Vermont Interfaith Action
Burlington, VT
About us
VIA is a multifaith, grassroots community organizing network that builds collective power to advance justice, equity, and human dignity.
Rooted in the wisdom of our diverse faith traditions, we develop leaders, strengthen congregations, and unite communities to challenge the systems that cause injustice and to stand with those most impacted.
Executive Director
Melissa Battah
Melissa Battah brings decades of experience to Vermont Interfaith Action, with a proven track record in grassroots organizing and leadership development. Her strategic thinking and foresight led to the creation of VIA's largest campaign to date — the passage of Proposition 2 in 2022 abolishing slavery in all forms from the state’s constitution. She currently serves as executive director of Vermont Interfaith Action; she previously served as the organization's deputy director of organizing. Battah is a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds a master's degree in conflict transformation from the School for International Training in Brattleboro.
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Our mission is to build a resilient, inclusive democracy that honors the freedoms of belief and religious practice for all, not just a select few. Join us in challenging Christian nationalism and religious extremism, and help us forge powerful alliances across diverse faiths and beliefs to protect our democratic values.
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Our mission is to build a resilient, inclusive democracy that honors the freedoms of belief and religious practice for all, not just a select few. Join us in challenging Christian nationalism and religious extremism, and help us forge powerful alliances across diverse faiths and beliefs to protect our democratic values.
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