District B
About District B
The Office of Advancement spearheads Middlebury’s journey on the global academic stage, with a dedicated team ready to answer questions and facilitate connections. Meanwhile, the Office of Communications and Marketing serves as a vital resource, collaborating with entities across Middlebury to effectively communicate with our community members, stakeholders, and audiences. This district is a hub of strategic thinking, managing compelling content across platforms and influencing how Middlebury is perceived worldwide. The Printing and Mailing Services within District B offer a spectrum of essential resources, from design and printing to mailing services, ensuring seamless communication across the “Big M’ landscape.
Representing
83 members:
- Advancement (Alumni, Family, and Friends)
- Communications and Marketing
- Printing and Mailing Services
District B Representative (VT)
Caroline Crawford, Senior Writer for Institutional Marketing Communications (Communications and Marketing)
Term: 2023-2025
Roles: Member of the Community Council and Communications Committee
Contact:
- Office: Painter House
- Phone: (802) 443-5281
- Email: ccrawford@middlebury.edu
Caroline (she/her/hers), is the senior writer for institutional marketing communications and the District B representative for Middlebury Staff Council. The Mar/Com team is based in Painter House (the one next to the traffic circle in town, not the residence hall on campus), where they work mostly remotely.
Caroline joined Middlebury eight years ago after 15 years as the editorial director at Saint Michael’s College and two years as a consultant on marketing projects at Champlain College. She’s a New York City native who impulsively moved to Burlington, Vermont, 30 years ago from Staten Island, thinking she would stay for a year. “It was the least thought-out decision I ever made, and it completely changed the trajectory of my life—definitely for the better!”
She joined Staff Council in 2023 and serves on the communications committee. Why did she join? “I was on the Staff Welfare Committee at St. Mike’s and I was looking to find a similar way to serve at Middlebury. When we had an opening for the representative in our district, I was encouraged to run! So far, it’s been great—I’m enjoying making new connections and feeling like I am making a difference.”
Her favorite Middlebury tip is to visit the New Releases section in the Davis Family Library. “There are so many great books to borrow. Our library is a fantastic resource for staff, and wandering around the stacks is a great way to de-stress and clear your mind.”
Caroline lives in Burlington with her husband, Brian, and two spoiled cats. Her son Carl is a recent UVM graduate and her daughter Liz is a junior at Middlebury.
District B Updates
Welcome new employees!
- Anna Teach (Leadership Gifts)
- Carolyn Ashby (Advancement)
- Amina Matavia (Annual Giving)
- Aly Perry – Advancement
- Sarah Stanley – Grants & Sponsored Programs