WESTMINSTER — Southeastern Vermont Community Action's (SEVCA) Board of Directors has named Kevin Brennan as the agency's new executive director.
In a news release, the board said that Brennan's background in program development, financial management, and his Ph.D., focused on the social foundations of education, all will help the agency to improve programs as well as internal operations.
“Kevin brings a terrific blend of experienced leadership, an understanding of our communities, and a deep commitment to SEVCA's mission,” said Tom Dougherty, SEVCA's board president. “We are looking forward to working with him, our dedicated staff and our many partners to make real and lasting improvements in the lives of individuals and families.”
Brennan had been serving the agency in the role of Covid Projects Manager and was responsible for the development and oversight of the Vermont Everyone Eats program.
Since accepting the position of executive director, he has focused on cultivating a deeper understanding of the challenges facing the agency while enhancing his understanding of potential program improvements in order to continue to provide high impact services to Windham and Windsor counties.
“As a long-time resident of Windham County and one who has benefitted from SEVCA's assistance, I am proud to take on the role of executive director of the organization,” says Brennan. “As we look to a post-pandemic future, I look forward to working with my SEVCA colleagues to build a renewed sense of connection within the organization, as well as with the people of the towns we serve. I look forward to building a stronger SEVCA.”
As the agency's federal statute requires the input of those with lived experience informing program development and impact, the board said the appointment of a local resident and prior beneficiary of SEVCA's services as executive director “is intended to strengthen its capacity to mobilize and support community action for improvement.”
All of SEVCA's services, and most of the services SEVCA will refer you to or help you access, are provided free of charge to all eligible individuals and households.
For information about all of SEVCA's programs and services, and for assistance to navigate and access the maze of available resources, visit sevca.org, email [email protected], or call 800-464-9951.