NEK Women Lead Directory

Victoria Foster

802-595-5124 | v.h.foster32@gmail.com

Community Resource Coordinator | Northern Counties Healthcare

Also: Women’s Softball League President, Babe Ruth League Volunteer, Youth Advisory Council Advisor

Interests: Community health, systemic change, food access

Victoria graduated Northern Vermont University in 2018, with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services. After completing a summer internship with the Vermont Commission on Women, she became a Children, Youth, and Family Services case manager at Lamoille County Mental Health Services. She has since transitioned into the role of Community Resource Coordinator, helping to support patients in meeting their social needs as well as physical health.

Fun fact: She originally wanted to become a career counselor!

Ceilidh Galloway-Kane

802-472-3890 | ceilidh.g.kane@gmail.com

Afterschool Program Director, Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union

Also: Artist, grant writer, Hardwick Selectboard Member, AWARE board member, Wisdom Connection board member, VT Women’s Fund board member

Interests: Education, economic development, networks of support

Ceilidh Galloway-Kane is from East Hardwick, Vermont and graduated from Hazen Union in 2007. After going to Smith College in Northampton, MA she began a career in arts administration and education. For the past 5 years she was the executive director of WonderArts Vermont. In her new role as the REACH! Afterschool and Summer programs director she is excited to be supporting and strengthening opportunities for afterschool enrichment.

Fun fact: Her name means “party and celebration” in Gaelic!

Abby Long

802-626-0737 | abby@kingdomtrails.org

Executive Director, Kingdom Trails Association

Also: NEKC board member, VT Trails & Greenways Secretary, VT Trails Alliance Secretary, VOREC Committee Member

Interests: Mountain biking & hiking, open water swimming, being a new mom

Abby’s had opportunity to live and work in many different environments, serving all over the world; teaching in rural China, Southeast Asia, Blackfeet Reservation, and Belize, as well as Gulf Coast restoration through AmeriCorps. She holds a BA in Public & Community service and a Master’s in Intercultural Service, Leadership & Management. As the past ED for the Leadville Legacy Foundation in CO, she’s overjoyed to now be serving as the Executive Director for the Kingdom Trails.

Fun fact: She can hold a handstand and walk on my hands forever as she loves reliving her glory days as a competitive gymnast.