Staff

Lisa Bilowith

Staff Member	Library
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	Saint Michaels College, Master of Arts
Home State	Vermont
Contact	Miller Information Commons

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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Julia Blanding

Staff Member	Women’s & Gender Center
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	New York
Fun Fact About Me	I have travelled to Greece, Italy, Iceland, Switzerland, France, England, and Turks & Caicos.
Contact	Skiff Annex

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

Additional Roles	Career Coach
Staff Member	Career Collaborative
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	University of Vermont, Bachelor of Science Business Administration
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	New York
Fun Fact About Me	Growing up, we were known as the "Flop Family" and, as the oldest of seven children, I am Flop #1
Contact	Perry Hall Schedule an Appointment

Biography

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

Staff Member	Facilities
Pronouns	He/Him/His

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Bruce Bovat

Additional Roles	Title IX Deputy
Staff Member	Campus Public Safety  Title IX Team
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Education	University of Vermont, Bachelor of Science
Contact	Email Me

Biography

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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David Boyle

Additional Roles	Adjunct Instructor
Staff Member	Counseling Center
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Education	Saint Michaels College, Master of Science in Psychology; Saint Michaels College, Master of Science and Administration
Areas of Expertise	Clinical Psychology Planning
Contact	Whiting Hall

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

Staff Member	Office of Admissions
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	New Hampshire
Fun Fact About Me	I have slept at an ice hotel in Finland, played my clarinet on the Great Wall of China, and made my own chocolate in Switzerland!
Contact	*Remote (802) 771-9859 Email Me Schedule an Appointment

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

Staff Member	Conference & Event Center
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	The College of Saint Rose, Bachelor of Science; The College of Saint Rose, Bachelor of Science
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	Vermont
Fun Fact About Me	I was a bassoonist throughout college, and love the instrument. My own bassoon is named Sylvia.
Contact	Communication and Creative Media

Biography

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

Staff Member	Facilities
Pronouns	He/Him/His

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Beth Brouard

Staff Member	Office of Admissions
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Vermont
Contact	Perry Hall

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Meghan Broughton

Staff Member	Office of the Registrar
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Massachusetts
Contact	Miller Information Commons

Biography

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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Carolyn Brown

Pronouns	They/Them/Theirs
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Home State	California
Contact	*Remote

Biography

Carolyn was originally a teacher of visual arts, whose journey into instructional design began many years ago while creating experiences to make asynchronous learning more effective and enjoyable for online students. Degrees in design and education technology are foundational to Carolyn’s work, and innovation is the fuel that moves them forward.

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Lexi Brown

Staff Member	Academic Coaching & Peer Tutoring
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	New York
Fun Fact About Me	I love listening to my dog eat crunchy snacks (snap peas, apples)
Contact	Miller Information Commons

Biography

Lexi Brown holds a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Harvard University and has over a decade of experience teaching, advising, and mentoring students at all levels. She has taught courses at Mount Holyoke College, Harvard Divinity School, and Brandeis University, and has worked closely with students on research, writing, time management, and independent projects like senior theses. In her work as an executive functioning coach and tutor, Alexis helps students develop strategies to stay organized, motivated, and focused, while connecting their academic work to their personal goals and values. At Champlain College, she enjoys supporting students in building confidence, finding balance, and making meaningful progress toward their academic and life goals.

Hobbies

Traveling, reading, hiking, baking, discovering new bakeries, and eating baked goods

Favorite Local Eateries

My favorite Vermont eateries are Shy Guy Gelato, Maliwan Thai Restaurant, Namaste

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Frankie Burch

Staff Member	Office of Housing & Residential Life  Student Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion
Pronouns	They/Them/Theirs
Home State	Maine
Fun Fact About Me	Growing up, I was a volunteer firefighter in my hometown and helped my dad teach fire safety at the local grammar and high schools!
Contact	Skiff Hall

Biography

Frankie Burch currently works as an Area Coordinator in House and Residential Life, and oversees the residential hall of 194 Saint Paul Street. In their time at Champlain College, Frankie has overseen over half of the College’s residence halls and has had the opportunity to support countless students throughout their college careers. While Frankie’s time at Champlain began with them overseeing a majority of first-year students, they have since transitioned into supervising upper-year students, finding excitement in preparing Champlainers for life after college! In addition to working in HRL, Frankie can also be found laughing with students in the WGC and ODI, participating on the staff DEIB Committee, chatting with campus partners at Champlain events, and admiring the view of Lake Champlain from various spots on campus!

Frankie grew up near Bar Harbor, Maine and graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2019 with a degree in English Literature and a minor in International & Global Studies. Working as a Resident Advisor, Tutor, Peer Mentor, and a Student Engagement Liaison throughout their undergraduate experience, Frankie fell in love with the college atmosphere of learning and growth! Their career in Student Affairs at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, where they worked in Residential Communities. Finding that they missed the mountains and kindness of the Northern Woods, they moved back in 2021, and took a job with Champlain College.

Frankie loves the beauty of the Green Mountain State, the kindness of their colleagues at Champlain, and the indescribable passion of Champlain students! Frankie values being a life-long learner and is continuing their educational journey by pursuing a graduate degree in English Literature at the University of Vermont.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont

Frankie loves packing a picnic and good book before spending the day exploring the countless waterways of Vermont in search of the perfect summer beach! Their favorite local eateries include Mr. Mike’s, Wallflower Collective, Palmer Sugar House, and Four Quarters Brewing!

Hobbies

Kayaking, swimming, reading, painting, crocheting, playing video games, playing my bass guitar, and cuddling with my cat!

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Wayne Buttles

Staff Member	Information Systems
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Education	Champlain College, Associate in Science
Contact	Miller Center at Lakeside

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