The GIV Team

GIV is led by staff and volunteers who are passionate about education and educational equity.

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Board of Trustees

Marlene Allen - Treasurer

Rutland, VT

Heather Ayres

Quechee, VT

Nan Bambara*

Dorset, VT

Sue Bentlage**– Vice Chair

Essex Junction, VT

Jeremiah Breer*

Barre, VT

Juliette Britton*

Manchester Ctr, VT

Jane Campbell**

Morrisville, VT

Melanie Centeno* **

Hinesburg, VT

Fran Clougherty** – Chair

South Burlington, VT

Lena Godeck*

Essex Junction, VT

Marilyn Grunewald**

Swanton, VT

Gary Marini – Secretary

Brandon, VT

Dan Mullen

Richmond, VT

Jan Murray

Shelburne, VT

Travis Samuels

St. Johnsbury, VT

Weiwei Wang*

Burlington, VT

Michelle Weissman*

S. Burlington, VT

Our board represents the communities we serve with dedication to our shared mission.

The Governor’s Institutes helps Vermont create productive, empowered, and engaged young adults by reaching out to diverse learners with high-impact, world-class learning opportunities that stimulate their personal growth and expand their aspirations, perspectives, and career horizons.

The GIV Board in 2024

GIV Board of Trustees

Interested in joining the GIV Board of Trustees?

If you’re interested in supporting young people from all over the State, apply now to join the Board of Trustees at GIV!

Apply now with our online application at GIV.org/board-application

Staff Team

Elizabeth Frascoia

Executive Director (and Alum!)

Jennie Gartner

Director of Programs

Tamira Martel

Development Director

Mike Leach

Business & Data Manager

Gaia Uman Borrero

Operations Manager

Matthew Binginot

Outreach & Communications Manager

Matthew Grimo

Executive Operations Coordinator

Westley

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2026 GIV HQ Team

The GIV HQ Team

The GIV HQ team works year-round to support our organization and coordinate a wealth of learning adventures for Vermont students.

Many of us are alumni of Governor’s Institutes, and all of us share a passion for supporting young people and ensuring access to life-changing educational opportunities.

Please reach out to connect with us!

Institute Directors

Corey Harrower

Arts Institute Director

Mike Cross

Engineering Institute Director

Tamie-Jo Dickinson

Entrepreneurship Institute Director

Emilie Kornheiser

Global Issues & Youth Action Institute Director

Bryan Duff

Health & Medicine Institute Director

Linda Segovia Wise

Mathematical Sciences Institute Director

Shannon Walters

Technology & Design Institute Director

Dr. Ari Preston

Weather & Climate Studies Institute Director