening & Viewing

• The Guns of August, Barbara Tuchman
• The Gettysburg Address

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Lauren Broderick

Biography

Lauren brings over ten years of experience in undergraduate college admissions and college access work to Champlain. A NH native, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Education from Colby-Sawyer College, and her Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.

A natural connector at heart, Lauren enjoys meeting students and families exactly where they are in the college journey. Whether she’s visiting high schools across her territories or connecting with school and college counselors, she’s all about sharing what makes Champlain’s community special. She’s particularly passionate about working with first-generation college students, understanding the unique challenges and excitement that come with being the first in the family to pursue higher education. Lauren’s student-centered approach is simple: every prospective student and their support network deserve personalized direction as they navigate the college search process.

Territories:

Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts (Essex), Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota 

Hobbies

Outside of work, you can find Lauren supporting her favorite musicians at venues around New England and beyond, traveling to new places, discovering the best gluten-free restaurants, and spending time by the water.

Favorite Local Eateries and Things to do in Vermont

I absolutely love the energy of Church Street with its incredible mix of restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Whenever I’m in town, you’ll definitely find me making a stop at Lake Champlain Chocolates, too!

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Christina Brooker

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Christina joined Champlain College in 2017, and currently serves as the Director of the Conference & Event Center. In this role she leads a team with two primary areas of focus: supporting internal campus events and facilities, and welcoming the numerous guests that the Conference & Event Center is pleased to host on campus. Christina believes in building authentic and lasting relationships with the many repeat customers she works with through personable and efficient communication, an intimate knowledge of the campus she serves, and a solid dose of humor along the way.

Previously, Christina worked in the non-profit arts sector for 10 years including many years engaging with classical musicians in orchestra management. In various roles her work involved fundraising, community-building, and special events. She holds a B.S. in Music Industry with minors in both Business and Women’s Studies from The College of Saint Rose, and an M.B.A. from Champlain College.

A native Vermonter, Christina currently lives on a local farm where she spends her time caring for and being entertained by 200+ pigs and nearly 100 sheep. Her hobbies outside of the barn include knitting, hiking, solo travel exploration, and creating the perfect picnic.

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Nathan Brooks

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Beth Brouard

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Meghan Broughton

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Meghan graduated from Champlain in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Her love of organizing and tending to fine details lends well to managing curriculum and on-campus classroom assignments. If you’re lucky, you will find Meghan spending her free time reading her way through a Sisyphean TBR. If you’re unlucky, she will be explaining, in extreme detail, the cultural impact of “Twilight.”

Hobbies

Reading, crafting, decorating cakes, and singing.

Tell us about your favorite local eateries

The perfect Vermont Saturday is going to the Farmers Market, grabbing lunch from Green Mountain PotStickers, sipping on a maple cold brew latte from Roll Away Cafe, and perusing the Vintage Market next door.

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