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Author: Libbie Sparadeo

Libbie Sparadeo leads community engagement, communications and external partnerships. Previously she managed development and planning for Neighbors in Action, a demonstration project of the Center for Court Innovation that promotes community cohesion in Central Brooklyn. Before that, Libbie was policy associate with the Katal Center for Health, Equity and Justice, and managed a Ford Foundation initiative at CUNY with formerly incarcerated and undocumented students in the South Bronx. Born and raised in Vermont, she holds an MA in Human Rights from Columbia University. She lives in Randolph.
 

Full Recording: Gender Bias in the Media event

By Libbie Sparadeo

Apr 2 2021April 2, 2021

For anyone who missed Thursday’s dynamic event, the full recording is available for the next 14 days.


VTDigger launches updated Covid-19 FAQ database

By Libbie Sparadeo

Mar 19 2021June 7, 2021

syringes in orange trays

The searchable database holds new answers to reader’s most frequently asked questions about vaccines and other Covid-19 topics.


Author Rebecca Traister to headline gender bias event presented by Vermont Has Her Back and VTDigger

By Libbie Sparadeo

Mar 15 2021March 23, 2021

The acclaimed feminist author will give a keynote address, followed by a forum with women leaders in the Vermont media, moderated by Jane Lindholm.


Report Back: Readers give feedback on Town Meeting Day coverage

By Libbie Sparadeo

Mar 10 2021March 11, 2021

Results are in from VTDigger’s reader feedback survey about our coverage of an unusual Town Meeting Day.


Is your company offering curbside or delivery service? Let Vermonters know.

By Libbie Sparadeo and Sam Lucci

Mar 31 2020April 1, 2020

COSTCO coronavirus shopping

VTDigger is launching a statewide business directory to keep Vermonters informed of altered hours, services and closures across the state during the coronavirus outbreak.


Coronavirus cancellations

By Libbie Sparadeo

Mar 13 2020March 16, 2020

Events throughout the region are being canceled.


VTDigger hosts statewide 2020 Scripps Spelling Bee final

By Libbie Sparadeo

Mar 10 2020March 10, 2020

Spelling bee competitors

Vermont’s Scripps Spelling Bee final will be held Tuesday, March 17 at St. Michael’s College.


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