Vermont Interfaith Action Board Members
Our Leadership
Vermont Interfaith Action (VIA) is committed to reflecting the diversity of our member congregations in our Board of Directors. Each year, individual and congregational members of VIA elect directors to serve on the board for a 3-year term starting the following January. Our by-laws allow for a maximum of 9 Board Members, each eligible to serve up to two consecutive terms. If you're interested in becoming part of our Board of Directors or have questions about how to join the VIA board, please reach out to office@viavt.org.
Amy Roth - Secretary, Temple Sinai, South Burlington
Bill Neil - First Congregational Church of Burlington
Diana Kyser - Treasurer, First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington
Rev. Elissa Johnk - First Congregational Church of Burlington
Rev. Jeannie Alexander - Vice President, Earthfire Abbey, Pownal
Rev. Joan Javier-Duval - Interim President, First Unitarian Church of Montpelier
Rev. Dr. Theresa Taylor - First Baptist Church of Manchester
Linda Wentworth - Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Barre
Join Our Board
"I joined the Board of Directors to strengthen my contributions to social justice and systemic change. I gained a broader and deeper understanding of VIA’s work throughout Vermont and I formed new relationships. I believe the work I did with VIA was the most important work I’ve done in my life."
~ Virginia Munkelwitz
"I strongly believe in the power of faith traditions to work together to advocate for social and economic justice issues. I joined the board because it plays a vital role in ensuring that VIA has the resources to raise the standard of living for all Vermonters."
~ Rev. Josh Simon
"I love VIA and it's a privilege to serve with other people of faith."
~ Mary Beth Barritt
"Being a member of the VIA board gave me the opportunity to be part of something greater than myself that advocated for the common good from a uniquely interfaith prospective.
The privilege of being involved with a group of dedicated people of faith on the board was a blessing that helped this introvert have confidence to 'Speak truth to Power' in an effective way. It was on on-going learning experience!"
~ Bro. Tom Berube
"I joined VIA & then the board of directors because I was so impressed with VIA's commitment to justice & equality. VIA's carefully planned strategies to solve systematic injustice was something I wanted to be part of."
~ Fran Carlson