On March 25, Vermont’s Early Childhood State Advisory Council (SAC) met to build relationships among members and learn about early successes and impacts of the Building Integration in Vermont’s B-5 Early Childhood Systems (VIP B-5) project. At the meeting, we welcomed five new members: Dr. Debra Hartswick, Kiona Baez Heath, Amber Hewston, Erica McLaughlin, and Danielle Lindley Mitchell. We also thanked outgoing members Paul Dragon, Alexis Duquette, and Mike McRaith.
Watch the March 25 SAC meeting >
The SAC is the state’s Governor-appointed, primary advisory body on the well-being of children from the prenatal period through age 8 and their families. The SAC advises the Governor, Administration, and Legislature on early childhood policy and systems improvements. The SAC brings together early childhood leaders and decision-makers from across sectors to better coordinate and enhance services for young children. The Council has 27 members, including seven public designated members, two legislators, 15 at-large members, and three non-voting members.
Dr. Debra Hartswick
Kiona Baez Heath
Amber Hewston
Erica McLaughlin
Danielle Lindley Mitchell
The current SAC members are:
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Learn more about who is serving on the SAC by reviewing the bios of the current members.
There is no SAC meeting in April. The next meeting, on Monday, May 20, will serve as the annual Vermont’s Early Childhood Action Plan (VECAP) Summit to mark progress we have made toward the four VECAP goals and identify priorities for the coming year. Register here for the May 20 SAC meeting.
