Zach Tomanelli

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.