Jadziah DeRosia

President / Marketing Committee Chair

Jadziah is an entrepreneur, Real Estate agent, and small business owner. Jadziah graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a degree in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Conservation. She began her career as a Fisheries Biologist working in Massachusetts before to Vermont to focus on research in Lake Champlain. During her career as a biologist she focused heavily on public outreach. She has worked to host large-scale public outreach events and has experience developing and implementing curriculum to educate groups of all ages on fisheries and watershed sciences. After leaving her career in Biology, she moved to the Rutland area in 2021 to take over at Camille's Experienced Clothing with her husband. She is passionate about working to enhance the living and working lives of those in the Rutland area. In her free time, you can find Jadziah exploring the gorges of Vermont, making stained glass art, and spending time with her friends and family.

Mackenzie Warner

Treasurer

Mackenzie was born and raised in the Rutland Area, and takes great pride in her Vermont roots! She found her niche when she started at Heritage Family Credit Union in 2014 and has grown through many roles within the credit union. Starting as a teller and moving through the lending field before settling into the role of Mortgage Loan Originator. Financial education and empowerment are a huge passion for Mackenzie, she takes great pride on watching her members thrive. When not exploring the beauty of Vermont, she is can found a body of water enjoying the waves with her husband and daughter.

Mike Mitrano

PRESIDENT-ELECT / Sponsorship Committee Chair

Mike was born in Southeast Massachusetts, raised in Brandon, and currently resides in Rutland City. He graduated from Castleton State College with a Bachelor’s in Theatre Arts (Technical Theatre and Design) and has since toured North America with numerous performances, most recently as the Production Manager for the The Police Experience and the Pink Floyd LaserSpectacular. As a business owner, he operates Dark Shadows Entertainment which offers Production Management and Lighting Design services to clients across the Northeast region, and serves as President and Co-Founder of One Room Theatrics. Outside of work he enjoys hiking, kayaking, photography, taking road trips, and spending time with his family and friends.

Sarah Nadler

Board Member

Sarah is from Rutland and works at Maple Landmark in Middlebury as Communications Manager. She is thrilled to work in the woodworking and toy industries. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science from Castleton University in Marketing & Management. She loves Boston sports, reading from all genres, and discovering new music. When Sarah’s not yelling about sports, you can find her traveling around New England finding the best independent coffee shops and bookstores.

Tiffany Raitses

Board Member

Tiffany grew up in Queens, NY and currently resides in Rutland Town. She graduated from Binghamton University with her Bachelor’s in Economics and a minor in Health and Wellness Studies. Tiffany spent several years working in finance while pursuing her passion for health and fitness on the side; in 2021, she took her Personal Training business full time. In 2023, Tiffany moved to Rutland to be closer to the mountains and is now the Head Personal Trainer at Anytime Fitness. She is passionate about helping her clients develop sustainable and enjoyable fitness routines. In her free time, Tiffany enjoys skiing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Wesley Tipton

Board member

Wesley Tipton, originally from Chattanooga, TN, has found his niche in the Green Mountain State where he applies his extensive knowledge of crop cultivation, agricultural construction, and plant management. As a trusted consultant, Wesley works closely with farmers across Vermont, Maine, and New York, optimizing agricultural practices on many farms. His expertise extends to academia as well, where he leads hands-on labs for the Cannabis certificate program at Castleton University. Wesley's educational achievement of obtaining a bachelors degree in Art with a Minor in Business from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, complements his entrepreneurial spirit and craftsmanship. Always eager for new challenges, he continually expands his professional repertoire with each endeavor. Outside of work, Wesley embraces the thrill of snowboarding and mountain biking, hurtling down mountainsides or exploring the scenic trails and hikes of his adopted home.

Amanda Van Eps

Board Member / outreach + Membership Committee Chair

Amanda is a Vermont native currently residing in Brandon, VT. Working as a kitchen and bath designer at Best Appliance & Kitchens, she has completed projects throughout Cornwall, Killington, Stowe, and Southern Vermont. With over a decade of experience, she owns and operates Haus of Van Eps offering interior design services. She is dedicated to continued education, with a focus in sustainable design. Amanda serves as Vice President and Co-Founder of One Room Theatrics, as well as the acting curator for their costumes and sets. She has a passion for advocacy, working alongside the EveryLife Foundation pursuing equity and accessibility for the Rare Disease Community. In her downtime, she can be found paddle boarding, hiking, snow shoeing, or hanging out with her fur babies.

Samantha Palumbo

Board Member

Thomas Fagan

Board Member

Cooper Babbitt

CEDRR Liaison

Born and raised in Rutland, Cooper returned home after earning his bachelor’s degree in political science at Middlebury College and spending his early career in New York, NY.  His professional background includes work on Vermont political campaigns, economic development research, and as a commercial litigation paralegal. Currently, he serves as the Operations Director at the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR), where he works with regional stakeholders to move economic development projects forward and drive economic growth in Rutland County. Cooper also serves on the Board of Directors of Rutland County Pride.  In his free time, Cooper can be found skiing at Pico or enjoying all that Downtown Rutland and the surrounding area have to offer.

Additional Committee Chairs

Events Committee

Special Events Committee