FLOWERING AMBITION
FLOWERING AMBITION
I ’ m most proud of in my life . There ’ s a tremendous amount of satisfaction that comes from helping people . It ’ s always a challenge , it ’ s always exciting , and I ’ m constantly involved .” He is also proud of his involvement with the University of New Haven ( UNH ) in Connecticut . Cooper serves on the Board of Governors , he is a member of the Executive Committee of the Board , and he is also Chairman of the Finance Committee . He received an honorary
PhD for his life ’ s work in the field of Arts and Sciences in May 2019 .
Cooper has lent his considerable financial management skillset to help with fundraising efforts for local community programs in Southern Vermont , as well , such as St . James Episcopal Church and Burdett Commons in Arlington . “ Burdett Commons was a gathering place for local residents that served the town of Arlington for years ,” says Cooper . The project was endorsed by former Vermont Governor , Howard Dean , and former U . S . Congressman Jim Jeffords and former U . S . Senator Patrick Leahy also came down for the event . Cooper adds : “ It was a wonderful place that gave both senior citizens and local youth in Arlington a safe place to get together and enjoy healthy community programming .”
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