Leadership

Executive Board

Matt Bristol – Essex
PRESIDENT

Izzy Gogarty – Middlebury
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Maddie Wilson – Manchester

Kristina Knockenhauer – Orwell/Benson

Aiden Maher – Newport

Pete Picard – Essex

What's New?

The 2025–2026 SHAPE VT Executive Board is excited to build on recent momentum and take our organization to the next level in support of our mission. Guided by the foundational work of the 2024–2025 Executive Board and former SHAPE VT President Lynn Johnson, we are continuing to bring our Strategic Plan to life—first introduced at the 2025 SHAPE Vermont Conference.

This year, members can expect key improvements, including:

Clearer membership processes, numbers, and discount structures
A fully updated, more accessible website designed to help you find what you need faster
New partnerships with Vermont higher education institutions to offer professional development where you are
A fresh monthly SHAPE Members Newsletter powered by Mailchimp

Governance Documents

SHAPE VT Constitution & Bylaws (updated 2023)

Want to get involved?

Get involved in conference planning through exhibitor applications, session proposals, awards, or social media? Reach out to President Matt Bristol at or Izzy Gogarty — we’d love to connect!