Staff

Nicole has been with the Northern Vermont AHEC since 2009.  She began work in the field of public health in 2000 as a community organizer to improve access to health and human services for the uninsured. She received a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2001 from the University of New Hampshire and holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Vermont. Nicole is committed to helping to meet the health workforce demand in rural and underserved communities in Vermont and to diversifying the health workforce. Her research interests include measuring the impacts of youth mentoring on career decision-making and understanding the relationship of social and emotional learning to health professional competencies. She lives in West Burke with her husband and son.

Mary joined the AHEC staff in 1998, following 10 years as practice manager for Newport Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.  At Northern Vermont AHEC, Mary manages the day-to-day operations including finances, facilities, information systems and publication & design. Mary resides in Barton and moonlights as a professional vocalist and lyricist, performing with local choirs and the musical comedy group, Wing-it.

Lanie joined the AHEC staff in July of 2021 after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Vermont, where she received her Bachelor’s in Health Sciences and minored in Behavior Change Health Studies. Lanie also spent much of her college career volunteering on the University’s collegiate ambulance department, UVM Rescue, serving as an Advanced-EMT Crew Chief and Director of Operations. Lanie currently resides in South Burlington and continues to enjoy providing prehospital care, health education and being in the learning environment along side her students.

Kevin graduated from Saint Michael’s College in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. While attending college, Kevin became a member of Saint Michael’s Fire and Rescue, a student run organization with one of the highest call volumes of any volunteer EMS service in the state of Vermont. Kevin obtained his Advanced EMT license, CPR instructor certification, served as the department’s 1st Lieutenant and volunteered over 9,000 hours of duty at SMFR. Since then, Kevin has held a wide range of clinical positions on EMS services such as Colchester Rescue as well as in office settings. Outside of providing patient care, Kevin’s passion is teaching. He has held teaching positions at UVM’s Initiative for Rural Emergency Medical Services and at Northeastern Training Solutions as their Manager of EMS programs. Currently, Kevin upholds his Instructor Coordinator license to continue teaching EMT classes for the state of Vermont and is educating with Northern Vermont Area Health Education Center. Through this work, Kevin has brought his immersive teaching style and passion for education as well as first aid training and certifications to students all across Vermont.

Tracy has been in the field of STEM education for over 40 years. Her master’s degree from Indiana University launched her career in therapeutic treatment for individuals with special needs through outdoor education. The last 20 years have allowed her to expand her skill set to professional development, coaching, and program design with an emphasis on experiential learning. In 2016 she joined NVTAHEC as a collaborator for the middle school health career exploration program, MedTrek. Until recently, Tracy maintained a professional relationship with NVTAHEC through her STEM consulting business, but is now on staff full time working to design experiences that elevate rural Vermonter’s eligibility to become key members of the healthcare workforce in rural Vermont. Tracy lives with her family in Burlington.

Jenny came to AHEC in April 2014 and enjoys managing data on programs, participants, providers, and anything else that comes her way. In the past she has worked as a special education paraprofessional, home companion, harpist, and pet-sitter. Currently Jenny lives in Barton and is a church organist.

Alyssa joined Northern Vermont AHEC in January 2025, bringing over 14 years of experience in marketing, communications, and operations across academic and professional settings. She has served in key roles at institutions such as Dartmouth College, MIT, and the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry at Champlain College, honing her expertise in strategic communications, fostering collaborative partnerships, and shaping organizational narratives. Alyssa holds a B.A. in Journalism from Keene State College and an M.A. in Communications Management from Emerson College. She is passionate about creating clear, compelling content and visual designs that leave positive, inspired impressions. 

Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys staying curious and creative, whether she’s discovering new books, exploring new places with her husband, twin toddlers, and two dogs, or channeling her creativity through various art mediums.