Stephanie Moffett-Hynds, member to represent rural communities

Stephanie Moffett-Hynds brings a background in the arts, education, and environmental advocacy to her role on the Vermont Climate Council. As Programming Director at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, she has led mission-driven educational and public programming for over 15 years, with a focus on environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and cultural heritage across a 412- acre campus. She has also chaired Arlington’s Energy Committee since its inception in 2019, coordinating local and regional initiatives in energy efficiency and climate resilience. A graduate of Davidson College (BA), the University of Texas at Austin (MFA), and the Drama Studio in London, Stephanie began her career as a performer, director, and educator. As a Thomas J. Watson Fellow, she studied the roles of traditional storytellers in Senegal, The Gambia, and Indonesia—an experience that deepened her belief in the power of narrative to inspire change. A graduate of the Vermont Leadership Institute, she is committed to collaborative, cross-sector, and community-based solutions to the climate crisis. Stephanie is inspired every day by her two wonderful children.