Kevin Chu

Kevin Chu grew up in Vermont and wants to grow old here, too. He is the son of immigrants. A graduate of Middlebury College, he studied the environment and education while also competing in track and field. Prior to joining the Vermont Futures Project, Kevin worked at the University of Vermont, where he led efforts in recruiting for diversity, academic advising, communications, community engagement and economic development, and strategic planning. He is now the Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project, a nonpartisan organization answering the mission question: “How can we use data to support the evolution of Vermont’s economy towards a thriving future with opportunity for all?” This work has taken Kevin all over the state to develop an Economic Action Plan, helping to put Vermont on a path towards affordability and abundance.

Kevin gives back as an assistant track & field coach at Middlebury College, and through board service for the University of Vermont Medical Center, Champlain College, and the State of Vermont Community Investment Board. He was named the Distinguished Citizen by Champlain College and an 802 Diplomat by the Vermont Council on World Affairs in 2023. Vermont Business Magazine selected Kevin as a 2025 Rising Star and part of the inaugural list of 91 Influencers.