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Stephen Robinson

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Dr. Stephen Robinson is a British born, Canadian raised and educated environmental geoscientist with a PhD from McGill University (2000). Since 2008 he has been working in international education in Ireland as Director and Professor at Champlain College’s Dublin Campus. Stephen previously held the Chapin Chair in Geology at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. He is co-founder and board member of ASAPI, the Association of Study Abroad Providers in Ireland, and co-founder and Chair of EUASA, the European Association of Study Abroad. He is passionate about climate action and sustainability in study abroad.

Stephen recently acted as Guest Editor of a Special Issue of Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad. The Special Issue, due for release in early 2025, is titled US Study Abroad: The View from Europe, and features 3 papers co-authored by Robinson.

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Abraham Rogers

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Abe has worked as a Public Safety Officer at Champlain College since November 2023.

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Kimberly Rojas Cepeda

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Kimberly graduated from Columbia College in Columbia, SC with a B.A. in Public Relations. She has been in her current role since September 2022.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, Whittling

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Cafe Dim Sum

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Melissa Rosenberg

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Hannah Rounds

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Emily Rudolph

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Emily Rudolph has been a member of the Champlain College community for eight years. In 2010, she arrived on campus as a first year student and completed her Bachelor’s Degree in 2014. After several years working in the hospitality industry, Emily returned to Champlain College in 2019 as a member of the admissions team. Emily has also been an active member for Staff Council and is the current Co-Chair of the Communications and Engagement Committee. When not on campus, Emily can be found at a local bookstore, hiking the Vermont trails, and skiing at as many mountains as she can.

Territory

New Jersey, New York (Central, Manhattan, Boroughs, Long Island, Upstate, Western and Westchester County), Oregon, Washington

What are your hobbies?

Reading, hiking, skiing, and walking dogs.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont

My favorite place to eat is either Bluebird BBQ or Folino’s Pizza

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Celia Russell

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Zoltan Sachs

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Starting with his immigration from Hungary at a young age, Zoltan’s life story is marked by transitions, each building on the skills and experiences from the previous one. His time in the Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller not only gave him a foundation in managing critical situations but also prepared him for the complexities of managing computer centers during the infancy of the digital age.

His role at the University of Vermont’s computer center during the 1980s, a pivotal time in the development of computing technology, highlights his early engagement with technology. This experience set the stage for his subsequent position at SymQuest Group, where he started an intrapreneurial business that generated significant recurring revenue, demonstrating not just his technical acumen but also his business savvy and innovation.

After SymQuest, Zoltan’s move to lead a recurring revenue practice within an e-commerce company underscores his adaptability and foresight in navigating the tech industry’s evolution. His subsequent role as IT Director at a global bioscience company before returning to academia at Champlain College reflects a broadening of his interests and skills, bridging technology with science and education.

Throughout his career, Zoltan’s commitment to community service, exemplified by his involvement with local nonprofits and community justice initiatives, adds a dimension to his professional achievements. It’s a testament to the belief that success is not just about individual advancement but also about lifting others and giving back to the community.

Zoltan’s engagement with activities like sailboat racing, wreck diving, skiing, and working on cars and electronics shows a love for challenges outside the workplace. These hobbies, alongside his dedication to family and friends, round out an individual whose professional success is in harmony with personal fulfillment and community impact.

Zoltan has a Bachelor’s of Science in Business, an MBA in Information Technology, and a Project+ Certification.

What are your hobbies?

Sailing, sailboat racing, technology, mechanics, wreck diving

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Aubrie Sauer

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Aubrie was born and raised in Southern Vermont where she developed her love of history from learning about local Revolutionary War battles. She earned her bachelor’s degrees in History and in Archaeology, Technology, and Historical Structures at the University of Rochester in 2016. In 2017, Aubrie moved to Boston to attend graduate school at Simmons University where she graduated in 2021 with dual-masters degrees in History (MA) and in Library and Information Science: Archives Management (MS).

After finishing graduate school, Aubrie moved back to Vermont and into the Burlington area. She began working at Champlain College shortly thereafter in 2022 in the position she currently holds as a circulation coordinator at the Champlain College Library.

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Edward Schlak

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Edward Schlak is a Champlain College Alum of the class of 2013 graduating with a degree in Secondary Education. After graduation Edward spent several years working for the USPS as a Mail Carrier as well as managing shipping and receiving for other institutions. He returned to Champlain in 2021 as the Mail Center Coordinator managing a team of student workers who process all incoming and outgoing deliveries for the college. In his spare time he enjoys disc golf and gardening.

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Shaylea Scribner

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Shaylea Scribner has been serving in the Advancement Project Manager role in the Office of Institutional Advancement since 2019. Prior to this, she spent six years in the President’s Office. In her current role, she wears many hats but her focus is spent on event management, prospect management, and research. She loves being able to interact with not only staff, faculty, and students, but parents, alumni and donors on a regular basis. During her time at Champlain, Shaylea has served on the Staff Council in numerous roles including as President for four years.

Shaylea is a two-time Champlain alum, having received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business in 2010 and her MBA in 2017. In her free time, Shaylea likes to read, binge watch the latest TV shows, take walks, and play with her goldendoodle, Kenzie.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, travel, cooking

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Favorite VT Eateries: The Whip, Burlington Beer Company, Folino’s, Grazers, The Village Scoop, Archie’s

Favorite things to do in VT: Get a creamee, walk at Shelburne Farms, go to Stowe, take in the foliage, check out local bookstores

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Jean-Marie Severance

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Kerry Shackett

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A Massachusetts transplant, Kerry became hooked on Vermont while attending Saint Michael’s College for her undergraduate education. Holding two undergraduate degrees—a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology— two worlds with seemingly disparate career paths. After stints in a large marketing firm, the non-profit sector, and public schools, Kerry discovered a connection within her diverse experiences. This journey led her to the realization that her true passion lay in career coaching.

Presently, Kerry serves as the Associate Director for Career Education and as a Career Coach for the Division of Information Tech & Sciences. She earned her Master’s of Science degree in Executive Leadership and is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator. Beyond her professional life, Kerry embarks on adventures with her husband, Chris, and their two daughters, Kenna and Maeve. Alternatively, you might find her attempting a new British Baking Show recipe, with very varying results, or finding the best cup of coffee in Vermont.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

All about the treats and coffee! Madeleine’s Bakery, West Meadow Bakery, and Box Car Bakery are a few of my favorites

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Megan Sheldon

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Megan Pow Sheldon, M.Ed, PCC, CPCC is a happy and successful ICF-certified coach, professional educator, instructional coach, and licensed dance fitness instructor who loves supporting Champlain students as an Academic Coach.

Megan is known for her big laugh, her zest for life, and her commitment to working at the crossroads of body, mind, emotion, and spirit. She’s passionate about social justice and liberation, radical goodwill, and wellness for all.

As a voracious and neuro-spicy learner whose executive function skills were not well-developed in college (read: my papers were not turned in on time), Megan is passionate about helping people develop the organizational skills, self-awareness, and embodied habits that deeply support a well-lived academic and professional life.

In addition to her role at Champlain, Megan maintains a thriving private coaching practice specializing in ADHD-friendly, holistic productivity and academic wellness coaching. She also teaches lively, inclusive dance fitness classes that have become a community touchstone. (www.meganpowcoaching.com)

All of Megan’s work aligns with her life’s mission: helping creative people (in college and beyond) build joyful, productive and satisfying lives filled with delight and significance, in connection with the natural world and marked by the accomplishments that matter most – to them.

What are your hobbies?

Dance fitness, yoga, gardening, traveling, reading, writing, baking apple pie, hanging out with friends, and trying new restaurants

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Alicia Simmons

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