Sha’an Mouliert, a Vermont community organizer, educator, and artist, received the Lyndon State College Presidential Medal of Freedom during commencement ceremonies.

The longtime WILPF activist, who lives in St. Johnsbury, VT, was honored for her community service with children, the elderly, and Lyndon State College’s Social Justice programs.

Sha’an co-founded with Americorps the African American Alliance of the Northeast Kingdom, a grassroots organization committed to racial justice. Mouliert facilitates Theater of the Oppressed trainings; she has led conflict resolution, human potential, creative expression, racial justice, and community organizing workshops nationally and internationally.

Sha’an initiated and chaired the WILPF Building the Beloved Community Issue Committee.  As a WILPF delegate, she attended the 2001 United Nations World Conference Against Racism held in Durban, South Africa.

Photo:  Sha’an Mouliert with Lyndon State College President Joe Bertolino at awards ceremony. Photo by Grad Images.