Our Team
Jean Bergevin (Stone) Lachat
Executive Director ACRJS
Jean resided in Middlebury, VT, for 60 years, where she raised her family. Jean is now a resident of Shoreham. Jean graduated from Johnson State College with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. Jean's professional career has been focused on supporting people in the Addison County area. Jean chose to work at ACRJS in 2019 because she believes that everyone makes mistakes; it is what you do with the knowledge you gain from those mistakes that matters. Repairing harm is incredibly important.
Jodi Covey
Assistant Director,
Interim Victim Liaison
& Domestic/Sexual Violence Advocate
Jodi is the Victim Liaison at ACRJS and proudly serves as the agency’s first dedicated victim advocate, beginning in January 2025. She provides confidential, trauma-informed support to individuals impacted by crime and works to ensure their experiences are meaningfully represented throughout the restorative process. Jodi also holds a dual role as a domestic and sexual violence advocate with the Atria Collective.
Restorative justice played a critical role in Jodi’s adolescence and is a motivating factor of her work. She brings a unique background that includes service as an F-16 mechanic in the Air Force and experience in law enforcement and public safety. Jodi holds a Bachelor of Science from Norwich University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Leadership at Norwich. Her work is grounded in accountability, safety, and a leadership-focused approach that supports people while they lead themselves through difficult times.
Outside of ACRJS, Jodi is an artist who enjoys creative projects working with wood, stone, photography, and graphic design.
Restorative justice played a critical role in Jodi’s adolescence and is a motivating factor of her work. She brings a unique background that includes service as an F-16 mechanic in the Air Force and experience in law enforcement and public safety. Jodi holds a Bachelor of Science from Norwich University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Leadership at Norwich. Her work is grounded in accountability, safety, and a leadership-focused approach that supports people while they lead themselves through difficult times.
Outside of ACRJS, Jodi is an artist who enjoys creative projects working with wood, stone, photography, and graphic design.
Work Cell: (802) 458-2712
Devyn
Case Manager & Safe Driving Instructor
Devyn is a Case Manager at ACRJS, where she has worked since 2025. She works predominantly with DLS (Drivers with License Suspended), Diversion, and Pre-Trial participants.
Before joining ACRJS, Devyn completed both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Saint Anselm College. She spent some time as an intern for ACRJS while in school, which introduced her to the concept of restorative justice, and she discovered a great passion for helping members of the community through the process. She also has experience working as a volunteer for the Addison Children’s Advocacy Center.
Outside of work, Devyn enjoys spending time with her family and spoiling her pets with love.
Before joining ACRJS, Devyn completed both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Saint Anselm College. She spent some time as an intern for ACRJS while in school, which introduced her to the concept of restorative justice, and she discovered a great passion for helping members of the community through the process. She also has experience working as a volunteer for the Addison Children’s Advocacy Center.
Outside of work, Devyn enjoys spending time with her family and spoiling her pets with love.
Noah
Case Manager
Noah is a senior at Middlebury College graduating in May of 2026 with a degree in Statistics. He is also a Case Manager at ACRJS who believes that when we take accountability for our actions, we get to enjoy all the amazing complexities of life.
In his free time, Noah enjoys reading, working out, and film photography.
In his free time, Noah enjoys reading, working out, and film photography.
Satinder
Case Manager & Re-Entry Coordinator
Satinder Pabla is a Case Manager at ACRJS who recognizes the capacity for accountability, growth, and redemption beyond past poor choices. Combining knowledge of human behavior with an understanding of the criminal justice system, her academic background positions her to approach case management with empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to restorative outcomes.
Before joining ACRJS, Satinder worked almost 9 years in retail with half her tenure being store-side and the other half being in Asset Protection.
In her limited free time, Satinder enjoys spending time with friends, reading, and going to the gym
Before joining ACRJS, Satinder worked almost 9 years in retail with half her tenure being store-side and the other half being in Asset Protection.
In her limited free time, Satinder enjoys spending time with friends, reading, and going to the gym
Amy
Case Manager
Amy is a Diversion Case Manager at ACRJS, where she has worked since May 2026. She works closely with participants throughout the diversion process and is dedicated to supporting individuals as they work toward positive growth and meaningful change in their lives and communities.
Amy earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and has previous experience working in restorative justice and other areas of human services. Her background has strengthened her commitment to providing compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals navigating difficult circumstances.
Amy strongly believes in restorative justice and the importance of learning and growing from mistakes rather than simply being punished. She is dedicated to helping participants build accountability, recognize their strengths, and move forward in a healthier and more productive way.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her daughter and her dogs.
Amy earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and has previous experience working in restorative justice and other areas of human services. Her background has strengthened her commitment to providing compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals navigating difficult circumstances.
Amy strongly believes in restorative justice and the importance of learning and growing from mistakes rather than simply being punished. She is dedicated to helping participants build accountability, recognize their strengths, and move forward in a healthier and more productive way.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her daughter and her dogs.
Alice
Volunteer
Alice began as an Intern at ACRJS and currently volunteering in reparative panels. She is currently an undergraduate at Middlebury College. She resonates with how restorative justice recognizes an important distinction between assigning blame and taking responsibility. With academic interests in international and global studies, she explores how community-based and locally rooted approaches to conflict resolution can inform broader efforts toward justice and social change.
Alice loves to bake, exercise, and enjoy a good karaoke night.
Alice loves to bake, exercise, and enjoy a good karaoke night.