Alumni

Welcome Alumni

The Vermont Academy Alumni Association (VAAA), comprised of every matriculated student whose class has graduated, numbers over 4,000 members spanning 9 decades. Each member is a valued part of the alumni community and together, we are VA.

The purpose of the VAAA is to strengthen and support Vermont Academy through the cultivation of an engaged, informed, and inspired alumni community.

In pursuit of this purpose, the VAAA:

Brings alumni together to advance the interests and welfare of the school;
Fosters strong bonds among alumni and between alumni and Vermont Academy;
Promotes alumni involvement in the life of the school including alumni programs and activities, annual giving, and general support of VA; and
Communicates regularly with members and share positive Academy news.

There are so many ways to get involved with your alma mater. Whether you attend events, volunteer, support alumni-owned businesses, shop at the school store, dive into VA news, or want to nominate a peer for special recognition, there’s so much to explore.

Get Involved
Learn more about how you can be involved with your alma mater!
Alumni News and VA Publications
Find the most recent Alumni E-Newsletter, The Vermont Academy Way publication, and more!
Alumni Recognition
Learn more about the Florence R. Sabin Class of 1889 Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Young Alumni Award, and the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Alumni Business Directory
Support fellow alumni by considering the products, venues, and services provided by these companies.

Alumni Resources

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Find VA Alumni on LinkedIn and Facebook

There are two social media groups that focus specifically on Vermont Academy alumni. Join The Vermont Academy Network on LinkedIn to share job postings, connect with alumni peers in your field, reach out to alumni in fields of interest, and so much more!

Alumni are also invited to join Vermont Academy Alumni on Facebook. Learn about upcoming alumni gatherings, read about exciting things that alumni are doing, and more!
Update Your Information

Did you recently move, change phone numbers, update your email address, start a new job, welcome a new family addition, begin a new graduate school program, get married, or undertake any number of additional life changes?

Share your updates with us by submitting this brief form. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Online School Store

Vermont Academy has an online school store! Stock up on your favorite VA gear today.

Not finding what you’re looking for online? Reach out to Campus Store Manager Karen Langston (802-869-6248) to find out what’s in stock in our campus store.
Request a Transcript

To request a copy of your final transcript, please contact Vermont Academy Registrar Tammy Clark (802-869-6265).

Give Today!

Upcoming Alumni Events

List of 6 events.

Dec

3

Boston Holiday Reception at The Hampshire House
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Hampshire House, 84 Beacon St, Boston, MA
Dec

5

NYC Holiday Reception at the Penn Club
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Penn Club of New York, 30 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Dec

10

Candlelight Dessert Reception & Winter Concert
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Nita Choukas Theater in Horowitz Performing Arts Hall, 23 Leavitt Lane, Saxtons River, VT
Jan

12

Alumni Hockey Game
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Vermont Academy's Michael Choukas Ice Rink, 33 Shepard Lane, Saxtons River, VT
Apr

1

NYC Keynote & Networking Reception
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Penn Club, 30 W 44th Street, New York, NY
Apr

3

Boston Keynote & Networking Reception
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Exchange, 212 Northern Ave. Boston MA

Alumni Events Calendar

Meet the Advancement Team

List of 5 members.

Tonia Fleming

Director of Advancement

(802) 869-6298

Wellesley College - BA
University of Chicago - MBA

Bio
Tonia comes to Vermont Academy after eight years as a Development Officer at Springfield Hospital/Springfield Medical Care Systems. While there, she implemented a Grateful Patient Program and significantly grew its revenue from private foundations. Prior to that role, she worked for non-profits of varying sizes, including the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and the Great River Arts Institute.

Tonia has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). She lives in Chester, Vermont with her family and rescue dog Ozzie. Tonia’s son Jeremy is a Vermont Academy alumnus (Class of 2018) who was as thrilled as his mother was to have her joining the Vermont Academy community.
Liz Olmsted

Associate Director of Advancement, Operations and Stewardship

(802) 869-6260

Wheaton College - BA

Bio
Liz joined the Vermont Academy community in 2011 when her daughter, Wyeth, enrolled as a freshman day student. As a VA parent, Liz has seen firsthand the transformational impact that VA has had on her daughter and her peers. To the title of proud VA parent, Liz now adds Director of the Vermont Academy Fund as a member of the Advancement Office. Liz is excited to harness her professional experience, volunteer interests, and passion for Vermont Academy into this role.

A 25-year veteran of Eastern Mountain Sports, an outdoor specialty retailer headquartered in Peterborough, NH, Liz held a variety of positions as she worked her way up through the organization. From positions in sales, customer service, and store management to ones tied to brand identity and strategic planning, it was a varied and fulfilling career.

Over the years, Liz has been involved with independent schools as a volunteer on a myriad of levels. Prior to her time at Vermont Academy, Liz played an active volunteer role at The Grammar School in Putney, VT, where she served as Trustee Chair for five years, participating in fundraising and serving on the Strategic Planning and Head-of-School Search Committees.

When not on the road connecting with our broader VA community, Liz can often be seen around campus with her camera—blending her love of photography with her enjoyment of cheering for our VA Wildcats. Along with photography, Liz’s other interests include a variety of outdoor pursuits that she enjoys with her family including skiing, hiking, and kayaking/canoeing.

Liz lives in Westmoreland, NH, with her husband, Ned, an Assistant Professor of English at Landmark College, and their daughter Wyeth ’15.
Nicole Losavio

Director of Alumni Engagement

(802) 869-6261

The College of William and Mary - MEd
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - BA / BS

Bio
Nicole came to Vermont Academy in December 2020 with over ten years of alumni relations experience. In prior roles at Dartmouth College and Worcester State University, Nicole managed volunteer boards, planned major events, and implemented new programs. She is excited to join the Advancement team and looks forward to exploring new opportunities to engage alumni.

In her spare time, Nicole can be found kayaking, skiing, reading, or out for walks with her dog, Zoey. Nicole holds a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from The College of William and Mary and dual bachelor’s degrees from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – one in math and the other in secondary education.
Jen Palmiotto

Director of Annual Giving

(802) 869-6610

University of Vermont - BA
Yale University - MS and PhD

Bio
Jennifer comes to Vermont Academy following a two decade career serving as a policy advisor and executive director for a water and wastewater trade association. She is excited to use her skills in grassroots advocacy, volunteer management, fundraising and grant writing in the role of Director of Annual Giving.

Jennifer has been part of the Vermont Academy community since her son enrolled as a day student in 2017. Since that time she has been an active volunteer with the Vermont Academy Parents Association (VAPA), serving in the capacity of VAPA President and VA Trustee from 2022-2024. Jennifer has witnessed the positive impact that VA has had on both her children, Trevor ‘21 and Sydney ‘24. She lives in Walpole, NH with her husband Peter, a professor in the Environmental Studies Department at Antioch University and Pepper, their spunky dog from Puerto Rico.
Dave Hodgson '89

Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Advancement

802.869.6255

St. Lawrence University - BA

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Olivia Conway

Associate Director of Marketing & Communications / Assistant Coach, GV Basketball

Salve Regina University - BS
Lindsey Fitzgerald

Associate Director of Marketing & Communications / Dance Team Coach

Suffolk University - BA

Bio
Lindsey loves being able to work amidst the gorgeous scenery of Vermont. She grew up in Exeter, NH, where she enjoyed being close to the New Hampshire coast. Throughout her time at Exeter High School, Lindsey pursued her passions for video and storytelling by participating in programs such as a youth filmmakers workshop and a week-long leadership intensive in NYC focused on digital media, film, and journalism.

Before coming to Vermont Academy, Lindsey studied Media & Film in the heart of Boston at Suffolk University. She interned at the production company Boston Digital Productions in the summer of 2021 where she strengthened her skills in social media, video editing, and writing.

While she was grateful to be able to experience life in the city, she is glad to have returned to the countryside of New England after earning her BA in May 2022. At Vermont Academy, she enjoys posting about student life on social media, creating written content for the school, taking photos around campus, and coaching Vermont Academy's Dance Team. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys watching movies, reading, tap dancing, baking, and traveling. She lives in Keene, NH with her partner Caleb.