Monique Priestley

The Community Engagement & Outreach (CEO) Core Advisory Board of the newly funded Dartmouth Health Center for Rural Health Care Delivery Science is funded through the NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) initiative. The Center aims to build a research community dedicated to decreasing health care disparities in rural communities. The role of the CEO Core is to support the Center and its commitment to understanding and solving rural health care challenges by working with the… Show more

The Community Engagement & Outreach (CEO) Core Advisory Board of the newly funded Dartmouth Health Center for Rural Health Care Delivery Science is funded through the NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) initiative. The Center aims to build a research community dedicated to decreasing health care disparities in rural communities. The role of the CEO Core is to support the Center and its commitment to understanding and solving rural health care challenges by working with the communities that experience barriers to care. To learn more, visit: https://www.dartmouth-health.org/rural-healthcare-science Show less

"Vital Communities is a nonprofit organization that cultivates the civic, environmental, and economic vitality of the Upper Valley. We bring people together, bridging boundaries and engaging our whole community to create positive change." Vital Communities serves 69 towns in the Upper Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire. https://vitalcommunities.org

• Chair (2021-2022)
• Vice Chair (2020-2021)
• Secretary (2019-2020)
• General member (2019)

• Chair (2021-2022)
• Vice Chair (2020-2021)
• General member (2019-2020)

"Everybody should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams. At Community Capital, we provide flexible financing to Vermonters with excellent ideas, and the courage and resourcefulness to grow small businesses. We offer small or microbusiness loans to people statewide who do not otherwise have access to capital. Through our Business Advisory Services program, we ensure borrowers’ success through technical assistance in the areas of marketing and business operations. Community Capital supports… Show more

"Everybody should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams. At Community Capital, we provide flexible financing to Vermonters with excellent ideas, and the courage and resourcefulness to grow small businesses. We offer small or microbusiness loans to people statewide who do not otherwise have access to capital. Through our Business Advisory Services program, we ensure borrowers’ success through technical assistance in the areas of marketing and business operations. Community Capital supports early stage and microentrepreneurs as they build sales, experience and credit." Show less

The Vermont Council on Rural Development helps Vermont citizens build prosperous and resilient communities through democratic engagement, marshalling resources, and collective action. https://www.vtrural.org

Unleashing the power of Vermonters to create a better future! The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of the locally-defined progress of Vermont's rural communities. VCRD is a dynamic partnership of federal, state, local… Show more

The Vermont Council on Rural Development helps Vermont citizens build prosperous and resilient communities through democratic engagement, marshalling resources, and collective action. https://www.vtrural.org

Unleashing the power of Vermonters to create a better future! The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of the locally-defined progress of Vermont's rural communities. VCRD is a dynamic partnership of federal, state, local, nonprofit and private partners. Actively non-partisan with an established reputation for community-based facilitation, VCRD is uniquely positioned to sponsor and coordinate collaborative efforts across governmental and organizational categories concerned with policy questions of rural import. Since its inception in 1992, VCRD has built a profile of rural policy leadership that is grounded by work in local communities and extends to collaborative partnerships with the highest levels of state and federal programs. Show less

Code for America is a network of people making government work for the people, by the people, in the digital age. With government services that are simple, effective, and easy to use, working at scale to help all Americans, starting with the people who need them most. Code for America builds open source technology and organizes a network of people dedicated to making government services simple, effective, and easy to use. Code for America Brigades are volunteer groups that collaborate with… Show more

Code for America is a network of people making government work for the people, by the people, in the digital age. With government services that are simple, effective, and easy to use, working at scale to help all Americans, starting with the people who need them most. Code for America builds open source technology and organizes a network of people dedicated to making government services simple, effective, and easy to use. Code for America Brigades are volunteer groups that collaborate with local government and community partners to put technology to work for the benefit of their local communities. Brigades meet regularly to build, share and learn about tools to create, support, and serve the public good. Find out more at codeforamerica.org.

Projects Worked On:
• #ruralnet Goal: To build a custom internet connection speed test app for rural communities to use to collect user data in order to justify broadband expansion. Tech Used: Svelte, JS, HTML, CSS
• #foodresources Goal: To build a custom app to address food insecurity by mapping out food resources, hours open, contact information, food available, etc. Tech Used: Ruby, Ruby On Rails, CSS Show less

• Secretary (July 2022-September 2023)
• District Governor Nominee Designate (DGND) for District #7850 (2024-2025)
• President (July 2017-July 2022)
• President-Elect (January 2017-July 2017)
• General member (January 2017-Present)
"The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders."​
• Conferences & Trainings… Show more

• Secretary (July 2022-September 2023)
• District Governor Nominee Designate (DGND) for District #7850 (2024-2025)
• President (July 2017-July 2022)
• President-Elect (January 2017-July 2017)
• General member (January 2017-Present)
"The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders."​
• Conferences & Trainings Attended:
- President-Elect Training Seminar (2017, 2018)
- Rotary Leadership Institute, Part I (2018)
- 5-District Summit at Mount Washington Resort (2018)
- Rotary International Convention in Toronto (2018)
- Rotary International Zone 24 & 32 Summit in Montreal (2018) Show less

• Secretary (2016-Present)
• Board of Directors member (2013-Present)
• Economic Development Committee member (2013-Present)
• Publicity Committee member (2016-Present)
• PR Committee Chair (2013)
• General member (2011-Present)

• Finance Committee member (2019)
• Secretary (2016-2019)
• Board of Directors member (2014-Present)
• Nominating Committee member (2014, 2015)
• Communications Committee member (2014, 2015)

• Education Committee member (2012-2019)
• Conservation Fund Committee member (2012-2019)
• Bradford Home Energy Challenge Steering Committee member (2013)
• Vice Chair (2009-2010, 2015-2019)
• Actively involved in public relations and event planning.
• Member of a variety of subcommittees, e.g., BCC Fund, Education.
• Set up and maintain online presence including: BCC website, Google Apps, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Picasa, SlideShare, and Scribd accounts.
• Manage… Show more

• Education Committee member (2012-2019)
• Conservation Fund Committee member (2012-2019)
• Bradford Home Energy Challenge Steering Committee member (2013)
• Vice Chair (2009-2010, 2015-2019)
• Actively involved in public relations and event planning.
• Member of a variety of subcommittees, e.g., BCC Fund, Education.
• Set up and maintain online presence including: BCC website, Google Apps, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Picasa, SlideShare, and Scribd accounts.
• Manage announcement list and e-newsletter.
• Design posters, brochures, advertisements, and other printed material.
• Conferences Attended:
– Northeast Climate Change Preparedness Conference (2014)
– Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions Annual Summit (2013)
– Upper Valley Land Trust’s Annual Conservation Commission Gathering (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016)
– Vermont Natural Resources Council 50th Anniversary (2012)
– Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission’s Annual Meeting (2012)
– Vermont Energy & Climate Action Network Conference (2009, 2012, 2013, 2014)
– Vermont Town Officers’ Education Conference (2016, 2017, 2018) Show less

“The Vermont Creative Network is a broad collective of organizations, businesses, and individuals — all sharing a goal to advance Vermont’s creative sector. The Network, established by the Vermont Legislature in May 2016, is an initiative of the Vermont Arts Council. The Network’s guiding statement: Vermont’s creative sector advances positive quality of life and economic outcomes.”

• Technology Committee member (2014, 2015)

“The Bradford Young Makers Club (BYMC), sponsored by the Bradford Public Library, strives to develop the confidence and capability of local 11-14 year olds through the process of ‘making’. Inspired by the Maker Education Initiative, our mentors will utilize a variety of technology and educational tools providing opportunities to broaden both hard and soft skills. BYMC aims to serve as a positive influence for participating youth as well as adult mentors, fostering cross-generational… Show more

“The Bradford Young Makers Club (BYMC), sponsored by the Bradford Public Library, strives to develop the confidence and capability of local 11-14 year olds through the process of ‘making’. Inspired by the Maker Education Initiative, our mentors will utilize a variety of technology and educational tools providing opportunities to broaden both hard and soft skills. BYMC aims to serve as a positive influence for participating youth as well as adult mentors, fostering cross-generational relationships throughout the community.” Show less

“Changing Perspectives engages students in open dialogue and real world experiences in an effort to promote disability awareness and foster inclusive communities.”

“The Bradford Merchants Associations’ mission is to work together to create a vibrant and successful business environment for our town. Bradford Merchants Association members represent all areas of business in Bradford and surrounding towns. Including: Restaurants, Retailers, Banking, Auto Repair, Insurance brokers, Services and Trade, Radio and Newspapers, Entertainment venues, Non-Profit organization members, Active community members.”

"Our Mission is to encourage self-confidence and academic growth among children and adolescents by creating mutually beneficial relationships with responsible adult volunteers."
• Successfully completed the Vermont Online Mandated Reporter Training (2017)

• Introductory Computer Skills
• Creating a Website
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Photoshop Elements

Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission, with some funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, is conducting a Creative Economy Inventory and Action Plan on behalf of the 40-towns in the East Central Vermont Economic Development District (ECVEDD).
http://www.ecvedd.org/creative-economy-inventory-action-plan

Stagecoach Transportation Services connects the people and places of Orange and Northern Windsor Counties of Vermont with our network of community transportation alternatives.

"Green Mountain Tabletop Gamer’s mission is to provide opportunities that further board gaming in Vermont and opportunities that benefit Vermont board gamers."

• Chair of the Boards of Civil Authority & Abatement (2016-2021)
• Elections: Justices of the peace are members of the board of civil authority (BCA). Members of the BCA serve as election officials at town elections by Australian ballot and statewide elections. Justices also are responsible for delivering absentee ballots to voters at election time.
• Tax Abatement & Appeals: Justices of the peace sit as members of the town board for abatement of taxes to determine whether a taxpayer's… Show more

• Chair of the Boards of Civil Authority & Abatement (2016-2021)
• Elections: Justices of the peace are members of the board of civil authority (BCA). Members of the BCA serve as election officials at town elections by Australian ballot and statewide elections. Justices also are responsible for delivering absentee ballots to voters at election time.
• Tax Abatement & Appeals: Justices of the peace sit as members of the town board for abatement of taxes to determine whether a taxpayer's tax obligation should be forgiven under certain circumstances. Justices of the peace also serve an important role in the town's tax appeal process. As a member of the board of civil authority, justices sit to hear and decide appeals when citizens do not agree with the final decision of the listers.
• Magistrate: Justices of the peace may also serve as a magistrate when so commissioned by the Supreme Court.
• Marriages: Justices of the peace may also solemnize marriages in Vermont.
• Oaths & Notary: Justices of the peace may also administer oaths in all cases where an oath is required, unless a specific law makes a different provision. A justice of the peace is a notary public ex officio and has all the acknowledgment powers of a notary public. Notary services are provided free of charge. Show less