Kiersten L. Tavares
Administrative Coordinator
PRONUNCIATION keer-stin tuh-var-ez
PRONOUNS she/her/hers
55 Colchester Ave
212 Kalkin Hall
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification, 2024-2027
- UVM's Project Management Professional Certificate Program, 2020
- M.Ed., University of Vermont, 2018
- B.A., Dartmouth College, 2008
Areas of expertise
Experienced Student Services Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in institutions of academic excellence. Strong educational background, professional, technologically astute, and skilled in event planning, MS365, and administration. Administrative support to and facilitation experience in:
- Medical Student Council
- UVM Larner College of Medicine Honors Societies
- UVM Larner College of Medicine Fitness Committee
- UVM Larner College of Medicine Advancement Committee
- Maxient Software System (Level 5 User, developer, and case manager)
- Medical Student Handbook policy review and development
BIO
Kiersten Tavares serves as the Administrative Coordinator in the Dean's Office at the Grossman School of Business. Bringing over a decade of dedicated administrative operations and student services experience from across the University of Vermont, Kiersten offers a wealth of institutional knowledge and a strong commitment to academic and administrative support. Known for her organizational precision and collaborative approach, she plays a key role in facilitating day-to-day operations, coordinating leadership workflows, and fostering a welcoming environment for faculty, students, and staff.
Born and raised in Vermont, Kiersten lives in Burlington’s New North End with her husband, Mike, and toddler, Jameson (“Jmo”).Deeply rooted in the local community, she enjoys an active lifestyle that embraces all four seasons in New England. She enjoys fair-weather bike commuting, exploring hiking trails in the area, boating and paddleboarding, snowboarding, and sampling local culinary favorites with family and friends.
As a long-time Burlington resident, Kiersten is deeply invested in the UVM community and is thrilled to support the Grossman School’s mission of shaping the next generation of business leaders.
Awards and Achievements
- The Larner College of Medicine Collette Award Nominee, Larner College of Medicine Honors Night Award Ceremony/Celebration, May 2026, 2025,2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 - Selected by the graduating class; honors a support staff member who was outstanding during the Clinical levels of the curriculum (Clerkship & Advanced Integration Levels).
- The Larner College of Medicine Dean’s Award for Professionalism Nominee, Larner College of Medicine Annual Professionalism Week, April 2025 - To honor individuals who embody and practice the Larner professionalism principles on a daily basis: integrity, accountability, compassion, altruism, social responsibility, cultural humility, kindness, and respect across every facet of the Larner College of Medicine.
- The Larner College of Medicine Best Support Staff Award Nominee, Larner College of Medicine Foundations Awards Ceremony/Celebration, January 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 - For the staff member who best supported students in areas besides teaching.
- The Larner College of Medicine Best Support Staff Award Recipient, January 2017 and 2016 - For the staff member who best supported students in areas besides teaching.
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Chapter Support Award, Honors Society Induction Ceremony, September 2023, A National award that honors the invaluable work performed by Chapter administrative personnel.
Bio
Kiersten Tavares serves as the Administrative Coordinator in the Dean's Office at the Grossman School of Business. Bringing over a decade of dedicated administrative operations and student services experience from across the University of Vermont, Kiersten offers a wealth of institutional knowledge and a strong commitment to academic and administrative support. Known for her organizational precision and collaborative approach, she plays a key role in facilitating day-to-day operations, coordinating leadership workflows, and fostering a welcoming environment for faculty, students, and staff.
Born and raised in Vermont, Kiersten lives in Burlington’s New North End with her husband, Mike, and toddler, Jameson (“Jmo”).Deeply rooted in the local community, she enjoys an active lifestyle that embraces all four seasons in New England. She enjoys fair-weather bike commuting, exploring hiking trails in the area, boating and paddleboarding, snowboarding, and sampling local culinary favorites with family and friends.
As a long-time Burlington resident, Kiersten is deeply invested in the UVM community and is thrilled to support the Grossman School’s mission of shaping the next generation of business leaders.
Awards and Achievements
- The Larner College of Medicine Collette Award Nominee, Larner College of Medicine Honors Night Award Ceremony/Celebration, May 2026, 2025,2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 - Selected by the graduating class; honors a support staff member who was outstanding during the Clinical levels of the curriculum (Clerkship & Advanced Integration Levels).
- The Larner College of Medicine Dean’s Award for Professionalism Nominee, Larner College of Medicine Annual Professionalism Week, April 2025 - To honor individuals who embody and practice the Larner professionalism principles on a daily basis: integrity, accountability, compassion, altruism, social responsibility, cultural humility, kindness, and respect across every facet of the Larner College of Medicine.
- The Larner College of Medicine Best Support Staff Award Nominee, Larner College of Medicine Foundations Awards Ceremony/Celebration, January 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 - For the staff member who best supported students in areas besides teaching.
- The Larner College of Medicine Best Support Staff Award Recipient, January 2017 and 2016 - For the staff member who best supported students in areas besides teaching.
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Chapter Support Award, Honors Society Induction Ceremony, September 2023, A National award that honors the invaluable work performed by Chapter administrative personnel.