Action Circles welcomes our Legislative Assistants for the 2026 legislative session. They will join our State House team of Amy Shollenberger, Meg Fuerst and Katie Regan to work with and for our clients in the people’s house.
Caitlin Britt is a Massachusetts native with years of experience as an active member of environmental activist groups like Sunrise Boston and Swing Left. After moving to Vermont in 2022 to finish her B.A. in Political Science at the University of Vermont, Caitlin helped conduct undergraduate research on U.S voter behavior and entertainment media. Outside of work, Caitlin is an active member of the Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol, and enjoys alpine skiing, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and trail running. Caitlin is looking forward to being a part of the team, and to work towards making meaningful change in communities throughout Vermont.
Sadie Keiran is a Massachusetts native who moved with her family to Fayston, Vermont, during high school. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 2025 with a B.S. in Environmental Studies. During her time at UVM, Sadie participated in student organizing, serving as the treasurer of the Vermont Public Interest Group (VPIRG) student chapter and as the vice president of UVM for Yasuní. Her passion for advocacy and community engagement led her to spend three summers canvassing with VPIRG, ultimately becoming the Logistics Director for the 2025 Democracy Campaign. Sadie is now excited to begin her next chapter as a Legislative Assistant with Action Circles, where she looks forward to gaining hands-on experience in the Statehouse and contributing to the strengthening of Vermont’s communities and organizations. In her free time, Sadie enjoys skiing at Mad River Glen during the winter months, and, when off the slopes, can be found experimenting with new recipes, hiking, or traveling around New England.
Sam Hartnett recently graduated from the University of Vermont with a B.A. in Political Science. He grew up in Maryland, just outside of DC before moving to Montpelier as a teenager. While pursuing his degree, he canvassed for three summers with the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, as a Field Manager and later Camping and Logistics Director for the 2024 Summer canvass. In 2025, he worked as a reporter for UVMs Community News Service and later the weekly newspaper Seven Days. On weekends, Sam can be found wrenching on anything with an engine or tending to his backyard garden.