About Us
The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance is a network of like-minded private and public organizations working together to collect, share and use data to develop highway safety strategies integrating: road engineering and infrastructure; law enforcement and emergency medical services; and education and outreach.
2025-2027 VHSA Strategic Plan Video
Our Vision
Achieving zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Vermont's roadways b y fostering a culture of collision-free driving, promoting sustainable and safe transportation options, and enhancing community well-being through safety initiatives.
Our Mission
To collaborate with private, local, and state agencies, integrate data-driven decision making, and advocate for public education and enforcement support to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. Our mission is to create equitable access to safe transportation and to ensure every journey is safe.
Our Promise
To make and keep our highways safe.
Staff and Board
We are a volunteer organization, supported by a Project Director, representing a diverse mix of private and public organizations working together to improve the safety of all Vermont road users.
Executive Director
Diana Gugliotta
e-mail: Diana.VermontHSA@gmail.com
Board Leadership
Chair: Dan Goodman, Public Affairs Manager, AAA Northern N.E.
Vice Chair: Jon Marcoux, Deputy, Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department
Treasurer: JamieLee Bedard, Training Coordinator, VT Police Academy
Secretary: Patrick McManamon, Education Unit Supervisor Enforcement & Safety Division, Vermont DMV
Board Members
Christopher Hoar, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Christina Erickson, Executive Director, Local Motion
Erin Sisson, P.E. Deputy Chief Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Lt. Robert McKenna, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
Allison Laflamme, M. Ed. Administrator State Highway Safety Office, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Barbara Brody, Vermont Driver & Traffic Safety Association Sheriff David Fox, Rutland County Sheriff’s Department, Vermont Sheriffs’ Association Julia Irish, Vermont Department of Health
The VHSA board meets every other month, and Board & Partner Meetings are held on the alternating month as follows:
Work Group Leaders
Speed & Occupant Protection: Jay Otto, Banyan Collaborative
Vulnerable Road Users: Julia Irish, Vermont Department of Health
Young & Older Drivers: Suzanne Grace, AAA Northern New England
2026 Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, January 13th, 10-11:30, Board (Virtual)
Tuesday, February 10th, 10-11:30, Board & Partners (Virtual)
Tuesday, March 10th, 10-11:30, Board (Virtual)
Tuesday, April 14th, 10-12:00 (In Person), Location TBD
Tuesday, June 9th, 10-11:30, Board & Partners (Virtual)
Tuesday, August 4th, 12-2:00, Board & Partners (In-Person), Vermont Fire Academy, 93 Davidson Dr, Pittsford
Tuesday, September 8th, 10:00-11:30, Board (Virtual)
Tuesday, October 6th, 10-11:30, Board & Partners (Virtual)
Monday, December 8th, 10-12:00, Board & Partners (In-Person) Agency of Transportation, Dill Building A Conference Room
Contact Us:
Please contact us by email, phone, or our online contact form.
E: vermonthsa@gmail.com or Diana.VermontHSA@gmail.com