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View from the Top
At The Hub CoWorks, Bill Lucci, the Program Director, takes a proactive approach to understanding how individuals from various backgrounds contribute to the modern era. To achieve this, he has ongoing conversations with people from diverse walks of life. During these conversations, he delves into their interests, passions, and achievements to understand how they shape Vermont today. Bill aims to comprehensively understand the modern era by gathering insights from various perspectives. Through his work, he seeks to foster an inclusive and collaborative community that celebrates the contributions to Vermont. This show has been produced with the assistance of NextDayPodcast and recorded at The Hub CoWorks in downtown Rutland, VT.
View from the Top
008: Monique Priestley Represents Vermonters
In this captivating episode of “View from the Top,” we delve into the inspiring journey of Monique Priestley, a dynamic leader and advocate for community and consumer protections. Monique shares her experience working on the groundbreaking H121 legislation, a pivotal bill to safeguard Vermonters’ data. Through her passionate storytelling, listeners will gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of passing a strong consumer protection law amidst intense lobbying pressures. Additionally, Monique reflects on her multifaceted career, from founding The Space on Main, a vibrant coworking and community space in Bradford, Vermont, to her role in the Vermont Legislature. Join us for an engaging conversation highlighting the importance of community, resilience, and standing up for what’s right in the digital age.
This episode was recorded before Governor Phil Scott vetoed the discussed bill. Learn more here.
Recorded at The Hub CoWorks Podcast Studio, this show is presented by Bill Lucci, Program Director for The Hub CoWorks, and VTTSG Podcast Productions. The music used in this project is "Dirt Track" by Scott Holmes, which is available on the Free Music Archive.