Central Vermont Medical Center Board of Trustees Welcomes New Member Kristin Carlson

Berlin, VT – University of Vermont Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center recently appointed Kristin Carlson of Montpelier Vermont, to its Board of Trustees. Carlson grew up in Worcester, Vermont and is eager to continue her commitment to giving back to the Central Vermont region in this new role.

As the board welcomes Carlson, Joyce Judy will continue to serve as board chair, with Erica Metzger Hare continuing as vice chair and Connie Colman, RN, BSN, Med as secretary.

“We are pleased to have Kristin Carlson join the CVMC Board because we know she brings an incredible commitment to our staff, providers, and patients to the role,” said Judy. “She has a deep understanding of the needs of our community and will help to provide a statewide perspective as well.”

Kristin Carlson is the vice president of Strategic and External Affairs for Green Mountain Power. Previously, she was a senior political reporter and anchor at WCAX-TV, where she won multiple journalism awards for her investigative work, including the prestigious Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award. 

“I grew up in the area, graduated from U-32 and now live in Montpelier,” she said. “I know how important CVMC is to the wellbeing of families and vitality of communities in this part of Vermont. It is an honor to play a role in shaping its future.”

Kristin also serves as chair of the board for ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain and is the vice chair of the Vermont Community Foundation Board. She enjoys hitting the slopes with her husband, watercolor artist Michael Ridge, and their teenager.