Peggy O’Neill-Vivanco, Director
Peggy (she/her) is the Coalition Director of Vermont Clean Communities, a US Department of Energy-designated coalition. She brings together stakeholders in the public and private sectors across Vermont to help fleets shift to affordable, efficient, and clean transportation fuels and technologies. Her work with stakeholders covers a wide range of topics including idle reduction technologies; electric lawn equipment; electric bicycles; transit options for rural and underserved areas; car sharing and other equitable transportation options. Â
Peggy holds an MA from New York University. She is a year-round bike commuter, and advocates for safe transportation options for all.
Lorelei Gennett, Operations & Systems Intern
Lorelei (she/her) started with the Coalition as Community Engagement Intern in 2024 and became Project Coordinator in 2025. She has now transitioned to the role of Operations and Systems Intern, where she will be working remotely behind the scenes to streamline VTCC databases and coordinate communications and analytics. Lorelei graduated from the University of Vermont in 2025 with a B.A. in English. Away from the Coalition, she enjoys watching Formula 1, taking long walks, and hanging out in the sun with her dog, Toby.
Catson Shane, Communications & Outreach Intern
Catson (he/him) is a rising senior at UVM majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Reporting and Documentary Storytelling. Growing up in Salt Lake City, Utah, Catson enjoyed taking the train around downtown and biking through city parks. At VTCC, he looks forward to sharing stories about, and connecting Vermonters with, clean forms of transportation.
Naia Zengotitabengoa, Transit & Outreach Intern
Naia (she/they) is a rising senior at UVM majoring in Community Centered Design and Environmental Studies. Growing up in Washington, D.C., Naia relied on clean, safe, and accessible public transportation. At VTCC, she looks forward to learning more about transit and applying transit models to smaller-scale communities in Vermont.
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