Pelin Kohn is a Montpelier City Councilor and City Council President, higher education professional, educator, and author. She has lived in Vermont since 2017 and has been active in local government, education, and civic organizations statewide.

She previously served as State President of the League of Women Voters of Vermont and currently works at the Community College of Vermont. Pelin holds a Ph.D. in Educational Sciences and has a professional background in higher education leadership and administration.

Her work on the City Council has focused on affordability, economic development, childcare, government accountability, and strengthening the connection between local and state policy. She brings both municipal and higher education perspectives to conversations about Vermont’s future.

In her spare time, Pelin writes on her Substack.