THE IDEA FUND TEAM
Michelle Marrocco
Project Support Team
michelle@benningtonideafund.org
Michelle helps Idea Generators develop their projects and submit their applications.
Elyse Belarge
Project Support Team
Elyse helps Idea Generators develop their projects and submit their applications.
Rachel Newton
Project Support Team
Rachel helps Idea Generators develop their projects and submit their applications.
Rebecca Raymond
Project Support Team
rebecca@benningtonideafund.org
Rebecca helps Idea Generators develop their projects and submit their applications.
Rory Price
Project Support Team
Rory helps Idea Generators develop their projects and submit their applications.
Dimitri Garder
Fundraising Coordinator
dimitri@benningtonideafund.org
Dimitri works with investors to raise money for the Idea Fund.
THE STEERING COMMITTEE
Our Steering Committee is made up of local community and business leaders with specific areas of expertise. Steering Committee members are nominated and appointed by the Idea Fund's Investors and serve terms of up to three years. The current Steering Committee is made up of the following individuals, listed along with their area of expertise.
Dixie Zens (Abacus Automation), Business
Tim Payne (Southwestern Vermont Supervisory Union), Education
Kevin Bissaccio (NBT Bank), Finance
Bill Botzow (Vermont House of Representatives), Government
Denise Main (Sunrise Family Resource Center), Non-Profit Management
Sadie Fischesser (Vermont Agency of Human Services), Health and Social Services
Mary Lee-Clark (Second Congregational Church, Greater Bennington Interfaith Council), Faith-Based Programs
The Idea Fund is supported entirely by volunteers and donations. We do not have any paid staff, and all donations go directly to creating grants. If you would like to support the Idea Fund by volunteering your time or by making a personal donation, we welcome your help!
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