Vermont State University Leadership

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David Bergh

President

David G. Bergh, Ed.D., is President of Vermont State University. He brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education, with 20 years in the Vermont State Colleges System.

Dr. Bergh is known for fostering inclusivity, advancing diversity efforts, and establishing crucial student support services.

His most recent position outside the state was as President of Cazenovia College. Dr. Bergh has returned to Vermont to continue to improve the college experience and help ensure higher education is affordable and accessible to all.

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Hannah Reid

Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment

Hannah Reid is Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment at Vermont State University. She oversees a diverse team representing internal and external communications, advancement, and enrollment.

Her work ensures high-quality communication for the entire community — from prospective students of all ages to parents, career partners, alumni, donors, and more.

Hannah served in roles with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, and led communications for Let’s Grow Kids prior to joining VTSU.

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Kelley Beckwith

Vice President of Student Success

Kelley Beckwith is vice president of student success at Vermont State University. She leads the coordination and integration of a range of student services to continually improve student outcomes and the overall student experience. Her duties include oversight of advising, career development, student and residence life, athletics, academic support, wellness, and other areas.  

Beckwith previously served as Associate Dean of Student Success at Castleton University after leading the work of Castleton’s Academic Support Center and TRIO grants for over seventeen years. She also taught as a part-time faculty member in the Business Administration department for ten years.  

Throughout her career, she has helped students realize the value of a college degree and achieve their goals, focusing on providing equitable and accessible services to meet their needs. 

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Maurice Ouimet

Vice President of Admissions and Enrollment Services

Maurice Ouimet is dean of enrollment at Vermont State University, leading the admissions efforts for each campus.  

He entered the field of college admissions shortly after earning his undergraduate degree and has served in Castleton University’s admissions office since 2002. Having begun as an admissions counselor, he was promoted to director of admissions in 2003. 

He has served as dean of enrollment at Castleton University since 2007. 

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Nolan Atkins

Provost

Dr. Nolan Atkins is the chief academic officer of Vermont State University. Dr. Atkins previously served as provost of Northern Vermont University and as interim president of Lyndon State College.  

As a faculty member at Lyndon, Dr. Atkins chaired the nationally recognized Atmospheric Sciences Department. He began teaching at Northern Vermont University, Lyndon in 1997 and was interim dean of academic affairs for eighteen months until serving as president.  

As an administrator, he has a strong commitment to students, faculty, and staff and is known for his integrity, vision, and data-driven decision-making. 

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Paul Suk-Hyun Yoon

Chief Culture and Compliance Officer

Paul Suk-Hyun Yoon (he/him) is the Chief Culture and Compliance Officer of Vermont State University. He believes his purpose in life is to passionately pursue justice to make the world a more equitable place and brings more than 18 years of experience in education to this role. His most recent position was as Senior Advisor for Inclusive Excellence in the Division of Inclusive Excellence at the University of Vermont. In addition, Paul is a Partner with CQ Strategies, a Vermont-based consultancy committed to justice, equity, cultural proficiency, and social justice.

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Jamia Danzy

Dean of Students

Jamia Danzy is the Dean of Students for Vermont State University. She brings a breadth and depth of
expertise and over eighteen years of experience working throughout all areas of student affairs

In her role, she supports a team dedicated to ensure that our campus communities are upholding community values and standards, and that student services such as residence life and student activities are providing the resources that campuses need.

VSCS Board of Trustees

The Vermont State Colleges’ Board of Trustees provides leadership and governance to Vermont State University at the system level.

The Board of Trustees is comprised of fifteen members: five appointed by the Governor of Vermont; four elected by the Board itself; four state legislators elected by the General Assembly; one student elected by the VSCS Student Government Association; and the Governor, who is an ex officio BOT member. Trustees serve four-year terms, with the exception of the student trustee, who serves a one-year term but can be reelected to a second term.

Please see the BOT page on the VSCS website for more information.