Introduction by Marisha Kazeniac (Executive Director). Marisha has more than 20 years’ experience as an educator and administrator in the field of international education and intercultural learning. In 2005, she founded Vermont Institute on Cuba (VIC), developing humanitarian and educational exchanges connecting Vermont and the people of Cuba.Several years later, the Institute extended its resources to community-building programs in the Dominican Republic and became Vermont Institute on the Caribbean, which recently was renamed Vermont Caribbean Institute. Marisha’s work in promoting sustainable development emphasizes local capacity-building and leadership development, environmental stewardship, and an appreciation of place….more to come

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