Alistair Deakin
Executive Director @Vermont Legal Aid, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Director @Vermont Legal Aid, Inc
Burlington, VT, US
I serve as Executive Director of Vermont Legal Aid, working to ensure that access to justice is practical, effective, and available to the people who need it most.My focus is on aligning resources to mission, strengthening operational and financial clarity, and supporting the team with clear expectations and shared accountability. The goal is to deliver strong client outcomes today while building the systems and discipline required for long-term sustainability.Access to justice benefits not only the individual, but the broader community. When legal needs are addressed early and effectively, outcomes improve across housing, health, and economic stability.A well-functioning and trusted system of justice is essential to a stable and succesful society. Ensuring people can access help when it matters is a practical part of maintaining that trust.
EDUCATION
Emory University School of Law
JD, Law
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
BSc (Econ), Economics
SKILLS
ABOUT ALISTAIR DEAKIN
I serve as Executive Director of Vermont Legal Aid, working to ensure that justice is not just a set of rights on paper, but something people can actually access in their daily lives.My focus is building an organization that delivers meaningful outcomes for clients while operating with clarity, discipline, and integrity. That includes strengthening how we align resources to mission, improving transparency in how decisions are made, and supporting the people doing the work with the structure and accountability they deserve.Over the course of my career, I have led and built organizations across behavioral health, human services, and complex public-sector systems. I have served as a CEO, lawyer, and advisor in environments where clarity matters, resources are constrained, and the stakes are high. That experience shapes how I approach this role: start with the truth of the numbers, align around priorities, and build systems that allow good people to do great work.I believe justice is about access. I believe clarity is a form of respect. And I believe organizations do their best work when expectations, data, and accountability are shared and understood.My responsibility is to help Vermont Legal Aid be an organization worthy of the people it serves, the people who fund it, and the people who choose to work here.
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