Our Team

Founder and Executive Director

Dan is a musician, woodworker, and teacher who has had an interest in justice his entire life. He was a co-founder of Vermont Independent Media, has served on the Newfane town select board, and has worked on many public campaigns promoting a more vibrant democracy.

Board and Team Member

Laurie is a musician, educator, and mindfulness practitioner. With a lifelong interest in community service, she is passionate about the healing capacity of restorative practice. Laurie brings organization, education, and communication skills to her work with RCPVT.

Restorative Programming Coordinator

Before her work with RCPVT, Claire was a restorative practitioner in higher education institutions, incarceration facilities, and communities experiencing harm and unrest. From these varied experiences, Claire learned the value of compassion and communication in the face of trauma.

Board Member

A Wilmington, VT local, Ralph is the newest addition to the RCPVermont team. After practicing law for thirteen years, Ralph attended Bangor Theological Seminary and The United Theological Seminary at McGill University and was ordained in the United Methodist Church. He retired from full-time ministry in 2021, and now lives in Brattleboro and serves as a pastor at the Beloved Community/First United Methodist Church. Ralph remains committed to anti-racism, ministry with the poor and marginalized, and urban ministry.

Board Secretary

[Biography to come]

Board Treasurer

Gary Keiser is a Buddhist cleric, educator, and writer/musician. He is a father and resides in southern Vermont with his wife and small stable of Newfoundland dogs. He is a founding member of Restorative Community Practice since its inception and currently acts as treasure for RCP.