WholeHeart’s Board Of Directors

Cameron Russell

President

Beth Anne Macdonald

Secretary

Cameron grew up in Addison County, and studied Sociology, Community Development, and Education. Most recently, Cameron's been involved in social justice and structural change work in Vermont, as Campaign Manager for gubernatorial candidates, Rebecca Holcombe and Christine Hallquist. He now works as the Communications Manager at Generator, Burlington's Community Makerspace. Cameron's happy place is on a bicycle, backcountry snowboarding in the woods of Vermont, speaking Spanish and dreaming of Latin American adventures, and spending time with his family, brothers, and two young nephews, Miles and Olen.

With a background in Anthropology, Beth Anne has crafted a career in community development rooted in collaborative practices to create place and belonging amongst diverse stakeholders. She currently works with the State of New Jersey as a grant administrator and technical assistant to communities throughout New Jersey through the Neighborhood Preservation Program. While currently calling New Jersey home, Beth Anne is originally from Vermont and grew up in the Adirondacks, giving her a deep connection to the mountains and lakes of the North Country. Beth Anne has participated in several Wholeheart programs including Circle of Trust retreats and Living Courage Calls. She is an avid reader, aspiring writer and mom to Fiona, who is delighted to call UVM home.

Danielle Oristian York

Treasurer

Marie Vea

Danielle Oristian York is a speaker, consultant and trainer working with those who seek to change the future through a strategic and operational exploration of values and identity. She is an internationally recognized expert on multigenerational and next generation philanthropy. Danielle is married, with two children, and lives on the south shore of Boston. Danielle is a spirited creative, systems thinker, and a lover of people.

Marie's brother, Michael, often jokes that Marie never left college. Indeed, Marie has worked in higher education for 25 years in the areas of admissions, career counseling, advising, and diversity & inclusion. Marie holds a Bachelor degree in English/Psychology, an M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration and is completing work toward a doctorate. She is currently the Assistant Dean for Student Services and Staff Development in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont, overseeing the processes and initiatives that ensure each student thrives. Marie is a proud Filipina celebrating her 19th year living in the Green Mountain State with a passion for inclusive education, multiple ways of knowing, dialogue across difference, joy, cross-country skiing and the family cat, Taco. Courage and love -- yes and always.

Becca Bass

Drusilla Roessle

Dru facilitates organizational reflection, planning, and collaboration in a way that centers creativity and deepens relationships. Dru has worked in and with grassroots collectives, non-profits, government agencies and legislators, and philanthropy. Dru is a Results-Based Accountability trainer/practitioner in Vermont and facilitates use of Anti-Racist Results-Based Accountability nationally with the team at Equity & Results. In addition to serving on the board at WholeHeart, Dru has served on the boards of the Vermont Women's Fund, Vermont Access to Reproductive Freedom, and Umbrella. She is a collage artist and hosts community gatherings in a big barn in the Northeast Kingdom.

With a background in psychology, educational studies, conflict resolution, and social work, Becca is passionate about building supportive social systems that strengthen communities. She currently works as the Director of Strategic Program Development and Grants at Say Yes Buffalo, a collective impact non-profit in her hometown of Buffalo, NY which facilitates cradle-to-career programs and services for public school children and their families. Previously, Becca served as a Family Support Specialist case worker in the Buffalo Public Schools, a Family Services Coordinator at Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, and a Research Administrator at the Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution at Teachers College. Becca has engaged in several Wholeheart programs, including the Circle of Trust retreats and Listening Circles. In her free time, Becca loves being out in the woods, making pottery, and reading.

Past board members

Marianne O’Neill | Ben Carlson | Marissa Colston | Jeanie Phillips