Julie Iffland
Executive Director
802-728-4305 ext. 1002
Julie Iffland is the Executive Director of RACDC. She came to RACDC in 2007 after a 19-year history in conservation real estate, in which she was responsible for negotiation, fundraising, and project management of large community conservation and historic preservation initiatives, first as the Program Coordinator of the State of Connecticut’s open space program, and later as the head of the Connecticut office and the Vermont and New Hampshire programs of the Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit organization. Julie holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Hartford and a B.A. degree from Yale University, where her studies focused on music, history and sociology. While at Yale, Julie and 6 fellow senior women co-founded the first female counterpart to the Whiffenpoofs, an all-senior women’s a cappella group they named Whim n’ Rhythm, which has since established itself internationally. Julie served as Chairperson of Randolph’s Planning Commission for six years and was a founding member of the Randolph Economic Development Council. She recently completed her second term on the Housing Advisory Council of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, as well as the Boards of the Vermont Community Development Association and Stagecoach Transportation System, Inc. She now serves on the Board of the Orange County Special Investigative Unit/Child Advocacy Center. Julie and her partner, Christopher Recchia, run a small diversified organic farm in Randolph, VT.
Jennie Lumbra
Business & Asset Manager
802-728-4305 ext 1001
Jennie Yon Lumbra is the Business & Asset Manager at RACDC overseeing Operations and Tenancy. She is originally from Florida and moved to Vermont in 1983 currently living in Hancock. She has over 30 years of accounting, bookkeeping, business/office management and customer service along with experience in property management, sales administration, operations, first response, and personal care. She is a 1988 graduate of Whitcomb High School and Randolph Area Vocational Center. She has attended CCV classes studying accounting and business management. Jennie loves being outdoors gardening, reading, taking walks, kayaking and spending time with her family.
Ann Howard
Support and Services at Home (SASH) Coordinator
1-802-728-3310
Ann Howard is a life-long resident of Braintree who has a BA in Literature from Castleton State College. She has been working with older adults for the past 10 years, mostly in the Lebanon region, first as a PCA and then as a Care Coordinator and Office Administrator for a non-medical home care agency. Growing up in a multigenerational family, Ann has always been comfortable with people of all ages. She enjoys serving her community, cooking and crochets blankets with more enthusiasm than skill. She hopes to bring kindness and curiosity to the role of SASH coordinator!
Nathan Johnston
Information Technology
(802) 728-4305 ext. 1006
Nathan Johnston is the Information Technology support at RACDC. His primary roles at RACDC include managing several websites, graphic design, systems analysis, and community development. Prior to RACDC, Nathan was an IT support for public school systems in Illinois for 10 years. Nathan is from Illinois but currently lives in Randolph. Nathan’s hobbies include photography and being outdoors.
Erica Robinson
Downtown Program Manager
802-728-4305
Erica B. Robinson grew up in Rochester, Vermont, and now lives with her family in Bethel. After a 22-year career in book publishing as a content director, marketing writer/editor, and editorial board member, she was happy to shift gears in June 2024 and join RACDC as the new Downtown Program Manager. She has a long history of community involvement, particularly in the performing arts. She currently serves as co-president of the White River Valley Players community theater group and is the camp director for their performing arts camp for children held each August in Rochester. She is also a founding member of the singing group Underwire and is involved with Bald Mountain Theater as a writer, singer, musician, and event producer.