Leadership

Executive Board

Matt Bristol – Essex
PRESIDENT

Izzy Gogarty – Middlebury
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Scott Maxham – Norwich University

PRESIDENT – ELECT

Kristina Knockenhauer – Orwell/Benson TREASURER

Aiden Maher – Newport

Seth Varin – Albany & Irasburg

Pete Picard – Essex

Maddie Wilson – Manchester

What's New?

The 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 2019)

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 Executive Director, Izzy Gogarty — we’d love to connect!