Vermont Professionals of Color Network

Advancing the prosperity of all Black, Indigenous and People of Color in Vermont.

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Yesterday, we at Vermont Professionals of Color Network took time to reflect on our past accomplishments and plan ahead for the future.

Lots of new projects are coming soon...stay tuned!

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Join us after work for a relaxed and casual BIPOC Networking Mixer at Hula on June 18, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in Preppi! Professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and newcomers welcomed 😎

RSVP here: https://t.co/LCmJegRkOa

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This week's BIPOC business feature is Little Amsterdam! Little Amsterdam is a cannabis dispensary in Rutland inspired by art and connection. Visit their website: https://t.co/tnY8EwAfi8

📷: Madelyn Nonni for the Rutland Herald

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Our June newsletter is out ✨ This month's article by Kim Soukone reflects the process of figuring things out without having all the answers. The spotlight is on Luisa Rodríguez, who co-leads Hermanas Vermont.

Read more: https://t.co/ZMVr0mLnvz

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Our BIPOC professional feature this week is Estelle Cooke-Sampson (she/her)! Estelle is a diagnostic radiologist with over 40 years of experience. She serves at the Washington, DC VA Hospital and at Howard University Hospital.

📷: Estelle Cooke-Sampson

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Last month, Blue Spruce Health and other Vermont practices were featured in @sevendaysvt for their role in a growing shift toward direct primary care!

To learn about the direct primary care model, read the full article: https://t.co/D7VwfCKpoj

📷: Blue Spruce Health

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Join the Vermont Professionals of Color Network for our 6th Annual August Kickback!

Save the date for this free event on Sunday, August 2nd, from 12 PM to 4 PM in South Burlington. Exact location will be shared once your RSVP is confirmed: https://t.co/bVw8apgy6M

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This week's BIPOC business feature is Castel's Jerk Joint!

Castel's Jerk Joint is a Jamaican takeout spot in Vergennes, serving up dishes like jerk chicken, oxtail, and curry goat. Follow their Facebook page to see what's on the menu 🍽️

📷: Castel's Jerk Joint

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Join us for VT PoC's co-working sessions! ✨ Find us at Hula Lakeside in Burlington on Monday, June 8, from 12:00 to 2:30 pm! Please meet at the front desk in the lobby.

Walk-ins are welcome, but feel free to let us know you're coming by RSVPing: https://t.co/QVXEDY5CHU

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For many of us, healing didn't start in a clinic. Healing started at home, in care that was shared, felt, and deeply cultural.

Read Dr. Eniel Rolon's full piece in our May newsletter: https://t.co/5JHkrRLksh

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Our BIPOC professional feature this week is Reddhi Patel (she/her)! She's the Founder & CEO of Aligna App—a Family Harmony Platform launching in July—and the founder of Luminari Interiors, an interior design practice. Watch her pitch at LaunchVT on 6/1 @ Hula!

📷: Reddhi Patel

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Join us for our monthly virtual orientation to get connected and learn how to make the most of being part of the Fam ✨

Our upcoming session is happening in two weeks on Thursday, June 4!

RSVP here: https://t.co/JmVrDnIn73

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VT PoC's weekly ✨#ResourceRoundup ✨ is here to put you on 😎

Want to get more involved? Our Civic Engagement page highlights ways to plug into boards, commissions, volunteering, and other opportunities!

Explore or submit an opportunity: https://t.co/eSznMXTMXp

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This week's BIPOC business feature is @beehappyvermont! They're a small candle and honey company based in Starksboro, locally owned and operated by Pedro Salas and the Bee Happy Family. Visit their website here: https://t.co/MMRLtHoXUZ

📷: Bee Happy Vermont

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VT PoC is currently seeking BIPOC food vendors, restaurants, and catering services for our upcoming August Kickback! Please submit your inquiry to [email protected] by June 8 ✨

Cookies featured in the graphic were made by Agwa's Edible Art for last year's August Kickback.

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The ways we were cared for as children often shape how we care for others. Eniel Rolon shares how those memories and cultural touchstones continue to guide his work today.

Read the full piece in our May newsletter: https://t.co/5JHkrRLksh

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Our BIPOC professional feature this week is Nari Lee (she/her)! She earned her Master’s in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana, with research in gender equity in conservation across South Korea and Mongolia. She's looking for ways to grow her work!

📷: Nari Lee

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VT PoC is seeking a contractor to support BIPOC Vermonters in business, career, and professional development! This is a remote position.

Proposal deadline: June 14, 2026. RFP questions deadline: May 18, 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/kaXpQGnwOj

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📣 Friendly reminder: VT PoC is on the lookout for an Events Intern! 📣

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/UvXYRpUrJi

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VT PoC's weekly ✨#ResourceRoundup ✨ is here to put you on 😎

Looking for your next job or hiring with intention? Our Jobs Board connects BIPOC professionals with positions in the state.

Browse openings or post a job listing: https://t.co/nW4cCnsOKt

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This week's BIPOC business feature is Aquí Counseling PLLC! Aquí Counseling PLLC offers bilingual counseling services for Latinos, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ identities, and allied people in Vermont. Learn more: https://t.co/B4aXGZQPiq

📷: Aquí Counseling PLLC