Staff and Board
Staff
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Abel-Palmer | Executive Director | 802-863-7153 |
| Muna Arbow | Paralegal | 802-863-7153 |
| Kyle Clauss | Staff Attorney | 802-863-7153 |
| Chelsea Conway | Staff Attorney | 802-863-7153 |
| Eric Fanning | Staff Attorney | 802-863-7153 |
| Stacey Francese | Deputy Director | 802-863-7153 |
| Margaret Frye | Managing Attorney | 802-863-7153 |
| Rachel Jones | Staff Attorney | 802-863-7153 |
| Jenny Koppang | Support Staff | 802-863-7153 |
| Julie Marshall | Paralegal | 802-863-7153 |
| Cielo Mendoza | Staff Attorney | 802-863-7153 |
| George Salmons | Paralegal | 802-863-7153 |
| Maggie Sayles | Staff Attorney | 802-863-7153 |
| Bradley Showman | Staff Attorney + Pro Bono Coordinator | 802-863-7153 |
| Kris Surette | Web Manager | 802-383-2222 |
| Maya Sutton-Smith | Paralegal | 802-863-7153 |
| Renee Vigneau | Paralegal | 802-863-7153 |
Board members
Our board members include former clients, community and business leaders, and members of the private bar.
- Jared Carter, Esq., Attorney Trustee
- Erin Jacobsen, Esq., Attorney Trustee, Vice President
- Chace Jennings, Client Trustee
- Jill Martin Diaz, Esq., Attorney Trustee, Treasurer
- Jessica A. Oski, Esq., Attorney Trustee, Secretary
- Michael Ruggles, Client Trustee
- Olivia Smith-Hammond, Client Trustee
- Bessie Weiss, Esq., Attorney Trustee, President
- Victoria Westgate, Attorney Trustee
Board meetings are open to the public
The next meetings are:
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 4:30 - 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 4:30 - 7 p.m.
For information about how to attend the next meeting, please call (802) 863-5620 and ask for the executive assistant.
Minutes from previous meetings are available on request. To request minutes, please call (802) 863-5620 and ask for the executive assistant.