OUR STAFF

Our Staff

Alicia Grangent

Chief Executive Officer

Alicia joined the Club as CEO in April 2022; she has called Vergennes her home since 2016. Alicia has over 20 years of program management experience working with youth, disabilities, mentoring and mental health primarily.


She holds a BSW in Social Work and a Masters in Criminal & Social Justice. Coming into this position, the connection aligned with her goals of working with youth and giving back to the Vergennes community. 


Alicia also joined the John Graham Housing Shelter Board in 2022 and University of Vermont Health Network - Porter Medical Hospital Board of Trustees in 2023. 


Cookie Steponaitis

Resource Development Coordinator

Cookie first became involved with the Boys & Girls Club movement twenty five years ago when she received a phone call from Vergennes resident Sam Allo about his vision for a club. Committed to working with youth, Cookie assisted Sam to help jumpstart the Boys & GIrls Club of Greater Vergennes. In awe of Sam's determination and passion, Cookie joined the first Board of Directors in Vergennes.


A long time Vermont educator, Cookie divides her time between working with college students majoring in education, local teens through programs involving Vergennes Lions, Vergennes LEOS, Vergennes Legion Post # 14 and the Boys & Girls Club. Her family is her greatest joy and her love of history weaves its way into most of her projects. In her role as Resource Development Coordinator, Cookie works with grants and fundraising, with an eye on the needs of our community youth. She appreciates the ability to work with the staff at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes to continue the mission Sam Allo started and to give our next generation a safe and engaging place to call their own.


Tony Sawyer

Program Manager

Tony was born and raised in Vermont. He has a background in education and youth development. Tony has worked as a middle school social studies teacher, and volunteered with AmeriCorps in Rhode Island.


 He has a degree in Media and Communication, History with a Secondary Education licensure, and is working toward a Masters in Web Development.


Tony is excited to share his passions with the members as well as help them explore their own interests through programming at the club.


Angel Billings

Program Assistant

Angel was born and raised in Vergennes and returned recently to the area in early 2023 after living out of state for a few years. As a former club member, he understands the impact that a supportive and structured environment can have on a child's life. Having a positive group to participate in as well as adequate role models at the Boys & Girls Club growing up showed him how important those values truly are. These experiences have inspired him to make an effort to embody those characteristics with the goal of helping a new generation of kids reach their full potential.


Angel deeply values art, music and self-expression. He places great importance on balancing fun and safety. He is gladly taking this opportunity to give back to his roots and to help the program continue to have a positive impact in our community.


Branden Ronchetti

Communications & Program Assistant

Branden was born and raised in New Jersey; he moved to Vermont in 2020. Branden attended and recently graduated from Castleton University in Vermont where he studied Graphic Design, along with his keen interest in web development and logo design. Branden is looking forward to utilizing his skills to manage the Club social media accounts, newsletter, and website. Branden will also work alongside the youth at the club.

Branden has a passion for the outdoors, he was involved in the Scouts for many years where he obtained the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Branden has programming experience as an NRA instructor for a youth camp. Branden’s background in scouting and passion for the outdoors make him a valuable asset to the Club.

Branden’s is excited to start working with our youth to discover their passions and help them grow into future leaders. 

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