Meet the Speakers

The conference features a dynamic lineup of speakers, including accomplished alumni and influential local business leaders, who embody the spirit of Vermont’s communities and the transformative power of higher education.

Their stories and insights will not only celebrate individual achievement but also highlight the collective strength of Vermont’s educational and economic ecosystems. More speakers coming soon!

  • Man taking selfie outside a building with bicycles parked nearby, cloudy sky overhead.

    Kevin Chu | Executive Director, Vermont Futures Project

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  • A woman with shoulder-length dark hair with purple highlights, wearing gold hoop earrings, a black top, and a delicate gold necklace, smiling outdoors.

    Julie Hulburd | Commissioner, Vermont Cannabis Control Board

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  • A man in a suit smiling with a historic white building with a gold dome in the background, and snow on the ground.

    Mike Pieciak | Vermont State Treasurer

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  • Dylan Giambatista | Director of Public Affairs, Vermont Gas Systems

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  • Libby Duane Adams | Chief Advocay Officer and Co-Founder, Alteryx

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  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a beige blazer and a white shirt, smiling against a dark background.

    Kelly Mesler | CEO at Everwell Consulting

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  • A smiling middle-aged man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a suit jacket, white shirt, and red tie, standing in front of a blue background with gold emblem and stars.

    John Kascenska | Representative

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  • Elizabeth Mauch | Chancellor, VSCS

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  • Robert McDougall '99 | Deputy Attorney General, State of Vermont

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