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Kimberly Moran

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Martha Moreno Linares

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Originally from Venezuela, Martha is the newest member of the Champlain Abroad office. Her main responsibility is working with students who want to study abroad in Champlain College’s Dublin and Montreal programs. She is in charge of advertising the programs as well as recruiting, advising and helping students through the application process. She is also responsible for the curricular side of study abroad, so she often collaborates with faculty to make sure that students from all majors are able to study abroad. She comes from a background of linguistics and literature, and taught French as a foreign language for twenty years before transitioning to this position.

Martha earned her PhD in Romance Studies at UNC Chapel Hill in 2021. At Champlain College, she often teaches a section of the course Interdisciplinary Perspectives that focuses on Graphic Medicine for the Core Division. Her research interests include non-fiction literature by francophone women, comics studies and gender studies. In her free time she enjoys reading, crafting, watching movies and playing videogames.

Specialties

• Montreal Programs
• Dublin Programs

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Brady Mueller

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Brady earned a B.S. in Psychology from SUNY Oneonta and his Master’s degree in Student Affairs & Higher Education from SUNY Plattsburgh. Brady’s path to working in higher education started at SUNY Plattsburgh where he gained experience as a Residence Director and Career Coach. Prior to his start in higher education, Brady worked in both social work and recreation fields. Outside of higher education, Brady enjoys hiking, photography, collecting music, playing guitar, and exploring the Vermont area.

What are your hobbies?

Guitar, hiking, photography, collecting music, and writing songs.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Some of my favorite spots in VT would be August First for amazing baked goods, getting maple creemees from Shelburne Sugarworks, picking berries at Full Belly Farm, skiing at Sleepy Hollow, and swimming at Bristol Falls.

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Kaelyn Murray

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Kaelyn earned her BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont. While working for local education organizations, she earned her Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from Norwich University as an online student and later returned for her Master’s in Educational Leadership from UVM. Kaelyn transitioned to advising for CCO after teaching part-time at the community college and working to support out of school youth in Chittenden County. Kaelyn is continually inspired by the commitment and persistence that CCO students show as they juggle their own combination of work, life, and learning. She believes education can transform lives and admires her students for taking this exciting step in their academic and professional careers. Kaelyn spends her free time seeking sunshine and fresh air with friends, family, and 4 legged pals.

What are your hobbies?

Walking, hiking, house projects, soccer

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Rock Point is my favorite place in Vermont. Myers bagels are delicious.

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Natasha Murray

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Natasha joined the library team as the Sr. Administrative Coordinator in 2015; in her current role, she manages multiple processes within the Miller Information Commons and serves as a key liaison between the Library and other campus offices. She also serves on various Staff Council committees including Staff Welfare & Advocacy and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. When not at Champlain, she enjoys making memories with her family and friends.

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Brianna Newman

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Brianna Newman is a Champlain College alumna, having received her BS in Communications in 2021. As a believer in the power of stories and community, she is passionate about sharing and celebrating the Champlain experience to further the college’s mission. She loves being able to create connections and engage with parents, alumni, and friends in the Champlain community.

What are your hobbies?

Musical theatre, dancing, crafting

Tell us about your favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Painting by the waterfront

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Jennifer Nicholls

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Chris North

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Kelsey O’Connor

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Kelsey O’Connor currently serves as the Director of Housing & Residential Life at Champlain College. She graduated from Champlain in 2014 with a BS in Event Management and has since held multiple roles at Champlain, including Associate Director of Student Engagement and Area Coordinator. Kelsey earned a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from Champlain College Online.

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April O’Dell

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Elaine O’Reilly

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Elaine O’Reilly began working at Champlain in November of 2022. She came to Champlain with 28 years of experience in higher education. Her career history includes having been a social worker, therapist, educational programmer, hiking guide, cook, writer, and mostly an advisor and a teacher. She is excited to be where her values in guiding students toward success is a true passion!

Elaine holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Maine, a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and Dance Movement Therapy from Antioch Graduate School, and a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has also developed a side gig of consulting in higher education and wellness, and has written and published a guide for transfer students.

Elaine characterizes all of her work as assisting people to shift their perception so they can become the navigators of their path. She has a grown daughter and takes frequent trips to NC to hang out with her. She has lived in MA, Vermont, Maine, North Carolina, and currently lives in Colchester!

What are your hobbies?

Reading, writing, paining, cooking, hiking and enjoying nature

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

I love the nature all around us in Vermont.

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Nathaniel Orvis

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Nathaniel Orvis was born in Lincoln, VT. He grew up in Middlebury, VT, and attended Middlebury Union High School. Nathaniel currently lives in Middlebury with his beautiful 2 dogs and 3 cats. His favorite season in VT is Fall. Fall is a sign of change; the seasons are changing, children are starting school, but most importantly there are a lot of fall festivals. Nathaniel enjoys festivals and concerts, but Country music is his choice although he listens to a little bit of everything. In March of 2022, he came to Champlain to work and loves his job. When he’s not busy working, he enjoys traveling the United States and is particularly fond of California.

What are your hobbies?

Walking and Geocaching

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Fire and Ice

Walking the Robert Frost Trail

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Roland Palmer

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Roland is an alumnus of Champlain College (Class of 1990) and is a native Vermonter who currently resides in Brookfield, Vermont (home of the floating bridge). Roland started at Champlain College in August 2006.

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Susan Paquette

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Susan is a Senior Course Producer on the eLearning team in Champlain College Online. She has worked for Champlain College since 2000 and in eLearning since 2016. She earned a BA in Studio Art from the University of Vermont and an AS in Accounting from Champlain College. She worked in the Champlain IS department for over 15 years where she was a Senior IT Analyst before transferring to the eLearning team. She loves music and flower gardening.

What are your hobbies?

Singing in chorus, flower gardening, & baking.

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Jen Perlee

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Jen moved to Vermont in 1992 and has never looked back. She joined Champlain in 1994 and has never left. While always being on the Information Systems team she has done just about every job there is in IS. Currently she is our Sr. Salesforce Administrator and enjoys helping make our staff jobs easier which in turns helps our students succeed.

What are your hobbies?

Anything outdoors especially hiking, travelling, golf, finding the best maple creemees and volunteering.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

So many great farm to table restaurants and breweries in VT. I love to travel all over our beautiful state trying them all.

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