Vermont’s Kid Governor’s Cabinet is led by 2026 Vermont’s Kid Governor Roslyn Fortin and includes the six final candidates from the 2025 Statewide Election. The Cabinet will meet throughout 2026 to advise Roslyn, discuss how they can support Roslyn’s campaign platform in their own communities, and collaborate with each other as they accomplish their own three-point platforms.
Learn more about the 2026 Cabinet below and send your questions for the Cabinet to info@VT.KidGovernor.org.
Meet the Cabinet
Gaelen McNaughton
School: Weathersfield School
Town: Ascutney
Community Issue: Improving School Lunch
Watch Gaelen’s campaign video HERE.
Karin Ashley
School: Barnet School
Town: Barnet
Community Issue: Improving Mental Health for School Safety
Watch Karin’s campaign video HERE.
Lincoln Ratta
School: Lincoln Community School
Town: Lincoln
Community Issue: Healthcare Accessibility
Watch Lincoln’s campaign video HERE.
Phoebe Bingham
School: Red Fox Community School
Town: Manchester
Community Issue: Mental Illness in Children
Watch Phoebe’s campaign video HERE.
Rumano Hassan
School: Champlain Elementary
Town: Burlington
Community Issue: Vermont Strong: Inside and Out!
Watch Rumano’s campaign video HERE.
Westyn Danforth
School: Bradford Elementary
Town: Bradford
Community Issue: Bullying Prevention
Watch Westyn’s campaign video HERE.