Heidi Mohlman Tringe Appointed as Chair of the VCFA Board of Trustees
Heidi Mohlman Tringe to become Chair of the Board of Trustees for Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Dear VCFA Community,
I’m proud to announce that Heidi Mohlman Tringe has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees for Vermont College of Fine Arts. Heidi has been a dedicated member of our board since 2019 and brings a wealth of experience in public policy, advocacy, and community leadership that will be invaluable as we continue VCFA’s transformation.
Her appointment follows a planned succession and comes at a pivotal time in our institution’s evolution. Heidi is a partner at MMR, LLC, a Montpelier-based government and public relations firm. She previously served in the Office of Vermont Governor Jim Douglas and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and she co-founded ElevateHer Vermont while also serving on the Vermont Commission on Women. Heidi lives in Montpelier with her husband and two children.
Heidi brings both a fierce commitment to VCFA and the strategic insight we need right now. Her leadership in government, advocacy, and community-building makes her an ideal partner as we reimagine what accessible, mission-driven arts education looks like in the 21st century. I look forward to working closely with Heidi in her new role as Chair as we move boldly into our next chapter.
Heidi succeeds Michael “Mike” Goldstein, who passed away on April 26, 2025. Mike was a champion of VCFA and a visionary leader whose steady guidance helped shepherd the college through some of its most transformative moments. In recognition of his extraordinary service, the VCFA Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to name him Board Trustee Emeritus in Memoriam.
Mike’s impact on VCFA is immeasurable, and we are committed to honoring his legacy. The Board and I intend to formally recognize Mike’s contributions at our upcoming summer residency at CalArts, where his vision for a forward-thinking, inclusive arts institution will continue to inspire our community.
Please join me in congratulating Heidi on her new role and in honoring Mike’s enduring legacy.
Warmly,
Andrew Ramsammy
President, Vermont College of Fine Arts