Who we are
Lindsey fuentes-George
Executive Director
Lindsey (she/her) joined The Teen Center in 2021 and hopes to stay for a long time. Her previous work includes managing a group home for the Counseling Service of Addison County and coordinating staffing for an emergency family violence shelter located in Northampton, MA. A graduate of Mount Holyoke College, Lindsey has not worked a single day in her major field of study, but still managed to pay off her student loans a decade after receiving her diploma. Raised by a single mom on welfare during the Reagan administration, Lindsey believes young people acquire confidence and competence through experiences that are unattainable to many families. She hopes she can leverage her role as Director to help all local teens grow into their best selves. In her free time Lindsey likes to sing weird songs to her two dogs, Rhoda and Manny, read depressing murder mystery novels, and send cat memes to friends far and wide.
Xander campanelli
Program Coordinator (Special Programs)
Xander (he/him) is an MUHS graduate and former Teen Center teen. He describes himself as an “ex-delinquent, current gaymer, and all around funny man.” We describe Xander as a loyal friend, powerful advocate, and someone who hides his substantial empathy and ability behind sidesplittingly sardonic humor. Because his path through adolescence was rockier than most, Xander has cultivated an innate sense of fairness, self-awareness, and a strong moral compass. These traits will make him an increasingly strong role model for teens struggling with life’s various challenges. In his free time Xander likes to read exceptionally long books and spend time with his goofy and ridiculously photogenic cat, Rango.
Phantom Gee
Program Coordinator (Drop In)
Phantom (he/it) is a former Teen Center teen and current jack-of-all trades. He is as comfortable baking cinnamon buns from scratch as he is wielding power tools. Phantom loves to cook and can be found whipping up amazing meals for our teens on most afternoons. Phantom adds a calming presence to our space, and is able to teach his ample talents to others with patience and thoroughness. In his free time Phantom likes to find and photograph local fungi, make diamond paintings, and re-dye his hair in a rainbow of colors.
Elio farley
Queer Group Facilitator
Elio (he/they) has served our local teens in various capacities over the years. Initially a summer intern through Middlebury College, Elio has become an indispensable member of The Teen Center community. As 2023 Pride Coordinator, Elio was able to take our initially small and quaint annual Middlebury Pride event and turn it into a huge celebration that brought our community together on behalf of our young, queer youth. Also in summer 2023, Elio stepped in as Interim Program Coordinator, giving our then Youth Interns a few more months of growth into their new roles. Currently, Elio leads our weekly Queer Group, helping local queer teens see that life as a queer adult can be filled with joy, community, and amazing hair. In his free time Elio likes to think deeply about the intersectionality of identity, politics, and community service, doodle on all available surfaces, and swim at many local watering holes.
elijah
Intern
Elijah (He/Him and Ze/Zirs) likes to roller skate, draw, garden, and watch cartoons. He has scoliosis and is the shortest intern as well as the youngest.
Nick
Intern
Nick is a sophomore at MUHS, he likes to beatbox and according to himself, is awesome.
Finch
Intern
Finch (they/them) is a 10 grader at MUHS and has been coming to the teen center since 2021. They enjoy riding their horse and reading marathons by themselves in the dead of night.
eli
Intern
Eli (they/he) is a 10th grader at the Lake Champlain Waldorf School and has been coming to the teen center since they’ve been in 7th grade. They enjoy sewing, knitting, and watching cartoons.
Spencer messier
Dungeon Master
Spencer (they/them) is a current senior at Middlebury College and a lifelong Vermonter. They currently run Dungeons and Dragons campaign sessions filled with laughter, chaotic dice rolls, and the occasional trans-rights-supporting vampire. In their free time they can often be found critiquing US society and capitalism, playing RPGs, and/or watching and writing about NFL football.
