Members of the Governor's Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities
The Committee comprises 22 members, including representatives from key state and federal agencies and individuals appointed by the Governor.
The Committee maintains a balanced representation of the business community, service providers, and individuals with disabilities or those who represent Vermonters with disabilities. Geographic diversity is also prioritized whenever possible to ensure statewide representation.
Current Members 2025
- Donna Curtin (Chair) Co-Owner/Vocational Counselor, Tandem Workforce Collaborative
- Robert Burke (Vice-Chair) Director, Office of Veterans Affairs
- Diane Dalmasse - Director, HireAbility
- Larry Forsyth - Veterans Services Coordinator- Vermont Department of Labor
- Danielle Kane - Assistant Director of Workforce Development Division, Vermont Department of Labor
- Rose Lucenti - Retired, Department of Labor
- Samanta Davidson Green - Executive Director at JAM – Junction Arts & Media
- Stirling Peeples - Self Advocate & Communication Assistant
- Lisa Elowson - Owner & Professional Mediator, Gather Meditation
- Nat Piper - Business, Legislative & Community Outreach Manager at State of Vermont - Division of HireAbility VT
- Taya Tarr- Blind Services Assistant Director, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Joe Major - Executive Director, Upper Valley Aquatic Center, State Senator
- Shalini Suryanarayana - Director, Office of Racial Equity | Education & Outreach
- Pam Schriner, Director, Business Enterprise Program ReSOURCE: A Nonprofit Community Enterprise
For information on joining the GCEPD, please email Katie.Franco@vermont.gov
