Alumni News – July

Have you ever wondered what former students have been up to since leaving CCV? Look no further! We’re pleased to share the latest edition of updates submitted by CCV’s diverse group of alumni, which includes graduates as well as anyone who took classes and was significantly impacted by their experience at the College. 

Alumni are encouraged to share their news by filling out the alumni update form.

Emily Bryant ‘18 Criminal Justice
Boston College Law School ‘25 J.D.
Emily graduated from CCV in 2018 and transferred to Northeastern University, where she got her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and political science in December 2020. She then worked at the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General as an investigator in the Bureau of Program Integrity before starting law school at Boston College Law in 2022, where she graduated in May 2025. Emily says she would not be where she is today without CCV. She participated in the Early College program during her senior year of high school which allowed her to complete a full year of college education while in high school. This experience gave her the head start she needed to save money and time in the long run. Thank you to the amazing faculty and staff at CCV-Winooski!

Angela Biathrow ‘20 Criminal Justice
Norwich University ‘24 Masters in Criminal Justice
Angela is now completing a second master’s degree in social work at Syracuse University to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Asa Metcalfe ‘17 Liberal Studies
University of Montana Bachelor’s in Journalism
Asa Thomas Metcalfe graduated from CCV-Rutland in 2017 and is the new editor of both the Minnehaha County Register and Dell Rapids City Journal in South Dakota. He made this move after earning his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Montana and serving as the editor of the Seeley Swan Pathfinder in Seeley Lake, Montana. Asa is also a freelance reporter for Indian Country Today and Idioteq.com.

Heather Bertrand ’18 Human Services
Heather attended Plymouth State University, graduating in 2022 with a master of education in school counseling.

Ben Wilkens ‘18 Network Administration
After receiving his degree from CCV, Ben continued to pursue education and experience through certification studies and on the job learning. He served as the director of information services at a large Vermont-based regional transportation company for eight years where he was able to directly apply a significant portion of the knowledge and skills learned in his time at CCV.  In 2024, Ben had the opportunity to join the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), a Washington, DC based non-profit as their cybersecurity principal engineer. In his role at NMFTA, he spearheads research initiatives and leads teams dedicated to developing cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, methodologies, and strategies to safeguard information systems and networks. With a rare combination of CISSP and CISM certifications alongside an active Class A CDL, he is able to bring a unique perspective to the intersection of cybersecurity and transportation. Ben’s education at CCV served to both form the foundation of his technical knowledge-base and encourage his love of ongoing study, which has been a critical component of his career path.

Carolyn Ridpath ’11 Liberal Studies
Northern Vermont University ’24 Bachelor’s Degree
Carolyn Ridpath retired in February 2024.

Clyde Dunton-Gallagher ‘03 Liberal Studies
University of Vermont ‘05 Bachelor’s Degree
Clyde was just promoted to senior counsel at the law firm Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP’s Miami office. Clyde and his wife, Nancy, welcomed their third child, a boy, in April.  Their daughter Mae is 6 and is excited to be a first year in Ms. Antonieta’s 1st-3rd grade “Lower Elementary” class at Coconut Grove Montessori School.  Madelyn is 3 and is in her first year in Ms. Laurence’s French-English bilingual ”Children’s House,” also at CGMS.

Kelsey Grant ‘13 Administrative Management
Champlain College ‘24 Healthcare Administration
Demetra Chase ‘16 Business Administration and Management
Demetra is the operations manager at Dartmouth College.