Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Perri Gardner
College of Southern Idaho
VICE PRESIDENT
Jaime Goffin, LCSW
Boise State University
Perri is a Political Science Instructor at the College of Southern Idaho. She received her MS in Political Science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha an her BA in Political Science with honors from Boise State University.
Her research and teaching interests include topics in American government, Idaho State government and social science research methods. Specifically, her research interests are the study of institutions and rules that shape the policy-making process and affect the potential for good governance.
She is also especially interested in and committed to engaging other young people in civic life, the promotion of reproductive justice, empowering students to fight the sexual assault epidemic on college campuses (Know Your IX ), and the mission of Rotary International—Service above Self.
SECRETARY
Alison Smith
Editor
Times News
Edie Nunes
Realtor
Silvercreek Realty
Edie Nunes has lived in Idaho since she was 2 years old being raised around beef ranchers in Northern Idaho. Eventually, after moving to Southern Idaho, she married a dairyman.
Today, Edie serves as a Realtor at Silvercreek Realty Group helping people find/sell farms, dairies and ranches.
Edie also serves Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce Ambassador.
Bill Brulotte
Associate Superintendent
Twin Falls School District
Jaime Goffin, LCSW, has served on the Voices Against Violence board for the last three years. She serves as Clinical Faculty at Boise State University for the past 5 years in addition to serving as an adjunct professor for the College of Southern Idaho. In addition, she has a private counseling practice.
"I’m passionate about supporting people facing the messiness of life--its difficulties and its joys. For more than 15 years, I have had the privilege to work with people making the choice to work through difficult traumas, grief, addictions, relationships and body disorder."
Like many native to Idaho, she enjoys being outside as much as possible, particularly in the mountains. In her spare time, she loves to mountain bike, ski, hike and stand up paddle. I enjoy these activities with my husband, son and 2 dogs. "I’m also a sucker for some things of this world: cheeses, road trips, Etsy, anything Mac and I love finding French vintage treasures!"
TREASURER
Pete Jones
CPA
Frazer, LLP
Pete is a CPA with Frazer, LLP. He started in public accounting after graduating from Idaho's premier institution of higher education, the University of Idaho, in 2006.
Pete has lived in Idaho his entire life. Pete grew up in Malad and after college made his home in Twin Falls. Pete is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Tara, his daughter, Aubrey, climbing mountains, hunting, and fishing.
Roger Vincent
Owner Operator
Vincent Farms
I was raised in the magic valley and call this area home. Third generation farmer in the local area and have raised four amazing children. Served on the Filer school board and various church boards.
Formal education received from Colorado State university in Ag sciences. Hobbies are flying and family. My interest in VAV is a passion for people in the magic valley suffering from the effects of abuse. i Wish to see VAV provide a safe haven for anyone needing assistance. The needs are great and being apart of an organization to help serve others is a privilege.
Bill Brulotte is serving in his second year as the Associate Superintendent in the Twin Falls School District. Prior to that he was Federal Programs Director for three years where he oversaw (and still oversees) at-risk populations in the schools. Brulotte has also served as an elementary, middle, and high school administrator as well as taught at Twin Falls High School. He has lived in Twin Falls since 1990, taking a short leave to join the US Peace Corps in Kenya, Africa.