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At The Hub CoWorks, Bill Lucci, the Program Director, takes a proactive approach to understanding how individuals from various backgrounds contribute to the modern era. To achieve this, he has ongoing conversations with people from diverse walks of life. During these conversations, he delves into their interests, passions, and achievements to understand how they shape Vermont today. Bill aims to comprehensively understand the modern era by gathering insights from various perspectives. Through his work, he seeks to foster an inclusive and collaborative community that celebrates the contributions to Vermont. This show has been produced with the assistance of NextDayPodcast and recorded at The Hub CoWorks in downtown Rutland, VT.
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According to Vermont author Doug Wilhelm, friends and colleagues describe President Joyce Judy as earthy, real, and hard working. During our conversation with this extraordinary educator, you’ll find out that she is all of this and much more as we take a journey from her early years growing up on a working farm in New Hampshire to her long tenure as President of the Community College of Vermont. Joyce’s passion for bringing education and training to veterans, first-generation college students...
After just one year at the helm of the University of Vermont PACE Department, its Chief Officer Dr. Bettyjo Bouchey is making her presence felt, leading a team of energized professionals who are looking to broaden the impact of their continuing education and professional development programming outside of its Chittenden County footprint. This thoughtful and entertaining conversation brings us closer to knowing what initiatives were already working, and what collaborative programs are in...
This episode of View from the Top brings the new Lieutenant Governor of the state of Vermont John Rodgers to our studio where host Bill Lucci sets a table for his listeners to feast upon the life lessons John has learned from living and working on the same farm that has been in his family for five generations; the importance of maintaining the culture and values of working-class Vermonters; his contributions to the legislature over the past sixteen years as a Democrat; and his departure acros...
In this episode of View from the Top, listeners will meet Tom Cheney, Executive Director of Advance Vermont-MyFutureVT, an organization strategically tied to an initiative designed to connect Vermont students of all ages to employers, educational institutions, foundations, and government entities that facilitate access and enrollment in post-secondary opportunities. Tom’s track record of successfully connecting policy to practice comes from a career that started when as a young graduat...
For this episode of View from the Top we offer listeners an opportunity to catch up with a young Vermonter who is the very embodiment of grit, determination and positivity—Stefanie Schaffer. Critically injured during a dream vacation in the Bahamas in 2018, Stefanie has managed to cultivate during a long and painful recovery a perspective about living and dying. Stefanie’s “it is what it is” philosophy allows her to live every day like there will be lots of tomorrows because it fosters...
If you’ve ever listened to National Public Radio or Vermont Public, then you’ll recognize a voice that has graced the airwaves for many years, providing us with thoughtful analysis of topical issues and events that have impacted the lives of Americans and especially Vermonters for more than two decades. This episode of View from the Top has Jane Lindholm trading places with our host Bill Lucci as she shares verbal snapshots of her life as a student at Harvard, world traveler, reassuring radio...
Episode # 16 features a conversation with Enoch Elwell, the creator of the Co.Starter program, a model curriculum for entrepreneurs that takes the MBA-speak out of a process that has brought thousands of startups from ideation to deployment all across America. Largely credited with creating a vibrant startup community in Chattanooga, Tennessee this program has since been successfully delivered in all kinds and sizes of towns and cities by engaged Co.Starter facilitators who are committ...
There was no autopilot set in the podcast cabin here at the HUB Co.Works during our visit with Aaron Blinka, Vice President of Planning at Cape Air! The short, sixty-minute flight took us on a trip across Aaron's fascinating career as an executive in the airline industry with several unplanned vectors in real estate sales, scuba diving, and jumping out of a plane--just once--an experience he shared with podcast host Bill Lucci. Check out what's on the radar screen for air travel in Rutland, V...
This episode of View from the Top takes us on a journey with an extraordinary career journalist who has been selected as the navigator for one of Vermont’s most important newspapers, VT Digger. As its new CEO, Sky Barsch takes the reigns of a powerful digital publication that proudly proclaims as its mission “news in pursuit of truth.” Supported by an energetic and talented staff of reporters and marketers, Barsch is hell-bent in making Digger the go to source for all news—local and state—aff...
Episode #13 of A View from the Top features a wonderful conversation with Dan Roswell, the Network Administrator for Rutland City Public Schools who has an interesting unpaid side hustle as the President of Rutland Area Robotics and mentor for the First FRC IBOTS 2370 Team. As if being responsible for the maintenance and upgrade of the entire IT infrastructure for one of Vermont’s largest public-school districts doesn’t keep him busy enough, his passion for leading dozens of high schoo...
View from the Top introduces us to Alex Hernandez, President of Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. We invite you to meet this extraordinary young leader of one of Vermont’s most vibrant and innovative institutions of higher learning. During this hour-long podcast Alex takes us on his personal and professional journey in education from a classroom in Los Angeles, to administrative public-school posts in Oregon and California, and most recently a dean and Vice Provost appointment at the ...
We invite you to listen in on a conversation with Vermont State Senator Brian Collamore. His visit to the HUB Co.Works studio took us on a a fascinating journey that detailed his career in radio broadcasting for many years with fellow Hall of Famer Jack Healey, officiating collegiate hockey, and for several terms making the trek to Montpelier to represent the citizens of Rutland County under the Golden Dome as its senior legislator. Even if you think you know Brian well, spend an hour getting...
What do you get when you invite an infamous retired meteorologist and a minor league baseball executive into the studio of the HUB Co.Works to sit for a session of View from the Top? The answer is an hour of conversation which exposes their love of baseball, weather, and the people and life here in Vermont. Lend us your ears and meet CJ Knudsen, Senior Vice President of the Vermont lake Monsters, and Tom Messner, former NBC5 weatherman and now minority owner of the Vermont Lake Monsters...
Join host Bill Lucci and his guests, Bill Olsen, Superintendent for Rutland Public Schools and Michael Martin, Executive Director for the Rowland Foundation as they have a conversation that looks at some of the challenges facing education here in Vermont and how the Rowland Foundation along with participating schools like Rutland High School are encouraging innovative teachers to develop strategies that will create and positive change in the culture and climate of classrooms and schools here ...
In this captivating episode of “View from the Top,” we delve into the inspiring journey of Monique Priestley, a dynamic leader and advocate for community and consumer protections. Monique shares her experience working on the groundbreaking H121 legislation, a pivotal bill to safeguard Vermonters’ data. Through her passionate storytelling, listeners will gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of passing a strong consumer protection law amidst intense lobbying pressures. Additionally, M...
In this episode of “View from the Top,” host Bill Lucci sits down with Scott Giles, President and CEO of the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Join us as Scott shares his journey from studying religious ethics to leading one of Vermont’s critical educational organizations. Learn about VSAC’s evolving role in supporting Vermonters of all ages through various educational and training pathways, including the new trades forgivable loan program and advancements in non-degree certifica...
In this captivating episode of “View From The Top,” host Bill Lucci interviews Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent of the Slate Valley Unified School District. Brooke shares her inspiring journey from a science teacher in her hometown to becoming a leading figure in Vermont’s educational landscape. Listeners will gain insight into her dedication to education, the challenges she faced during a significant crisis, and her innovative approaches to improving staff resilience and student outcomes...
Welcome to the latest episode of View from the Top! Today's conversation features Matt Dunne, the founder and executive director of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI). Matt is a visionary leader who aims to bridge the opportunity gap in rural America by fostering inclusive, tech-enabled economies in small towns nationwide through CORI. In this episode, we dive deep into Matt's journey, from his personal experiences growing up in a supportive rural community in Hartland, Vermont, to his pi...
In this episode of "View from the Top," Bill Lucci welcomes Dan Smith, President and CEO of the Vermont Community Foundation, to discuss the transformative power of philanthropy in Vermont. Dan shares his journey from revitalizing Vermont Technical College to leading an organization managing over $400 million in assets, focusing on bridging the opportunity gap. He discusses critical societal issues such as workforce development, education, and the creation of resilient communities. Listen to ...
In this episode of "View from the Top," Bill Lucci welcomes Kevin Chu, the Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project. Kevin discusses how his work impacts Vermont's evolving economy, highlighting how research and data analysis guide decisions to enhance Vermont. He emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for everyone, sharing his anecdotes, including his parents' immigration story. Kevin also talks about his unconventional path from environmental studies to economic develo...
Dr. David Bergh, the President of Vermont State University, was a guest on Episode 2 of the "View From The Top" podcast. The show, hosted by Bill Lucci, discussed Dr. Bergh's journey to becoming a college president, his commitment to supporting vulnerable populations, and his plans for the future of VTSU. Dr. Bergh's discussion highlights his focus on direct student interaction, commitment to supporting underrepresented groups, and enthusiasm for collaborative planning. The podcast aims to pr...
Bill Lucci, the Program Director for The Hub CoWorks, recently interviewed Mike Pieciak, the Vermont State Treasurer. During the interview, they discussed Vermont's baby bonds program, Mike's perspective on Vermont's current situation, and his plans for the future. Mike also shared his background and explained what led him to be in the position he holds today. Recorded at The Hub CoWorks Podcast Studio, this show is presented by Bill Lucci, Program Director for The Hub CoWorks, and VTTSG Podc...
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