Bethaney LaClair, a non-profit executive and strategist, recently joined 11 other community members in serving on Youth Services’ board of directors. With twenty programs ranging from court diversion, to trauma-informed after-school groups, counseling, mediation and case management to name but a few, Youth Services, has built community throughout Windham County for over 50 years.
Since 2022, LaClair has served as Executive Director at the Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce, increasing tourism and economic development in 10 Southern Vermont towns through marketing and community partnerships. The previous six years, LaClair worked as a consultant, where she helped a variety of nonprofits thrive including a 5-month stint as the Interim Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Brattleboro. There she made recommendations to improve overall operations and programming during a critical leadership transition.
Prior to setting out on her own consulting business, LaClair was employed by World Learning for 13 years, splitting her time between its Brattleboro and Washington, DC operations. In her last two years, she was Vice President for Internal Affairs, focusing on internal operations (IT, HR, Finance) and external engagement within the New England region. Additionally, LaClair was the main liaison with World Learning’s Board of Directors and developed donor solicitation strategies for major gift prospects. Earlier she had titles of Chief of Staff and Corporate Secretary and she managed the president’s office staff and schedule as well as developing strategies to improve organization culture.
The Guilford resident looks forward to helping Youth Services prepare for new challenges ahead as she helps with its strategic planning and fundraising and strengthening its operations. “I’m really excited to contribute to the Youth Services board and give back to the community where my family and I have made our home,” LaClair explained.
“Bethaney will obviously be a tremendous asset for our agency,” stated Youth Services board president, Ana Saavedra. “She is a highly motivated and organized professional with so many strategic skills we need on the board,” she stated.
To learn how you can get involved with Youth Services or to refer a person for services, visit wwwyouthservicesinc.org or call 802-257-0361.
