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Blog Archive: About VSAC

Seth Jackson
09 Apr

Seth Jackson is a leader on and off the court

Written by
Sabina Haskell

“I think Seth is one of the most self-motivated, ‘cup-half-full’ students that I work with,” said Soren Dews, Seth Jackson’s VSAC counselor. “Even if it's an obstacle, he looks at it as ‘how can I get through this? How can I get motivated?’ I think that is so impressive.” The Burlington High School…
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Nikiah Viger
02 Apr

VSAC alumna Nikiah Viger pays it forward

Written by
Sabina Haskell

“Without VSAC and my guidance counselor, I wouldn't be where I am right now.” Nikiah Viger’s experience with VSAC shaped her career. Now as the senior financial aid officer at VTSU Castleton, Nikiah works to make college possible for all students, including first-generation college students like…
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Georgette Niyokindi
18 Mar

Georgette Niyokindi’s degree will help her support new families in VT

Written by
Sabina Haskell

For Georgette Niyokindi, getting a college degree gives her the opportunity to give back to her new community: Burlington, Vermont. Currently enrolled at the Community College of Vermont, Georgette is on track to receive a degree in behavioral science before focusing her studies on social work. Her…
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Adrianne Hutchin
11 Mar

Adrianne Hutchin wants to support her community as a family law attorney

Written by
Sabina Haskell

“Success is helping other people. If I can go to bed and know that I made a difference in a person's life that day, then I have succeeded.” It’s hard to speak with Adrianne Hutchin and not leave inspired. The fifth-generation Vermonter and mother of five children is determined to give back to her…
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Wazir Hashimi
05 Mar

Wazirgul Hashimi plans to run for parliament

Written by
Sabina Haskell

When asked what his plans for the future are, Wazir Hashimi has a short answer. “I am hoping to run for parliament in Afghanistan.” Wazir moved to the United States in 2013 from his home country of Afghanistan with the goal of getting a good education. He spent his junior year of high school at Rice…
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Mitchell Manacek
26 Feb

City Market Partners with VSAC for Career & Wellness Education

Written by
Sabina Haskell

Mitchell Manacek, a generalist with City Market’s people and culture department, explains the motivation behind the co-op’s worksite wellness program: “It boils down to the idea that when people are healthy and happy, they bring their best versions of themselves to work,” he explains. He notes that…
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College & Career Pathways
18 Feb

VSAC asks ‘what are you doing after high school?’

Written by
Sabina Haskell

High school students and parents, whether you’re college-bound, training-bound or not sure, College & Career Pathways is the one-stop online resource and month-long virtual event for you. Throughout the month of March, Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will offer live virtual workshops, led by local…
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Destiny-Rose Chery
04 Feb

Destiny-Rose Chery: Immersing herself in life sciences

Written by
Sabina Haskell

Saying Destiny-Rose Chery is busy would be an understatement. The current senior at Danville High School has a lot on her plate. From applying to colleges to working 20 hours a week as a grocer to following her love of art, Destiny is focused. In conversation, she doesn’t draw attention to how…
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Tyler Ballard
28 Jan

Tyler Ballard is on a path to change civic discourse.

Written by
Sabina Haskell

Tyler Ballard's goals are big, and so are his accomplishments. He is currently a first-year graduate student at Brown University in the political science Ph.D. program, specializing in American politics. Tyler has committed himself to a career focused on policy. “My goals have been focused on law…
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