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In this post we’ll introduce you to two new members of the Middlebury College staff who are working in the College Advancement office. Please join us as we welcome Merilyn and Phil to campus.

Merilyn Burrington has joined the College Advancement office as the associate director of prospect research. She holds multiple degrees from the University of Vermont, where she was previously employed. Merilyn lives in Charlotte with her husband and their yellow lab, Etta James. An inveterate lover of writing, reading, walking, and yoga, she’s also a steady rider of the Middlebury Link.

Phil Oldham is a member of the class of 1990 and has been living in Lincoln for the past three years. In November he was hired as leadership gifts officer in the College Advancement office. Over the past 20 years he has worked in international relief and development, serving in Russia, the Balkans, Africa, and Haiti. Phil is a runner and a skier and is enjoying settling down in Vermont with his wife, Jennifer, the executive director of Addison County Hospice Volunteer Services; daughter, Fiona (fifth grade); and son, Jess (fourth grade).

In this post we’ll introduce you to three new members of the Middlebury College staff who are working in the Human Resources and College Advancement offices. Please join us as we welcome Petrina, Alison, and Jenna to campus.

Petrina teRiele returns to the Human Resources office where she previously worked from 2006-07. Petrina has been hired as the global HR specialist and is thrilled to be back at Middlebury! In 2006 she earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from the College of St. Joseph in Rutland, Vt. Petrina greatly enjoys spending time with her family including her husband John and their three-year-old grandson (as well as his parents!). She also enjoys walking and traveling.

Alison (Aly) Fonseca was hired as the leadership gifts associate in College Advancement in September. Aly graduated from Middlebury in May 2011 as an art history major. Originally from Florida, Aly enjoys painting, running, and spending time with friends.

Jenna Bronson is the new administrative coordinator in Human Resources. Jenna graduated from St. Michael’s College in 2005 with degrees in psychology and English. Previously, she worked as an office manager at a veterinary hospital in Williston, Vt. Jenna lives in Whiting.

In this post we’ll introduce you to three new members of the Middlebury College staff who are working in the Admissions and Language Schools offices. Please join us as we welcome Karen, Niki, and Brook to campus.

Karen Bartlett was originally hired as a seasonal application reader in the Admissions office in 2009. We welcomed her back to campus in September in her new role as an Admissions counselor. Karen and her husband Jud graduated from Middlebury in 1995 and spent 10 years living in New Hampshire where Karen was a teacher and a college counselor. An active volunteer in Cornwall’s farm to school program, Karen enjoys gardening, volunteering, skiing, and windsurfing.

Niki Barron was hired as the assistant director of Admissions in September. Prior to coming to Middlebury Niki was an admissions officer at Barnard College from 2007 to 2011. Niki graduated from Hamilton College in 2002 where she majored in mathematics. From 2002 to 2006 she worked in the admissions office at Grinnell College. In addition, Niki earned a master’s degree in education in 2007 from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Brook Escobedo returns to Middlebury College as the associate director of marketing, recruitment and admissions in the Language Schools. Brook previously worked in the admissions office and graduated from the Spanish School in 2004. She most recently worked at an educational non-profit in Austin, Texas. She is looking forward to reconnecting with the Middlebury community, cheering on the basketball team, and snowboarding with her husband, Manuel Carballo, who also works at Middlebury as the director of Admissions.

In this post we’ll introduce you to new members of the Middlebury College staff who are working in the Education in Action and College Advancement offices. Please join us as we welcome Emma and Lindsay to campus.

Emma Lennon is the new mentoring and youth programs coordinator in the Civic Engagement – Center for Education in Action office. Emma graduated from Middlebury in May of 2011 and now serves as an AmeriCorps VISTA member.

Lindsay Longe is a graduate of Dartmouth College with degrees in Economics and Sociology. In September she was hired as the assistant director of annual giving in the College Advancement office. Lindsay comes to Middlebury from Santa Catalina School in Monterey, California, where she was the director of financial aid and the associate director of admissions. A resident of Charlotte, Lindsay enjoys tutoring, volunteering, skiing, hiking and cooking.

In this post we’ll introduce you to new members of the Middlebury College staff who are working in Dining Services and Facilities Services. Please join us as we welcome Ashley and Chelsea to campus.

Ashley Soule transitioned into a full-time position in Dining in June. Ashley continues to work in Proctor Dining Hall where she first began working for the College on a part-time basis in 2008. A native of Addison County, Ashley grew up in Middlebury and currently lives in Monkton.

Chelsea Rheaume began working in Facilities Services as a custodian in September. You may have previously seen Chelsea around town when she worked for Porter Hospital and Dunkin Donuts. Chelsea is from Salisbury and is very excited to be working at Middlebury College!

In this post we’ll introduce you to new members of the College Advancement and Public Safety departments. Please join us as we welcome Lauren and John to campus.

Lauren Wolpin Bruno joined the College as the new assistant director for graduate and specialized programs in College Advancement in July. Lauren graduated from Colby College in 2005 where she majored in environmental studies and biology.  She formerly worked in development for Ceres, a non-profit organization in Boston where she worked on advancing sustainability issues, and prior to Ceres, worked at The Trust for Public Land on conservation projects. A native of Monkton, Lauren now lives in Middlebury with her husband Ben Bruno who works in the International Student and Scholar Services department at Middlebury.  She enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

John Tester began working at the College as a Public Safety officer in July. John has 20-plus years of experience in law enforcement, public safety and security and currently lives on a 46-acre hobby farm in Orwell with his wife, Cathy, and daughter, Andrea. Cathy is also employed by Middlebury College and works in College Advancement. John enjoys woodworking and traveling and has volunteered in many ways, including managing the local baseball program in Orwell, working with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, and serving as a volunteer Little League Baseball umpire for 21 years.

In this post we’ll continue our CRA new employee introductions. Please join us in welcoming Rachel and Molly back to campus as staff members!

Rachel Ochako is really looking forward to another great year at Middlebury! She serves as the CRA for Ross Commons and is anxious to meet other staff members in the Middlebury College community.

Molly Eberhardt graduated in May when she earned her BA in International Studies with a focus on the Middle East and Political Science. Mary is the CRA of Brainerd Commons.