Meet Our Staff

Nicole RIce

Executive Director

Nrice@rutlandbgclub.org

Nicole is a lifelong resident of Rutland County, Vermont. She is a graduate of Castleton University with a B.A in Developmental Psychology. She also has a graduate certificate from UMass Amherst with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysist.

Nicole has 15 years of experience working with youth and supporting staff in Rutland County. Her prior experience includes school based mental health supervisor, special education teacher and grant coordinator. When not at work Nicole enjoys her time volunteering in her community, watching her two young children play sports and making many memories with her family and friends.

She believes strongly in empowering both staff and youth to reach their greatest potential. She is passionate about the need for high quality, engaging afterschool activities for all children and is excited to continuously work on this with the Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County.

Malik Hines

Director Of Operations

Mhines@rutlandbgclub.org

Malik is from South Burlington, Vermont. He is a Graduate of Castleton University with a B.S. in Physical Education with a concentration in Health and Physical Activity Promotion. He now lives in Rutland County with his two dogs Max & Ruby.

Malik has been working with a boys and girls club organization since 2015. He loves working with kids and helping those who need us most, to reach their full potential and be successful. Malik loves the outdoors and playing sports as well as blasting music, he believes that’s when kids show their true selves.

Iris Hudson

Director Of Finance

Ihudson@rutlandbgclub.org

Iris is from South Royalton, Vermont. She attended Castleton University. She has worked with the Boys and Girls Club for 5 years!

Iris loves making the kids feel welcomed and making a positive impact in the kids’ lives. Iris loves spending her free time outside skiing, hiking, and playing with her two dogs Snooki and Sammi.

Jordan tolar

Area Director, Rutland Town & Rutland City

Jtolar@rutlandbgclub.org

Jordan is from Killington, Vermont. He graduated from Castleton university in 2016 with a B.S. in Sports Management. He recently has moved back into the area, as he currently lives in Rutland County.

Jordan has spent the last 9 years becoming involved with athletics, coaching both varsity basketball and football programs, along with AAU. He recently coached at Hartwick College, and he was also associated with the Oneonta NY Boys & Girls Club this past year. He is dedicated to providing encouragement and leadership to the youth of our community.

Ryleigh Coloutti

Area Director, Castleton Elementary & Benson Village school

Rcoloutti@rutlandbgclub.org

Ryleigh is from Castleton, Vermont. She has graduated from Castleton University graduating with a B.S in Sports Management. She is continuing her education at Castleton to get her Master’s in Business Administration and lives in Bomoseen, Vermont.

In Ryleigh’s free time, she enjoys working out with the powerlifting team that she participates in with her sister. She also enjoys spending time with her family, her dog Ruger, and her cat Miller. Ryleigh loves working with younger athletes in her free time to help develop basketball skills. She also likes to create a positive and happy environment for all kids that she works with.

Emily Whitaker

Area Director, Fair Haven Grade school & Orwell Village school

Ewhitaker@rutlandbgclub.org

Emily is from Fair Haven, Vermont. She is a soon to be graduate of SUNY Adirondack with a degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Psychology. She is now building her home in Whitehall, New York with her husband and 3 daughters.

Emily has been teaching and caring for children for 24 years. Her experience ranges from a daycare owner, working within licensed daycare programs, and assisting students with significant needs with the public school system. She enjoys working with children and developing a program that meets the needs and passions of its members. Emily loves art and being creative, baking, gardening, and being outdoors.

Mikaela Derosia-Rosenweig

Area Director: Poultney, Wells, MSES

mikaeladr@rutlandbgclub.org

Mikaela has lived in Rutland, Vermont her whole life. She graduated from Castleton University with a Bachelor’s in Developmental Psychology.

She is the unit director at the Poultney site.

Mikaela enjoys working with children and helping them reach their full potential. In her free time, she enjoys camping and spending time with friends and family.

David Gustafson

DGustafson@rutlandbgclub.org

Area Director: Lothrop & Neshobe Boys and girls club

Tien Connor

Tconnor@rutlandbgclub.org

Area Director: West Rutland School & Proctor Elementary School

I am from East Montpelier Vermont, Graduated with a B.S in Sport Management and Minor in Coaching from Castleton University. Worked with the Boys and Girls Club as a YDP starting in the summer of 2023. I love working with the kids and creating a positive and safe environment for them to learn and grow. In my free time I enjoy being outside, hanging with friends, and enjoying life.