Staff

Dan Albrecht’s primary responsibilities are managing the Northern Lake Champlain Clean Water Service Provider program and CCRPC’s Brownfields Program. He holds an M.S. in Natural Resources Planning from the University of Vermont (2005) and an M.A. in Anthropology from McGill University (1990). Prior to joining the CCRPC in 2003 he worked in Alaska for 11 years as a Research Director and Executive Director in fisheries public policy. Dan lives in South Burlington. He has two adult daughters and enjoys tennis and gospel singing in his spare time.

• dalbrecht@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 129)

Charlie has over 35 years’ experience as an organization leader and transportation and land use planner. Charlie has served as the Executive Director of the CCRPC since June 2008. Charlie supports the staff in managing the growing workload and works with numerous partners to implement CCRPC’s ECOS Regional Plan. Some areas of recent focus include inclusion, housing, Act 250, regional planning, transportation demand management, and water quality.

Prior to joining the CCRPC, Charlie was the General Manager for New Castle County’s Department of Land Use from 2001-2008 and NCC’s Planning Manager in 2000. Previous positions include work with two other metropolitan planning organizations (Wilmington Area Planning Council (DE/MD) and Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (PA/NJ)); Burlington County, NJ County Engineer’s Office; and, the Cross County Connection Transportation Management Association in Marlton, NJ. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Cornell University and did graduate work at both Cornell University and Rutgers University.

He currently serves on a number of boards including Evernorth (formerly Housing Vermont) currently serving as Board Chair, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation, Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies currently serving as Treasurer and Government Relations Committee Chair, Vermont Rail Council,  National Association of Development Organizations currently serving as Treasurer, Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association currently serving as Chair, and the Vermont Community Investment Board.

• cbaker@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 123)

Maya moved to Vermont and joined CCRPC in 2024. Her work is focused on supporting municipalities with their comprehensive plans and zoning. She is passionate about addressing climate change and environmental justice issues through equitable engagement and smart growth. Prior to moving to Vermont, Maya worked for the City of Portland, Maine as a Planner and for RiverLink, a water quality nonprofit, in Asheville, North Carolina as a Watershed Coordinator. She holds a bachelor’s in Environmental Science and Political Science from North Carolina State University, as well as a Master’s of Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia. Maya lives in Burlington with her boyfriend, Sam, and dog, Piper. She enjoys hiking, dipping in rivers, and crafting.

• mbalassa@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 122)

• cbedford@ccrpcvt.org
• (802) 540-1353

Jason joined the CCRPC in 2007 after graduating with Bachelor’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Liberal Arts from the University of Vermont and Saint Michael’s College respectively. Jason manages and/or conducts various transportation studies as part of each year’s work program. He also assists with technical assistance requests and maintains the regional transportation model. He is the past president of the Northern New England section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Jason resides in Burlington with his wife and son. When he’s not at work he can be found spending time outdoors taking in the abundance of nature that Vermont has to offer.

• jcharest@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 132)

Forest joined the CCRPC in 2008. He brought professional experience from the organizational development consulting field. Forest manages the CCRPC business office. He holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Vermont. Forest was born in southern Vermont and grew up in the Northeast Kingdom. He enjoys snowboarding, biking, and plays electric guitar poorly, but enthusiastically.

• fcohen@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 119)

Bryan joined the CCRPC in 2007 and is passionate about creating a more sustainable, accessible, and connected transportation system. As Transportation Planning Program Manager, he guides the region’s transportation planning program, helping integrate active transportation, Transportation Demand Management (TDM), transit, and other mobility strategies to advance regional transportation goals. Bryan believes that thoughtful planning and meaningful public participation are essential to creating transportation systems that serve everyone. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Bryan moved to Colorado to pursue mountain biking and public service with the U.S. Forest Service. He then gained nonprofit experience in land conservation and affordable housing before finding his way to Vermont for graduate school at the University of Vermont, where he earned a Master’s degree in Natural Resource Planning. Bryan lives in Burlington with his family and thrives on music, trails, and fire pits.

• bdavis@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 117)

Marshall joined the CCRPC in 2015 as a transportation planner. He works on the development of transportation projects and studies related to roadways, bridges, intersections, and bike/pedestrian facilities. Marshall leads the CCRPC’s public transit planning efforts while he also manages the development of the CCRPC’s federally mandated Unified Planning Work Program. He is passionate about developing strategies to reduce car dependency, encouraging sustainable patterns of development, and planning for a multi-modal transportation system. Marshall holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Vermont and a Master’s degree in Natural Resources with a Graduate certificate in Global Sustainability from Virginia Tech. In his free time, Marshall enjoys traveling, mountain biking, and playing soccer. He grew up in Tunbridge, Vermont and currently resides in Colchester.

• mdistel@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 126)

Chris joined the CCRPC in 2012. He had been working as a Production Cartographer for 2 years with Maponics, LLC, in White River Junction, VT. Chris has over seven years’ professional experience in Geographic Information Systems working in both the private and public sector. Immediately after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Planning from the University of Vermont in 2008, he became a summer intern for CCRPC working on the county traffic counting and inventory program. Chris has since returned to Burlington and is a Transportation Planner who now manages this program. He provides technical and GIS assistance to municipalities, manages all transportation data, assists on transportation studies, and manages CCRPC’s internal project management and reporting portal. His interests include GIS, cycling, music, and ice hockey. Chris currently resides in Burlington.

• cdubin@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 112)

Christine is a Senior Transportation Planner with over 25 years of experience encompassing a wide range of transportation related topics including project development, policy review, environmental compliance and public outreach. Christine joined the CCRPC in 1998 and is responsible for managing the region’s Transportation Improvement Program. She also works on a wide variety of transportation planning studies and conducts data analysis in support of the CCRPC’s planning process. Prior to coming to the CCRPC Christine worked for a national consulting firm and was responsible for managing environmental impact statements and environmental assessments for transportation projects. Christine has a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University and a Bachelor’s degree in Botany/Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont. Christine lives in South Burlington with her husband Eric and spends much of her free time hiking, biking, gardening and cross country skiing.

• cforde@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 113)

Eliana joined the CCRPC as a Transportation Planner at the beginning of 2024. Her work focuses primarily on Transportation Demand Management and active transportation planning. Since earning her bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Vermont (UVM) in 2019, Eliana gained experience working with Champlain College, Local Motion, and UVM’s Transportation Office and Transportation Research Center. Eliana is passionate about her community and enjoys serving as a member of Burlington’s Public Works Commission. Outside of work, some of Eliana’s favorite activities include running on the bike path, riding bikes with friends, and eating dried mango. She is an avid, year-round bicycle commuter and lives in Burlington with her partner, Connor.

• efox@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 136)

• mholmes@ccrpcvt.org

Amy joined the CCRPC in 2019. She supports the Senior Business Manager in all aspects of the CCRPC. She holds an AS in Accounting and a BA in Liberal Arts. Her professional background includes over 20 years of experience within the student loan industry, specifically loan origination, student loan repayment and entitlement programs. Amy serves as the volunteer coordinator for the Northern Vermont USASA series and runs the snowboard event registrations. Her interests include spending time with family and friends, the great outdoors, travel, trail-running, mountain biking, and snowboarding. Amy and her husband reside in Underhill; they have two sons and Sully the dog.

• airvinwitham@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 130)

Ann has worked in Chittenden County municipalities on a wide range of projects and regional issues since 2014. She joined CCRPC in 2021. Ann’s work is focused primarily on addressing climate change and Vermont’s clean energy goals by helping municipalities implement projects and policies in their adopted Energy Plans. Additionally, Ann supports the Chittenden County Communications Union District. Prior to joining CCRPC, Ann worked for the Town of Milton, Town of Shelburne, Town of Essex, and City (then Village) of Essex Junction. She has also managed projects in Williston, Colchester, Hinesburg, and Middlebury. She currently serves on the ReSource Board of Directors.

Ann received her B.A. from the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, and her master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Vermont. Outside of work, Ann enjoys art, independent films, hiking, gardening, local foods, and cooking. She lives with her husband and cat in Hinesburg. 

• ajanda@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 133)

Kate brings over 16 years of experience working across Vermont as a land use planner and community development professional. She is passionate about connecting communities with resources and facilitating conversations about solutions that help build healthy human and natural communities. Kate joined CCRPC in 2024 as a Senior Planner and Project Manager, providing communities with planning and zoning support, project management services, and guidance implementing strategies that promote strong, equitable places. As of July 2026, she oversees CCRPC’s land use, housing, training, and municipal assistance work.

Before joining CCRPC, Kate worked in southeastern Vermont at the Windham Regional Commission. She then directed the Sustainable Communities Program at the Vermont Natural Resources Council for ten years before joining the Vermont Community Foundation as a grantmaker. Prior to coming to Vermont, she worked in international education at Central Washington University. She holds a Masters of Regional Planning from Cornell University, a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from Rice University, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. She lives in Montpelier with her family and enjoys cooking, walking, and getting around on her electric cargo bike.

• kmccarthy@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 118)

Sarah moved to Vermont to join the CCRPC in 2023. She is passionate about using land use planning as a means to advance environmental justice through collective, equitable, and creative decision-making processes. Prior to working at CCRPC, Sarah was  involved with addressing the affordable housing crisis in Orange County, NC for houseless and aging populations, fighting the expansion of the wood pellet industry alongside impacted communities in Eastern North Carolina as a public health threat, issue of environmental racism, and false climate solution, and working with grassroots non-profit riverkeeper organizations in Northern California to protect free flowing rivers. She holds a Master’s of Public Health from UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health with a concentration in Environmental Health, Exposure Science and Risk Assessment, and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Vassar College. When not at work, Sarah lives with her partner, Peter, and their dog, Rusty, and enjoys trail running, gardening, floating down a river (ideally whitewater!), and cooking food for and with friends and family.

• smuskin@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 114)

Trudy joined the CCRPC in 2024. Together in a team, she supports the Senior Business Manager. Trudy holds a BSC in Accounting and Finance and a diploma certificate in Leisure and Hospitality Management. She has over 14 years’ experience working in finance departments of several non-profit organizations. She was born in Africa, traveled to different countries and states, and settled in Vermont because of the authenticity of the people and the community. She loves outdoors, especially the beach, and has an outgoing personality. She loves movies, especially comedy, and believes that family is everything.

• tnamubiru@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 134)

• mneedle@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 127)

• tnewton@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 115)

Sai’s work at the CCRPC includes providing technical assistance, overseeing the preparation of transportation plans and studies, and conducting traffic engineering analysis. Prior to the CCRPC, he had eight years of experience working on various transportation design projects, complete streets design, travel demand modeling, safety studies, traffic engineering and transportation planning projects in Idaho. Sai graduated with a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, focused on transportation, from the University of Idaho. His experience also includes database management, capital improvement program development and implementation, state and federal-aid grant applications, traffic impact studies and analyses.

• ssarepalli@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 116)

Having started his planning career with CCRPC as a GIS intern, Darren returned in 2022 after 5 years as the Planner for the Town of Essex. He holds a B.S. in Natural Resource Ecology from the Rubenstein School at the University of Vermont (2014) and uses his land management background to help communities live in harmony with their natural and built environments by assisting municipalities with their comprehensive plans, zoning regulations, and special projects. Originally from Santa Clara, California, Darren has lived in Essex since 2014 with his wife and a menagerie of furry friends and farm animals.

• dschibler@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 135)

Kim joined the CCRPC as a Business Office Manager in 2025. She works with the Business Office supporting the financial management of the CCRPC. Kim has an A.S. in Accounting and has over 15 years of experience in business management. Prior to joining CCRPC, Kim worked in the finance office for Green Mountain Transit. She comes from Essex Junction where she lives with her family. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, cooking, and gardening.

• ksmith@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 137)

Anne Nelson joined CCRPC in 2022 and works to lead organizational and project-specific outreach and engagement efforts for the county. Some of Anne Nelson’s work includes building relationships in our communities, improving and executing public engagement in alignment with federal requirements and CCRPC’s equity goals, integrating the Community Engagement Advisory Committee into CCRPC decision-making processes, and exploring ways the CCRPC can better support and elevate marginalized voices in planning.

Anne Nelson holds a master’s degree in Urban + Environmental Planning with a concentration in Equitable Collaboration from the University of Virginia. Some previous experience of hers includes working as a facilitator and project manager for The Institute for Engagement & Negotiation, a farmer, a family mentor for the International Rescue Committee, and an ethnographic researcher in Kampala, Uganda. She holds a certificate in Social Justice Mediation and Non-Violent Communication.

Anne Nelson lives in Burlington with her partner, son, and dog. When not working, she can be found rock climbing, trail running, sewing, or sharing food with loved ones.

• anstoner@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 128)

Emma joined the CCRPC in 2013, and her work focuses on facilitating communication between the many parties involved in CCRPC’s focus areas of transportation, regional planning, housing, and more. Emma manages the CCRPC’s website and provides outreach, public participation, graphic design and infographic support to municipalities, partners, and the state. She is passionate about finding creative ways to simplify complex topics and processes so they can be understood by all audiences. She also manages the CCRPC’s Title VI Program and serves as the Title VI and ADA Coordinator for the organization. Emma graduated from Saint Michael’s College with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. She grew up in rural southern Vermont, and currently resides in Essex Junction with her family.

• evaughn@ccrpcvt.org
• 802-846-4490 (ext. 121)