Get to know other state humanities council staff from around the nation! We will play Signs of the Sojourner, a game about effective communication and building meaningful relationships, with Jacob Pelletier, Community Programs Officer at Vermont Humanities, while also learning more about public humanities programming in Vermont.

Jacob Pelletier joined Vermont Humanities as Community Programs Officer in 2022. Previously, he was the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement at St. Michael’s College in Colchester, VT. Jacob is a seasoned program manager and community organizer having served three years in the Peace Corps in Paraguay where he facilitated community efforts in education, public health, and development. He holds a BA in Political Science, Sociology Anthropology as well as a Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from St. Michael’s College. Jacob is responsible for Snapshot, Fall Festival, and Words in the Woods programs at Vermont Humanities.

Humanities at Play explores and showcases the significance of the humanities in everyday life through games, media, and popular culture. Join us for dynamic and interactive online and in-person events designed to spark thoughtful conversation and reflection. Learn more at nevadahumanities.org/humanities-at-play.