External Affairs

About

The External Affairs Committee promotes collaboration between the College and the Town of Middlebury through initiatives to support local commerce, nonprofit organizations, schools, infrastructure, and other relations.

COMMUNITY Partners

Addison County Chamber of Commerce
Experience Middlebury
Center for Community Engagement
Middlebury Outdoor Programs
Selectboard of the Town of Middlebury
Staff Council

Committee Leadership

Henry Ganey '22

SGA Director of External Affairs

I joined because I care a lot about the relationship between the college and town. As a resident of Middlebury, and a graduate of its high school, I know the importance of a strong relationship between Middlebury College and the Town of Middlebury. I bring to the SGA a unique perspective on the inner-workings of the town, an understanding of town/gown relations, and an immense appreciation for the opportunities both the town and college have given me. As a political science major, I am interested in town politics and establishing a relationship between the SGA/college community and the town government. There are a lot of politically-minded students, yet, general knowledge of monthly town issues is limited and I believe we have a real opportunity to change that. I hope to establish a relationship with the Select-board, Middlebury Union High School, and other town organizations. I believe I have the capacity and vision to make this happen this coming year.

Hometown: Northfield, Minnesota; Middlebury, Vermont
Major: Political Science
Interests: Ultimate Frisbee; Model UN

Daniel Gutierrez '23

SGA Director of External Affairs

Throughout my time thus far at Midd, I found myself almost spending more time off-campus than on. Whether that was working at Royal Oak/Lost Monarch or taking trips to Burlington, I couldn't help myself from connecting to the Vermont surroundings that Midd resides in. I joined SGA in the role of Director of External Affairs to help foster relationships to further build a stronger and more connected Middlebury community. It is my goal to help mold what that will look like and how to have interchanging support during and post COVID-19 while promoting as much community engagement as possible.

Hometown: West Orange, New Jersey; Jacksonville, Florida; Alpharetta, Georgia
Major: Undecided
Interests: Everything coffee; Entrepreneurship; Frank Ocean; Kayaking; Running (sometimes)