About Burlington, Vermont Young Professionals

Emily works as part of the Communications and Marketing Department as the in-house graphic designer for the Chamber of Commerce. Emily is primarily responsible for the design of materials related to the Chamber, GBIC and VCB.

Gen is responsible for developing and managing all aspects of communications and media relations at the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce. Her projects include the Chamber's newsletters, promotional materials, website, ongoing media spotlights and articles, and the continued implementation of the Burlington branding initiative.

Eli Harrington works for the Vermont Council on World Affairs (VCWA), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness and understanding of the world and its people, places and cultures through education and engagement. At the VCWA, Eli coordinates and manages all of the international visitor programs, bringing delegations from every corner of the globe to Vermont (for more information, see www.vcwa.org). A native Vermonter with local roots, Eli hails from Winooski and attended Brandeis University in Waltham, MA.

Aiming to market the Champlain Valley as a year-round destination, Matt oversees the Chamber's print, web and digital marketing opportunities while always looking for new ways to market his clients' services. Apart from his role in marketing, Matt oversees the sponsorship sales, marketing, and logistics of The Cows Come Home to Burlington, a 2010 public art project in Downtown Burlington.