Emerge Vermont’s Cabinet

Emerge Vermont's Cabinet

The Emerge Vermont Cabinet is a dynamic and committed group of women who provide state leadership and direction for our organization.

We are so proud to introduce Emerge Vermont’s Cabinet. These amazing and diverse women hail from all over Vermont. Many have served in local, state or national government. All are deeply involved in their communities—some for decades, and some who are just starting out. Some are alums of our training programs. And all are committed to Emerge Vermont’s mission of recruiting and training more Democratic women to run for office, so that we can create a democracy that is truly reflective of our state and nation.

Meet our Cabinet Members:

Julia Barnes†
Colchester, VT
CEO, The Movement Cooperative

Abby Blum
Vergennes, VT
Associate Director of Development, The Nature Conservancy

Kanika Gandhi*
South Burlington, VT
Clinician, Spectrum Youth & Family Services

Shaina Kasper
Montpelier, VT
Policy Manager, T1International

Kate Lapp*†
Winooski, VT
Former Data Director, Vermont Democratic Party / Campaign Manager, Kesha for Congress

Joan Lenes†
Shelburne, VT
Former State Representative, Shelburne, VT

Anne Lezak†
Burlington, VT
Consultant / Strategist / Teacher / Editor, ADL Consulting / Chair, Vermont Democratic Party

Sharon Richards
Charlotte, VT
Former Library Media Specialist/ Development, Lake Champlain Waldorf School

Liz Schlegel
Waterbury, VT
Executive Director, The Alchemist Foundation

Mary Sullivan†
Burlington, VT
Former State Representative, Burlington, VT / Former National Democratic Committeewoman

Emerge Vermont Alum*
Emerge Vermont Instructor

In loving memory of Brenda Churchill

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved alum and Cabinet member Brenda Churchill. Mentor, advisor, supporter, and friend, Brenda touched the lives of the entire Emerge Vermont family. This lovely remembrance provides just a small glimpse into the life of this amazing, trailblazing woman. Rest in Power, Brenda.