Belan Antensaye

Belan is a lifelong Vermonter dedicated to her equity in her community. Since receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Sociology from Cornell University, she has focused her personal and professional efforts on community development and public policy through a strict equity lens. She has worked for the Community and Economic Development Office working to close opportunity gaps in educational and career opportunities faced by BIPOC youth and families, particularly within immigrant and refugee communities. Concurrently, Belan worked to restructure and expand the City of Burlington Equity Report, measuring disparities in the city and offering data-based policy recommendations to promote equity across various domains such as public health, education, and housing.

Currently, she is a Public Policy and Research Analyst for Burlington’s Racial Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Department. Her work focuses on race, racism, and how it intersects with City policies and practices.

When not at work, Belan enjoys creating and enjoying music, cooking meals with loved ones, and spending time outside! She also serves as the Board of Directors for Up for Learning and as a Corporator for Northfield Savings Bank.