WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is pleased to welcome the appointment of three new members to its board of directors: Gary Stroud, Mimi Yahn, and Jessica Ucci as the Head Start Policy Council representative for the board.
Their addition strengthens SEVCA’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that its leadership reflects the perspectives and voices of the communities it serves.
As a tripartite board, SEVCA’s governance structure includes representatives from the public, private, and client sectors, ensuring that the organization remains responsive, inclusive, and community driven. The new members are joining the client sector, which represents the interests of individuals and families with low incomes – the very people SEVCA exists to empower and support. And one is joining the private sector, which represents the communities that support our work.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jess, Gary, and Mimi to SEVCA’s board,” said Josh Davis, SEVCA’s executive director. “Their expertise, insight, and dedication to community action will be invaluable as we continue our mission to eliminate poverty and create opportunities for all in southeastern Vermont.”
Southeastern Vermont Community Action is a 60-year-old nonprofit serving Windham and Windsor counties by helping families overcome hardship and build stability. This past year, SEVCA supported 3,500 people in 2,000 households with more than 7,500 services. From housing and fuel assistance, to financial coaching, early childhood education, microbusiness support, tax prep, home repair, and weatherization, we are here to help create thriving communities.
If you’re interested in learning more about SEVCA or its programs, visit www.sevca.org, call 802-722-4575, or email hello@sevca.org.