Lizzy Lyons appointed Steps' executive director

Vermont domestic violence organization welcomes new leader with decades of experience

Feb. 3, 2026 at 2:55am

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The Steps to End Domestic Violence team in Burlington, Vermont has announced that Lizzy Lyons is their new Executive Director. Lyons has been doing trauma-informed work in Vermont for nearly two decades, most recently supporting Vermont children and youth as a program director at the Vermont Network.

Why it matters

Steps to End Domestic Violence is a long-standing organization in the Burlington community that provides critical resources and support for those impacted by domestic violence. Lyons' appointment as the new executive director brings experienced leadership to the organization during a time when domestic violence continues to be a pressing issue.

The details

In her new role, Lyons said it is her "honor and privilege" to join the dedicated staff and volunteers at Steps who are "impacting thousands of lives" across the community. Lyons emphasized the importance of respecting and caring for one another, preventing violence through learning and growth opportunities, and working together to meet the needs for healing and change.

  • Lyons was announced as the new Executive Director on February 3, 2026.

The players

Lizzy Lyons

The new Executive Director of Steps to End Domestic Violence, bringing nearly two decades of trauma-informed work experience in Vermont.

Steps to End Domestic Violence

A Vermont-based organization that provides resources and support for those impacted by domestic violence, with a 50-year history in the Burlington community.

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What they’re saying

“It is my honor and privilege to begin as the Executive Director for Steps and to join the dedicated staff and volunteers who are impacting thousands of lives, in every corner of our community, from Underhill to Charlotte”

— Lizzy Lyons, Executive Director

What’s next

Lyons will officially start in her new role leading Steps to End Domestic Violence in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Lyons' appointment as the new executive director of Steps to End Domestic Violence brings experienced leadership to the long-standing organization during a critical time, as it continues to provide vital resources and support for those impacted by domestic violence in the Burlington community.