About

The Vermont Evaluation Network (VEN) was formed in January 2017. Members include individuals and organizations from across the state of Vermont.

VEN became an affiliate of the American Evaluation Association in January 2019.

VEN hosts quarterly meetings to foster peer learning, increase awareness of the array of evaluation efforts being conducted by Vermont evaluators, and showcase VEN members' areas of expertise.

VEN Roles & Responsibilites

VEN is run by volunteers. There are a few roles to keep the network going. If you are interested in serving, please let one of the co-chairs know.

VEN Co-chairs

Manage email account
Manage quarterly meetings
Represent VEN as AEA affiliate
Onboard new members
Manage website

VEN Co-secretary

Take notes at quarterly meetings
Share out notes to members

DEI Working Group

Manage quarterly meetings
Represent VEN at SCENE Community of Practice

VEN History

2023-24

Co-chairs: Qing Ren, Jessica Metcalfe, Jennifer Jewiss
Co-secretaries: Clinton Sears, Jody Kamon
DEI Co-chairs: Jody Kamon, Cindy Char (SCENE Liaison)
AEA Liaison: Qing Ren

2022-23

Co-chairs: Lisa Watts Natkin, Qing Ren, John Baek, Jessica Metcalfe
Co-secretaries: Clinton Sears, Jody Kamon
DEI Co-chairs: Jody Kamon, Cindy Char (SCENE Liaison)
AEA Liaison: Qing Ren

2021-22

Co-chairs: Melissa Phillips, Lisa Watts Natkin, John Baek (AEA Liaison)
Co-secretaries: Clinton Sears, Jody Kamon
JEDI: Jody Kamon, Cindy Char (SCENE Liaison)

2020-21

Co-chairs: Melissa Phillips, Linden Higgins, John Baek (AEA Liaison)
Co-secretaries: Anna Prescott, Lisa Watts Natkin

2019-20

Co-chairs: Jody Kamon, Melissa Phillips, Linden Higgins
Co-secretaries: Anna Prescott, Lisa Watts Natkin
AEA Liaison: John Baek
VEN became affiliate of AEA in January 2019.

2018-19

Co-chairs: Patrick Kinner, Valerie Harder, Jody Kamon
Secretary: Fonda Ripley
AEA Liaison: Jennifer Jewiss

2017-18

Co-chairs: Patrick Kinner, Valerie Harder, Jody Kamon
Secretary: Fonda Ripley
AEA Liaison: Jennifer Jewiss
VEN was formed in January 2017.