Meet Our Staff

David Woolpy

Executive Director

For the last 17 years David Woolpy has dedicated his professional life to the betterment of children with the Boys & Girls Club. His experience in youth development, however, did not begin with the Club. Even before receiving a B.A. from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, David started coaching his former high school diving team, a job he continued for over 20 seasons.

Throughout his Club career, David has been instrumental in growing the Boys & Girls Club movement and improving the lives and futures of children. During his tenure, David’s former organization went from two clubs, serving 150 members to five clubs, serving over 600 children and teens daily.

His former Club and staff won numerous national Boys & Girls Club awards, and David received the prestigious National Professional of the Year Award in 2016 from the TPA, the Professional Association of Boys & Girls Club employees. In August, 2020, David took on the new role of Executive Director for the Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County, where he plans to see the Rutland Club thrive and prosper.

Courtney Santor

Director of Operations

Courtney Santor is the Unit Director for Our Merchants Row Club. She holds an associate’s degree in human service’s management, and a bachelor’s degree in human services with a concentration in family and children services.

She loves working with children and enjoys outdoor activities in the summer, especially hiking, swimming, field games, etc. Courtney is a

hard worker and is extremely dedicated to making the Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County a safe and positive place for the children in our

community.

Courtney believes her purpose in life is to promote and support positive change, and to help Children / Families find hope. She

says, “Children are our future, So we must encourage and motivate them to be the best version of themselves.”

Jessica friend

Area Director, Fair Haven, Castleton

James chauncey

Area Director, Benson, Orwell

Joel Antione

Youth Development Professional

Joél is from Rockland County, NY. He currently lives in Vermont, working full-time with the B&G Club. He has said “Although I enjoy my job so much, it doesn’t feel like work”.

In addition to his work, Joél is finishing his degree in Social Construct. In his spare time, I like to workout and watch sports. He is a young professional, excited to explore new opportunities and chances to succeed in life and work

Lauren Arruda

Youth Development Professional

emma Hudson

Unit Director, Rutland City

Iris Hudson

Program Coordinator

Morgan Labarr

Kitchen Coordinator

Morgan is from upstate New York, but now lives in Vermont. She is currently a student at Castleton University, and will be graduating in May 2022 with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration.

Morgan has a long history of kitchen experience, having worked in the restaurant business for 8 years at her family owned restaurant in New York. She loves her dogs and enjoys being with friends.

Kiana McClure

Community Outreach Coordinator

Kiana was born and raised in Rutland, VT. Having graduated from Rutland High School in 2017 with a focus in Global Studies, she will soon be completing her B.A. in Communications from Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA with a professional certification in Micro-Emerging Market Management from American International College in Springfield, MA in Fall 2021.

Kiana has a long history of volunteering and participating in the Rutland community, from food drives to grassroots organizing. She is ecstatic to be back in Rutland and engaging with the community who raised her.

Myliah McDonough

Unit Director, Barstow

Myliah was born in Middlebury VT but lived in a small town called Leicester her whole life. Myliah graduated from Castleton University with her Bachelors Degree in Health Psychology in May 2021.

She is known to be a social butterfly and loves to be on the go. She looks forward to working with the kids and loves the energy and excitement that they bring. Also, she is a big dog lover!

Christine Worley

Finance Director