Taylor Welch-Plante, Hub Director
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Taylor has been the Director of the Hub since April 2019. She aims to create a safe, welcoming space for all teens to hang-out, relax, socialize, and build skills. She works with other staff and community members to ensure the Hub is seen as the incredible resource that it is. Taylor draws upon her prior experience in the social work field and the years of training, both formal and inform, that she has received while serving as the Director of the Hub. Taylor focuses on connection and relationships with teens and wants the Hub to be an amalgamation of all the personalities, interests, and goals of the youth that use the space. She encourages people to reach out with questions or stop by during drop-in hours.
Hi, Everyone! My name is Jackie. My preferred pronouns are she/her. I’m a born and raised Vermonter who grew up in Addison County. I have been working with children and teenagers for about seven years. My passion is teaching English as a second language. I have spent time abroad in Japan, Czech Republic, and Italy! I currently teach 10 students from Japan, China, and Italy online. My hobbies include anime, learning foreign languages, and cooking international meals. I look forward to meeting you at The Hub!
Meridith McFarland, Bristol Recreation Director
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Meridith joined the Town of Bristol as Recreation Director in May 2018, bringing a wealth of experience from her background in resort management. With a strong foundation in customer service, event planning, and creating engaging recreational experiences, she has successfully leveraged these skills to enhance the town’s recreational programs. Meridith’s ability to manage large-scale events, foster community engagement, and deliver high-quality services has contributed to the vibrant recreational offerings that Bristol is known for today.
Ray Beaver, Hub Co-Founder, Volunteer
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Ray became coordinator of The Hub in 1997 while working for the University Of Vermont’s Expanding the Caring Community Program. This Program was a collaboration of the University Of Vermont Extension Service and the Bristol Recreation Department. There were at one time seven such efforts in Vermont; The Hub is the only one still in existence. Ray has worked for over 35 years with youth in Addison County and the Burlington area. The Hub was his idea to allow youth a place of their own to hang out and develop the relationships with peers that support their development into healthy, caring adults who have an interest in their community.