Chair – Maxwell Seeland  is a professional fundraiser with over fifteen years experience in non-profit and education philanthropic advisement. He has represented public and private educational institutions of a variety of sizes, and currently serves as the Director of Major Gifts for the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Vermont Foundation. He holds his Bachelor’s degree from UVM where his focus was sociology and psychology.

Secretary – David Huck,  David grew up in the Bay Area before moving to Vermont. He is passionate believer in learning, systems and fermentation (literally and figuratively). David worked with wood-fired pizza, Wood Belly Pizza and currently works with a building company.  In his spare time, he works on his own house and learning about the world with his children.

Treasurer – Bill Cavanaugh, is a farm business advisor at The Northeast Organic Farming Association where he supports farmers through Farm Viability Program developing sustainable business plans. Bill is a master butcher and value added food consultant. Bill lives with his family in Granville. 

Chair – Lisa Frost, is the co-founder of VFFS and outdoor educator. Lisa has a variety of experiences in teaching in independent schools, now teaching at Mountain Village Charter School. Lisa has served on the Roxbury-Montpelier public school board. Lisa has M.ED. from Antioch University and lives in Plymouth, NH.

Chair – Genevieve Larocque, is the founder and director of VFFS’s first sister school, Lamoille Valley Farm and Forest School in Morrisville, VT. Gen brings a unique blend of educational expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and community building passion to the realm of nature-based education. Gen is an energetic leader, educator, and yoga instructor who hales from Montreal, QC.