Our People. Their Stories.

The Mosaic Project

Portrait of Casey Kalb Nava, MD over a mosaic of UVM Health Network employee headshots.

A Lasting Legacy

Almost every time I’m in the car with a relative, I learn  something new about my family’s history.

Casey KOlb Nava, MD

Portrait of Tony Williams, MD over a mosaic of UVM Health Network employee headshots.

Invisible No More

As a Black kid growing up in inner-city Queens, becoming a doctor felt impossible.

Tony Williams, MD

Portrait of Summer Colette over a mosaic of UVM Health Network employee headshots.

A Better Way

I’d be lying if I said I’ve been a die-hard environmentalist all my life.

Summer Collette

Portrait of Haley Duquette over a mosaic of UVM Health Network employee headshots.

The Adventurer

I remember thinking, almost every day, ‘Just a few more days until I’m back in Kathmandu.’

Haley Duquette

Portrait of Jodi Gibbs over a mosaic of UVM Health Network employee headshots.

Community Champion

I love to organize. Plan. Help.

Jodi Gibbs

Portrait of Francisco Herrera over a mosaic of UVM Health Network employee headshots.

Gratitude

My life was not easy. It’s different now, and I thank God for that.

Francisco Herrera

Portrait of Micheal Dufort over a mosaic of UVM Health Network employee headshots.

Right to the Drums

There’s so much you can do with just a couple of sticks in your hands.

Michael Dufort

Portrait of Patti Johnson over a mosaic of UVM Health Network employee headshots.

The Minister

The North Country hasn’t always been my home, but it’s where I found my calling.

Patti Johnson

The Mosaic Project is a collection of short stories about the people of University of Vermont Health Network. These are your coworkers, caregivers, neighbors, family members, friends – each with unique life experiences that are part of the vibrant mosaic of who we are. This ongoing series comes from interviews conducted by the storytellers on our Communications and Engagement Strategies team.