Print pageEileen Peltier became executive director of Downstreet Housing and Community Development in April 2008, after serving as the agency’s director of finance and administration. Peltier was the 2016 recipient of the Michael M. Richardson Award from Housing Vermont in recognition for outstanding leadership and commitment to social equity. She serves as the co-chair of the Hunger Council of Washington County, and as a board member of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont. Her previous roles include the treasurer of LeadingAge Vermont and commissioner on the board of the Barre Housing Authority.
Peltier is a regional administrator of Vermont’s statewide SASH (Support and Services at Home). Previously, she worked in nonprofits in Vermont and Massachusetts, primarily within healthcare. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass. She lives in Montpelier with her daughters Marta and Olivia.
