Caitlin Tschida

Growing up in rural Minnesota taught me to appreciate the opportunities of support a community can give. My introduction to Restorative Justice came through an undergrad elective and it truly opened my eyes to the kind of power that a supportive community can give any individual in a situation involving harm. Through my graduate work in Restorative Justice at Vermont Law & Graduate School I continued to learn the best ways to support and engage with my community in an uplifting, proactive way. I believe that by providing an intentional space we build a foundation for empowerment that nurtures accountability and repair with dignity for all involved.

My professional background also includes work as a sexual assault advocate and programmer, work with young adults in a residential-therapeutic program and as a bookseller at an independent bookstore.

I often spend my free time reading just about anything put in front of me, soaking up the sun, and engaging in whatever new thing has caught my interest whether that be food, crafts, activities or classes!