We’re kicking off the new academic year with an introduction to your Staff Council Executive Board! We all look forward to seeing you in person and virtually at Thursday’s Staff Council meeting.
Name: Sarah Camille Wilson
Staff Council Role: Staff Council President
“I just started in this role, but I have been an elected member of the executive board for three years as co-chair of the C& E committee”
Day Job: Manage the customer service department in the Library
Celebrating over 5 years at Champlain!
Fun Facts: “In addition to my full-time job at Champlain, I moonlight teaching ceramics at BCA and the Shelburne Craft School. – The longest distance I have ridden my bicycle in one day is 67 miles. – I lived in India for six months, teaching a ceramics course and eating dosa as often as possible.”
Back-to-school tip: “Frontload as much as you can, and then take it as it comes, one day at a time!”
Name: Shaylea Scribner
Staff Council Role: Past President One Year Advisory Role from July 2022 – Present
Day Job: Advancement Project Manager
Celebrating 8 years and 11 months at Champlain!
Fun Facts: “I have been on Staff Council for a long time! I served as the President from 2018-2022, but prior to that was a Networking Committee member, and then a co-chair of that committee. – I have TWO degrees from Champlain College. My Bachelor’s Degree in Business which I received in 2010, and then an MBA I received in 2017.”
Back-to-school tip: “Utilize the location feature on your Google Calendar to indicate if you are in the office, working remotely, or somewhere else. This is super helpful for others when trying to schedule meetings!”
Name: Jared Cadrette
Staff Council Role: Vice President for 5 years
Day Job: Director of Student Engagement
Celebrating 10 years at Champlain!
Fun Fact: “I was chosen as Prom King at my Junior Prom.”
Back-to-school tip: “Wear your name stage the first few weeks of the semester so students, staff, and faculty can learn your name.”
Name: Tara Arneson
Staff Council Role: Secretary for 4 years
Day Job: Registrar / Adjunct Faculty / School Board Member / Parent!
Celebrating 9 years at Champlain!
Fun Fact: “I was a competitive snowboarder in my heyday.”
Back-to-school tip: “Get plenty of rest, drink lots of water. and remember to eat.”
Name: Kevin Duerr
Staff Council Role: Staff Networking Committee, Co-Chair since June 2022
Day Job: Associate Registrar
Celebrating 5 years at Champlain!
Fun Fact: “I have been playing bass guitar for 16 years.”
Back-to-school tip: “Drink lots of coffee!”
Name: Leah Miller
Staff Council Role: Staff Networking Committee, Co-Chair for 3+ years
Day Job: Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Celebrating 4+ years at Champlain!
Fun Fact: “I love to run, hike, and bike with my dog. Outside of Champlain, I spend my summer coaching at Stowe Running Camp.”
Back-to-school tip: “Attend a variety of different events on campus so you can meet new co-workers and learn new things about friends you work with every day.”
Name: Emily Fenuccio
Staff Council Role: Communications & Engagement Committee, Co-Chair since July 2022
Day Job: Academic Advising Team Lead, CCO
Celebrating 5 years at Champlain!
Fun Fact: “I enjoy reading, baking, talking about astrology, and watching movies!”
Back-to-school tip: “I think different brightly colored pens definitely makes taking notes more enjoyable.”
Name: Emily Rudolph
Staff Council Role: Communications & Engagement Committee, Co-Chair since June 2022
Day Job: Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Celebrating 3+ years at Champlain!
Fun Fact: “I recently got a new record player and I’m having a blast building a vinyl collection. My grandfather’s Nat King Cole collection is my favorite!”
Back-to-school tip: “Don’t be afraid of a new challenge, you never know what you might learn and who you might meet!”
Name: Monica Fung-Janardhan
Staff Council Role: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee, Co-Chair for 1+ years
Day Job: Associate Director, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Celebrating 3 years at Champlain!
Fun Fact: “I have two dogs named Nugget and Noodle!”
Back-to-school tip: “When things get tough, lean on each other. We are in this together!”
Name: Elin Melchior
Staff Council Role: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee, Co-Chair for a few months
Day Job: Study Abroad Coordinator
Celebrating 9 years at Champlain!
Fun Fact: “My mother still makes my lunch every day!”
Back-to-school tip: “More coffee!”
Name: Leslie Van Wagner
Staff Council Role: Staff Welfare & Advocacy, Co-Chair for a few months
Day Job: Associate Director, Academic Support and Coaching Services
Celebrating 3.5 years at Champlain!
Fun Fact: “I’m a theater junkie. In a (non-Covid) year, I generally see 20 or so plays/musicals in NYC with my best friend.”
Back-to-school tip: “Talk with as many students as you can–they’re great!”
Name: Danielle L’Esperance
Staff Council Role: Staff Welfare & Advocacy, Co-Chair
Day Job: Associate Manager, Compass Student Services
Celebrating 3+ years at Champlain!
Fun Fact: “She can perfectly mimic the squid from Finding Nemo. Her mom is a Champlain alum, class of ’86.”
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Name: Cory Davis
Staff Council Role: Treasurer for a few months
Day Job: Director of Community Standards
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