Meet Our Directors

Kelly has a depth of experience in energy efficiency policy, legislative strategy and corporate communications. She is currently the Director of Strategy and Partnerships for Efficiency Vermont at the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) where she formerly served as Director of External and Government Affairs. Prior to joining VEIC, Kelly was an outreach representative in the office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. She holds a degree in Political Science from Middlebury College, and resides in Fletcher, Vermont.

Chris is the Chief Financial Officer for the Vermont Housing Finance Agency. He is an experienced investment banking, capital markets, and data analytics professional with math Ph.D. He has strong people and project management skills and proven ability to execute complex transactions to achieve transformative business results.

Zach is VPIRG’s Communications & Engagement Director. Before joining VPIRG in 2015, Zach was an Online Organizer and Community Director at the progressive news and activism website Firedoglake where he worked on everything from environmental protection to drug policy reform. He’s also spent time at the American Civil Liberties Union, Democracy Now!, Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) and National Public Radio. Zach is a 2011 graduate of Ithaca College with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. In his role at VPIRG, Zach manages all of VPIRG’s advocacy and outreach communications including emails, web posts, social media, mailings and publications. He’s also leads VPIRG advocacy efforts on digital consumer protection issues – fighting for data privacy/security, net neutrality and affordable high-speed internet access for all Vermonters. Zach also oversees VPIRG’s data, information and internal technology operations.

Eric Hoffman is the Manager of Business Development for Homeownership at VHFA. Eric is responsible for marketing, outreach, and education to help homebuyers, lenders, realtors, and others understand how to access VHFA programs. Before joining VHFA, Eric was a Housing Counselor with Champlain Housing Trust where he helped Vermonters gain access to safe and affordable housing. Eric holds a law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, and briefly practiced real estate law in Vermont before entering the affordable housing non-profit sector. In addition to working at VHFA, Eric teaches property law as an adjunct at Champlain College.

Andrew has served as the Training Director at ReSOURCE: A Nonprofit Community Enterprise since 2005. During that time, he has overseen the growth of ReSOURCE as a workforce development agency, which now trains over 300 Vermonters annually. He remains passionate about helping Vermonters realize their career goals through workforce development training and access to career opportunities. Andrew holds a B.A. in Political Science from Bucknell University and an M.P.A. from the University of Vermont. He has lived in Burlington since 1997 with his wife Silvia, where they raised 2 sons. He loves skiing in the winter, spending time in and around Lake Champlain in the summer, and anything related to basketball.

Jonathan is a 20-year veteran of the professional services industry, where he held roles leading corporate communications at PwC and EY. In 2024, he started a new venture that enhances strategic communication and visibility for business leaders, driven by a belief in responsible leadership in today’s world. A Syracuse University alumnus, Jonathan cheers passionately for the “Orange.” Away from work, he and his wife Kate, a talented voice actor, created a pioneering audio guide for travelers on Highway 1 between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Their love for adventure sees them exploring Vermont’s seasons with their toddler, from cycling in Shelburne to skiing at Cochran’s, and enjoying the water in the summer. An early adopter of electric vehicles, Jonathan actively shares his enthusiasm and insights with others in the community, and you may find him answering questions about EVs in parking lots across Burlington and beyond.

Leslie joined Wake Robin as the Director of Environmental Services in 2016 where she is responsible for new construction, including a $42 million dollar expansion project, maintenance, grounds, security, housekeeping, laundry and utilities. She also works with residents and staff on sustainability, environmental stewardship and reducing Wake Robin’s carbon footprint.

Her work history has focused on operations management, including Long Term Care Director of Operations at the Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties, Operations Director at an internationally recognized graphic design firm, and independent consulting work. She’s been a Vermont resident since receiving a BS from Penn State University.