Tawnya Kiernan MD FAAP
Dr. Tawnya Kiernan is a board certified pediatrician who has been with Rainbow Pediatrics since 2004. She is a graduate of the University of Vermont Medical School and completed a residency in Pediatrics in Toledo, Ohio. She has special interests in early childhood development and obesity. Dr. Tawnya is an extraordinary gardener and she and her husband, Dr. Michael Kiernan are very involved in the Middlebury arts community.
Lauren Young MS, FNP-BC, RN
Lauren Young is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who joined Rainbow Pediatrics in 2010. She earned her MS in Nursing in November of 2010. Prior to that, she worked as an RN at the Community Health Services of Addison County/Open Door Clinic as a case manager and care coordinator for underserved and uninsured populations in Addison County. Before she became a nurse, Lauren was a preschool teacher and early childhood educator at the University fo Vermont where she earned her BS in Early Childhood Education. She draws heavily on these experiences to support and to work with families at Rainbow Pediatrics. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys knitting, reading with her book club, and working on her yard and house with her husband, and daughters.
Angela Brisson DNP, FNP-C
Angela is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Vermont in May 2021. Some of you may recognize this Addison County native or remember her from time spent as an RN working in our office. We are thrilled that Angela has chosen to stay at Rainbow Pediatrics and continue will continue to care for our patients.
Kara Pool-Krok-Horton FNP-BC
Kara is a Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience focused on pediatric primary care. She has been a FNP for more than a decade, providing compassionate care to young adults with chronic medical conditions in a home environment. Kara has lived in Vermont most of her life. Outside of her professional life, she and her husband Patrick are busy parents to two exuberant toddlers. She enjoys hiking, kayaking and gardening with her family. She and Patrick also design and create elaborate Halloween displays for their neighborhood to enjoy! We are grateful for her!
Kaitlin Rheaume, RN-BSN
Kaitlin joined Rainbow at the end of 2021, as the Pediatric Care Coordinator. She became a nurse in 2011 and has a comprehensive background in providing care for families, through childbirth education, labor support & postpartum care. She is excited to coordinate support and services for the peditaric population throughout their pedatric and adolscent lifespan. Kaitlin enjoys spending time homesteading with her husband and growing children. She and her family enjoy opportunities that each season brings: camping, hiking, swimming, harvesting fruit, skating, cross country skiing - and so much more!
Tammy Baker RN
Tammy joined Rainbow Pediatrics in 2009. She is an avid gardner and shares her bounty with us every summer and Fall. She spends her free time with her grandchildren, and keeping her chickens from digging up her gardens.
Connie Trudeau MA
Connie is an MA and is a delight to work with! She has lived in Vermont her entire life! She loves cooking and baking (we co-workers benefit from that) and spending time with her 3 grown children and the love of her life, her pug named Bodie.
Val Ortiz RN
Val is an RN. She has worked in the pediatric community for over 20 years in Vermont and is a familiar face to many! She has two grown children, a husband named Kevin, and a menagerie of animals that include goats, cats and dogs!
Trista Noble Receptionist
Trista started with Rainbow back in September. She brings prior experience working in medical office administration and helps keep things running smoothly at the front desk with a friendly, welcoming approach. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and her dog and cat, and loves making the most of family time whenever she can.
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Melissa Jenkins Receptionist
Melissa joined Rainbow in October. She brings a warm, friendly presence to the front desk and helps keep the offie running smoothly each day. Out of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two little boys, and their black Lab, Wheeler.
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Maia Blacklock Practice Manager
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