Vermont Business Magazine On Thursday, August 25th, Champlain College awarded its 2022 Distinguished Citizen Award to Weiwei Wang, co-founder, and director of operations and development of the Vermont Professionals of Color (PoC) Network.
In its 61st year, the Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes and celebrates leaders whose personal and professional achievements exemplify Champlain’s commitment to developing engaged citizens who have made a meaningful impact on their communities.
“Champlain College is thrilled to name Weiwei Wang as this year’s Distinguished Citizen. As co-founder of Vermont Professionals of Color Network, Weiwei is committed to building a welcoming, supportive and just community in Vermont,” Alex Hernandez, Champlain College president, said. “Weiwei is a social entrepreneur whose efforts to lift people and communities is creating positive change across our state.”
Wang currently serves as the co-founder and director of Operations and Development of the Vermont Professionals of Color (PoC) Network, an organization launched in 2019 to advance the prosperity of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in Vermont. The VT PoC Network is focused on driving a new era of professional mobility, promoting entrepreneurial ventures, and nurturing a powerful network. Wang also serves on the Stiller School of Business advisory board.
