LEPC - Key Persons
Bryan studied Sociology at the College of Wooster. There he completed an independent study of cohousing communities and interned with local housing organizations. As an undergrad, Bryan spent a semester at American University studying community development. After graduating, Bryan moved into an intentional community in Washington, DC and completed a service year as an AmeriCorps VISTA. Bryan then worked for several years on IT contracts at a federal government agency. Bryan recently graduated with his Master's degree in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he pursued an environmental planning concentration. Since graduating, Bryan has interned with an environmental nonprofit, a regional planning organization, and a municipal government. In his spare time, Bryan enjoys hiking and biking in the summer and ice skating in the winter. He is also looking forward to exploring the region's local craft breweries.
Job Titles:
- Member of the TRORC Executive Committee
Geena's projects include creating land development standards for urban heat mitigation strategies and providing technical support for the regional plan update. She received her Bachelor's in Urban and Regional Studies from Cornell University and has experience working on a flood-resiliency project in Staten Island to researching housing insecurity in Rome. While her roots are in many places-the closest one being Kennebunk, ME-she is excited to make Upper Valley her new home and cannot wait to take up trail running and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Geena can be reached at gbaber@trorc.org or at extension #3010.
Harry Falconer is the Intermunicipal Regional Energy Coordinator (IREC), working with six towns that contract with TRORC to help plan and execute various energy and energy-efficiency projects. He also leads TRORC's efforts on the Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP), a state grant program that funds energy-efficiency and electrification measures at town-owned buildings. He holds a Master of City Planning degree from Boston University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Literature and Creative Writing from Emerson College. In various past lives, he has been a bread baker, an EMT, and a reference librarian specializing in business and economic research. Originally from New Hampshire, Harry has a deep love for Northern New England and on weekends can often be found snowboarding or having way too much fun with a chainsaw at his family's camp in Windsor County.
Harry can be reached hfalconer@trorc.org or at extension #3013.
Job Titles:
- Vice Chairperson of the TRORC Executive Committee
Kevin W. Ge iger, AICP, CFM
Kevin has been at TRORC since 1999, coming here from the regional planning commission for the Northeast Kingdom where he was their Assistant Director. He holds a MS in Resource Management and Administration from Antioch New England Graduate School and a BA in Human Ecology from College of the Atlantic. Kevin helped form our brownfields and emergency management programs over the years, and has long led our land use planning program. He also now heads our climate change and housing policy areas, as well as overseeing all planning activities. He has also served on many boards and commissions, and led our regional sustainability plan and buyout programs. He is a great resource for towns to call with land use questions, and is always ready to do in-person trainings. Outside of work in late winter, Kevin can be found pruning apple trees and talking to them way too much.
Kevin can be reached kgeiger@trorc.org or at extension #3003.
Kyle provides planning support for regional and town planning projects including town plan updates and hazard mitigation plans. Kyle recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati's Master of Community Planning program where he focused on urban agriculture, climate resilience planning, GIS mapping, and land use. Prior to pursuing planning, Kyle served in the Peace Corps in Paraguay as an agricultural extension volunteer on small-scale agriculture projects in a rural farming community. Kyle has also worked in the nonprofit sector on environmental justice, urban agriculture, and community development projects.
As a Vermont native, Kyle is happy to be back in his home state, where he enjoys hiking and biking, attending farmer's markets, and exploring the many cultural activities Vermont has to offer.
Kyle can be reached at kkatz@trorc.org or at extension #3005.
Kyra supports TRORC staff and planners by coordinating administrative components for projects and grants, as well as social media. She grew up in the Upper Valley and earned her degree in Public Health from the University of Vermont. Prior to joining TRORC, Kyra worked with several Vermont-based nonprofit organizations, focusing on initiatives that enhance community well-being. She has experience in project management and health equity, managing grants and budgets, and fostering partnerships with various stakeholders. In her free time, Kyra enjoys exploring hiking trails, painting, and playing board and card games with family and friends
Kyra can be reached kwood@trorc.org or at extension #3008.
Meghan focuses on community and economic development projects, including the Cornerstone Creative Community (3CVT) project and creative sector support as the Zone Agent. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Sustainability and the Built Environment from the University of Florida (her home state) and holds a Master's degree in Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia. A community organizer at heart, she understands the importance of equitable collaboration in the public participation process. In her down time she can be found hiking, biking, and exploring all the breweries and farmers markets that New England has to offer.
Meghan can be reached at masbury@trorc.org or at extension #3014.
Job Titles:
- Secretary of the TRORC Executive Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the TRORC Executive Committee
Job Titles:
- Treasurer of the TRORC Executive Committee
Performs thorough reviews of offices, hands, shoes, treats, and lunches to maintain orderly staff operations. When she's not working, she enjoys hiking, ball sports, and spending time with friends.
Rita runs our Transportation Planning Program that includes access management, bike/pedestrian issues, elderly and disabled transportation, public transit, traffic counts, pavement and bridge project programming and represents our region in statewide modal planning efforts. She obtained an undergraduate degree in Geography from the University of Waterloo and a Masters In Urban Planning from McGill University. Rita also works with communities on local and regional planning projects including community development block grants(CDBG), in fact, she has most recently been responsible for bringing $1.9 million in CDBG funding to the TRORC region. She also provides GIS technical assistance, and assists with emergency management planning, regional capacity studies and other special projects. On a personal note, Rita is obsessed with baking goods for her coworkers and curling in her spare time in between juggling two toddlers.
Rita can be reached at rseto@trorc.org or at extension #3004.
Sarah supports a variety of TRORC's projects including brownfields assessment, Town plan and hazard mitigation plan projects, community visioning, village center designations, economic development, housing, and public health work. She earned her master's degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a focus on Land Use and Environmental Planning. She also brings professional experience in environmental justice work, community outreach, transportation planning, Census data analysis, and mapping. Sarah spends her free time cooking, hiking, volunteering in the community, hanging out with friends and family, and helping her cat keep the couch warm.
Sarah can be reached at swraight@trorc.org or at extension #3007.
Sydney's main duties include writing and revising town plans, hazard mitigation plans, and zoning bylaws. She received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Grinnell College, and a Master's in Community and Regional Planning from Iowa State University. She brings experience in survey creation, editing, and Capital Improvement Plans. Sydney considers both Iowa and Kansas "home," but looks forward to adding Vermont to that list. In her free time, Sydney enjoys baking sourdough bread, swimming, and reading.
Sydney can be reached at ssteinle@trorc.org or at extension #3006.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the TRORC Executive Committee