Rachael Anderson
MSW
988 Chat/Text Supervisor at Headrest 

Rachael Anderson has experience clinically supporting youth, teens, and their families related to trauma including processing, skill building, and education. She has experience in issues of substance use, loss, gender identity, family separation, bullying, post-traumatic stress, and other mental health disorders. In her work with 988, she has served as both a crisis counselor, and supervisor to one of the two NH 988 teams supporting community partnership, team development, and skill building of crisis counselors across various topics as they relate to youth, adolescents, young adults, and their caregiver systems.

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Christine Arsnow
MD, FAAP
President of American Academy of Pediatrics, NH Chapter 

Christine Arsnow, MD, is a pediatrician with over a decade of experience and a focus on child wellness and behavioral health. Board-certified in obesity medicine, she takes an integrated approach to pediatric care that connects physical and mental health. She is passionate about supporting children and families and advancing practical strategies to improve pediatric behavioral health outcomes.

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Jacqui Baker
BS
Statewide Family Treatment Court Coordinator at New Hampshire Judicial Branch 

Jacqui Baker serves as the Statewide Family Treatment Court Coordinator for the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. Since 2021, she has worked alongside Judicial leadership and community partners to lead the statewide expansion of Family Treatment Courts and New Hampshire’s best practice infusion process, Supported Family Approach. She is a Certified Substance Misuse Prevention Specialist with more than a decade of experience in community and public health process and system development.

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Brittany Barberian
LCMHC
Founder of Compass of Hope & Infinite Learning Institute 

Brittany Barberian, LCMHC is an EMDR Approved Consultant, Executive Director of Compass of Hope, and Owner of ILI. Licensed in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine, she brings experience in community mental health, emergency services, parent aide work, and private practice ownership.

Ethics and client care are at the core of Brittany’s professional identity. She is deeply committed to ethical excellence, actively pursues advanced ethics training, and is passionate about equipping clinicians with practical, confident approaches to complex clinical decisions.

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Erin Barnett
PhD
Associate Professor at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth  

Erin Barnett is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and The Dartmouth Institute and works for the Dartmouth Trauma Interventions Research Center. Erin is also a licensed psychologist who has provided mental health services to children and families in NH for 18 years. She specializes in trauma and attachment. Her team has partnered with two local domestic violence agencies to build approaches toward improved mental health services for families affected by domestic violence.

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Sheena Bice
DMSc, LCMHC, MLADC
Chief Clinical Officer at Forge VFR 

Sheena Bice, DMSC, LCMHC, MLADC, CCTP is a United States Marine Corps Veteran with strong family ties to the military, medical, and law enforcement communities. She has over 15 years of experience providing mental health and addiction treatment to Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, and their families.

Sheena holds a Doctorate of Medical Science from Northeastern University and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from New England College. She is the Head of Veteran and First Responder Services for Forge VFR and the owner of Shield and Compass Counseling and Consulting, PLLC, a private practice dedicated to serving Veterans and First Responders.

Her career spans community mental health, crisis intervention, corrections, private practice, and managed care. She has developed gender-specific wellness programs for female offenders, led utilization management for specialty psychiatric care, and secured a first-of-its-kind VA contract to expand Veterans' access to mental health treatment outside of the VA system.

Sheena has also served on national and state committees. She remains committed to increasing access to care, reducing stigma, and shaping policy initiatives to improve the mental health and wellness of those who serve.

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Janelle Black
Marketing Manager at Hope for NH Recovery 

Janelle Black works in marketing and community engagement at Hope for NH Recovery. As both an employee and leader within the organization, she brings firsthand perspective on how psychologically safe workplace cultures impact morale, growth, and long-term engagement.

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Julie Bosak
DrPH, CNM, MSN
Executive Director at NNEPQIN and Executive Director at NHPQC, Dartmouth Health 

Julie is a certified nurse-midwife and public health practitioner with a focus on improving the quality of maternal health care. The majority of her clinical work occurred in community-based sites around NH with a focus on perinatal Substance Use Disorder. Her research and implementation background focuses on leading program and system change initiatives through community engagement to create patient centered improvements. She is the Executive Director of the Northern New England Perinatal Quality Improvement Network (NNEPQIN) and the newly launched New Hampshire Perinatal Quality Collaborative (NHPQC), both housed at Dartmouth Health.

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Christine Boston
Ed.D
Superintendent of Schools at Dover School District 

Christine Boston, Ed.D serves as Superintendent in the Dover School District, where she leads district-wide efforts to support student well-being, safety, and academic success. With extensive experience in public education leadership, Dr. Boston has been actively involved in developing and implementing comprehensive school-based approaches to suicide prevention, crisis response, and postvention.
Dr. Boston brings a practical, district-level perspective on applying best practices in suicide prevention within a public school setting and building resilient, connected school communities. She is also a NAMI Connect Suicide Prevention Trainer and a member of the Dover Mental Health Alliance Steering Committee.

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Marissa Carlson
MS, CPS
Executive Director at NH Teen Institute  

Marissa is the Executive Director of the NH Teen Institute, a leadership development nonprofit working with middle & high school students from around NH & New England in a variety of areas including substance misuse prevention, peer mentoring, and creating positive school & community climates. As part of her role at TI, she oversees and facilitates training for youth participants, youth & adult volunteer program staff, and outside behavioral health and education professionals. She is a facilitator and trainer of trainers for multiple workshops developed through SAMHSA systems, is a member of the advisory council of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), and is a board member of the NH ASAP Alliance. In addition, she is the Past President of the Prevention Certification Board of NH, serves on the IC&RC board of directors, and serves as the chairperson of the IC&RC Credentialing Committee.

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Carolyn Castro
PhD
Owner and CEO at Castro Consulting Group, LLC 

Carolyn Castro, PhD (formerly Castro-Donlan), is a behavioral health consultant, evaluator, and systems strategist with more than 35 years of leadership experience across public health, substance use, mental health, and behavioral health systems. She formerly served as Deputy Director and Director of Programs and Operations at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), and was the Founding Director of the BSAS Office of Youth and Young Adult Services.

Her work has focused on advancing equitable, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented systems of care for youth, families, women, and underserved communities. Through Castro Consulting Group LLC, she provides strategic planning, evaluation, workforce development, and technical assistance to state agencies, provider organizations, and federally funded initiatives nationwide.

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Erin Chamberlain
LCMHC
Residential Clinical Director at Westbridge 

Erin Chamberlain is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Therapeutic Game Master. Currently working at WestBridge as the Residential Clinical Director, Erin has trained clinical professionals on the use of games in therapy, suicide prevention, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy at various local and national organizations, and is the Chair of Professional Development for the New Hampshire Mental Health Counselor’s Association.

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Cynthia Collea
M.Ed., MSW, LICSW, C.A.G.S 

Cynthia has 40+ years of experience and is a graduate of UNH’s first MSW class. She has worked in public education as a social worker, special educator, MV Liaison, principal, and out-of-district coordinator/court liaison. While employed by The VT Division of Casey Family Services as a social worker, she was a trainer and presenter for the Annie E. Casey Foundation on Family Group Decision Making and co-author of an article entitled Making Action Plans in Vermont included in Burford, G. (2000) Family Group Conferencing: New Directions in Community-Centered Child and Family Practice. As a Project Coordinator for a Department of Education National Demonstration Grant housed at Dartmouth College, she held a Research Associate appointment at Dartmouth Medical School in the Department of Community and Family Medicine. Most recently, she was employed by Dartmouth Hitchcock as a Social Worker in the new Adolescent Medical Psychiatry Unit in Lebanon, NH.

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Lorraine Connell
M.Ed
Founder of Peers not Fears 

Lorraine Connell is a TEDx speaker, movement-builder, author, and founder of Peers Not Fears and the Speak Boldly Showcase—two platforms redefining what leadership looks and sounds like. For more than twenty years, Lorraine has been helping people uncover the courage to use their voice, own their story, and lead from who they truly are. From classrooms to stages, her work sits at the intersection of leadership, storytelling, and transformation.

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Elaine de Mello
LCSW
Suicide Prevention and Postvention Advisor at NAMI NH 

Elaine de Mello, LSCW has worked in the mental health field since 1978. Elaine has worked with NAMI NH since 1999 where she had a lead role in the development of the Connect Suicide Prevention and Postvention Program, a national best practice. Elaine has provided training and consultation in mental health and suicide prevention throughout the United States and Canada in a variety of settings including state and tribal entities, community coalitions, schools and campuses, health care facilities, and military and paramilitary organizations. Elaine serves on the NH Suicide Fatality Review Committee, was the co-chair of the NH Youth Suicide Prevention Assembly from 2003-2024, and has served on the national faculty for Zero Suicide. Elaine received the Helen Holbrook Leadership & Service Award in 2019, as well as Riverbend’s Champions for Mental Health in 2024, and was nominated as Social Worker of the Year in 2025 through NH NASW.

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Linda Dinndorf 
Ed.M
Director of Strategic Initiatives at Friends of Aine Center for Grieving Children and Families

Linda has been working in the field of children’s grief and bereavement since 2013, currently serving as the Director of Strategic Initiatives. Her psychology, education, and curriculum development backgrounds have been helpful in designing grief programs and resources for children, teens, and families for use throughout the state of NH. Additionally, she speaks to schools and community organizations, raising awareness about childhood bereavement and cultivating paths for a hopeful future.

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Melissa Dinoto
LADC
Director of Operations at Liberty Health Services 

Melissa brings direct, day-to-day experience working with individuals with substance use disorders across a range of settings, including prevention, treatment, and recovery. Her training emphasizes evidence-based practices, behavioral health systems, and real-world application of addiction treatment principles. This combination allows them to translate complex clinical and policy issues regarding kratom into practical strategies that multidisciplinary audiences can apply immediately in their work.

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Ashley Douthart
LCMHC, MLADC
Director of Behavioral Health at HealthFirst 

Ashley Douthart, LCMHC, MLADC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and the Behavioral Health Director at HealthFirst. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Colby-Sawyer College. She then received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. While she is credentialed and licensed to work with clients of all ages, she enjoys supporting children and families, and helping those clients with substance abuse disorders find treatment and enter recovery. Ashley is also nationally rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a therapeutic model designed to work with children and families who have been exposed to trauma. She is a Clinical Supervisor with the CPP Network and a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor with the State of NH. Ashley has developed and launched a successful school-based counseling program in six local school districts and is passionate about helping those in the most need.

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Bob Faghan
MLADC
Program Director at Live Free Adolescent Recovery  

Bob Faghan, MLADC, is a school-based clinician and founder of Live Free Adolescent Recovery, with over a decade of experience supporting students in New Hampshire schools. He is the developer of the Live Free Adolescent Recovery School Based Peer Recovery Model™, a structured approach to integrating peer support into school-based prevention and intervention efforts. His work focuses on early identification, peer influence, and building systems that align with how students actually seek and receive support.

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Tammy Marie Fernandes
LCDP, LADCII, LADC, CADC
Corrections Clinician at Hillsborough County Department of Corrections 

Tammy is a clinician with close to 30 years of experience working exclusively with justice-involved individuals in both correctional and community-based settings. Her expertise centers on post-incarceration transition, including reentry planning, continuity of care, and engagement in behavioral health services. She specializes in engagement strategies and stabilization during high-risk periods following release.

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Patrick Fitzgerald
Youth Ambassador at Connors Climb 

Patrick is currently a twelfth-grade student who aspires to pursue higher education with the goal of becoming a teacher. He is an active member of Connor’s Climb, an organization founded in 2011 dedicated to preventing suicide among youth and young adults. In addition to his work with Connor’s Climb, Patrick has been a valued partner with the New Hampshire Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, where he contributes to efforts aimed at increasing knowledge and confidence in responding to mental health crises among adolescents and young adults.

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Carlene Fonseca
MA
CCAR Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator at The Greatest You Counseling 

Carlene Fonseca is a first-generation Black Cape Verdean woman, multilingual advocate, person in recovery, and CEO of The Greatest You Consulting — a trauma-informed wellness firm that has impacted over 1,000 individuals across recovery centers, schools, and community organizations. A CCAR Certified Recovery Coach Facilitator, former City Councilwoman, and Community Leader of the Pawtucket Central Falls Health Equity Zone, Carlene brings the rare intersection of lived experience, policy leadership, and community-centered practice to everything she does. She is a TEDx Talk Providence 2025 speaker, published author of The Greatest You Wellness Journal, and has spent her career at the intersection of recovery, mental health, racial equity, and whole-person wellness. Carlene holds a BA from Georgetown University and an MA (Cum Laude) from George Washington University.

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Kimberly Fortin
MSW, LADC
WellSense 

Kimberly Fortin, MSW, LADC, is a Social Work Care Manager with experience in behavioral health, recovery support, and justice reentry systems. She has worked across correctional, community, and healthcare settings supporting individuals with complex behavioral health and substance use needs. Kimberly also serves in behavioral health leadership and credentialing roles and is passionate about helping frontline professionals turn real-world system challenges into practical advocacy and systems change.

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Heather Gaylord
MS, LCMHC, CCISM
Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance at Riverbend CMHC 

Heather Gaylord, LCMHC, is a behavioral health leader with expertise in crisis system design and suicide prevention policy. As the former Director of Health Care Initiatives at the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, she led national strategic initiatives to strengthen suicide prevention infrastructure and helped shape national policy recommendations. Her extensive clinical background includes directing Psychiatric Emergency Services, where she managed multidisciplinary teams and optimized crisis protocols.

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Lindsay Gilbert
Executive Director at Connor’s Climb Foundation  
Lindsay Gilbert is the Executive Director of Connor’s Climb Foundation, where she leads statewide efforts focused on youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention. She has expanded access to evidence-based programming in schools and communities and founded the Youth Ambassador Program, empowering students to lead peer-to-peer stigma reduction efforts. Her work focuses on early intervention, building trusted adult networks, and integrating youth voice into mental health systems.

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Annmarie Karayianes
LCMHC
Director of Clinical Services at Compass of Hope & Infinite Learning Institute 

Annmarie Karayianes, LCMHC, LMHC, CAP, is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in New Hampshire and Florida, as well as the Clinical Director for Compass of Hope in New Hampshire, specializing in grief and loss, trauma, workplace trauma, psychological safety, and recovery from toxic organizational cultures. She is also a NH Approved Supervisor, with over 22 years of experience in substance use and mental health treatment. Annmarie has provided therapeutic services in a variety of settings including residential and outpatient
treatment, Drug Court programs, Emergency Services, Residential, and finally private practice. Annmarie has a passion for training and has conducted mental health and substance use trainings on a local, state, and federal level, as well as participating in national trainings for Drug Courts across the country. Annmarie is excited to assist therapists to enhance their skills and continue their journey of learning through training and supervision.

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Renee King
MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CARN-AP
Director of Nursing at Liberty Health Services 

Renee King, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CARN-AP is the Director of Nursing at an inpatient medical detoxification center, where she provides clinical leadership and direct patient care for individuals with complex substance use disorders. In her role, she manages high-acuity withdrawal cases, including emerging substances such as kratom, and oversees evidence-based protocols for safe and effective detoxification. She has extensive experience in assessing and treating polysubstance use, with a focus on integrating medical, mental health, and addiction care. Renee has also contributed to policy discussions, including providing testimony in Concord, New Hampshire in support of House Bill 557 related to kratom. Her work bridges frontline clinical practice and public policy, positioning her as a knowledgeable voice on the challenges kratom presents in today’s treatment landscape.

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Meredith Kolodze
DSW, LICSW
Program Manager at NAMI NH 

Meredith Kolodze, DSW, LICSW, is a dedicated Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the field. Meredith's professional interests are diverse, encompassing support for individuals and families dealing with chronic health conditions, end-of-life issues, caregiver distress, grief, anxiety, and depression. Her empathetic approach and dedication to her field make her a vital resource for those navigating the complexities of mental health and wellness.

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Julie Lago
MSW, LICSW, BT-CC
Executive Director at National Center for START Services at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability and Adjunct Faculty at University of New Hampshire Department of Social Work 

Julie Lago, LICSW has been with the Institute on Disability as the Executive Director at the National Center for START Services® since August of 2025, having been with UNH as Adjunct Faculty since 2020. Her background in program development and clinical leadership for people with disabilities and mental health needs has allowed Julie the opportunity to present on related topics across the country. Julie also holds various advisory and committee roles in the mental health and disability fields.

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Cara LaPlante
Professional Development, Wellness Coordinator, and Peer Recovery Coach at Archways 

Cara started at Archways in December of 2024. She is a graduate of Plymouth State University with an interdisciplinary degree in Wellness Education. Currently, Cara is in the Building Futures Together program which prepares paraprofessionals to support children, youth, and families impacted by substance use disorders. She is certified in Acu-Detox Ear Acupuncture, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Alternative Peer Group Facilitation, and is in the process of obtaining her CRSW. Cara’s work at Archways spans across recovery coaching, collegiate recovery programming, and coordinating organizational wellness initiatives and professional development.

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Katherine Leswing
MA, MAT
Administrator at the Office of Student and Educator Wellness at NH Department of Education  

Katherine Leswing is the Administrator of the Office of Student and Educator Wellness at the New Hampshire Department of Education where she supports schools in creating prevention systems that strengthen schoolwide safety and wellbeing. She holds an MA in International Conflict Resolution and an MAT in Secondary Education from American University.

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Katie Lipp
LICSW, PMP
Principal at Bowling Business Strategies  

Katie is a Principal at Bowling Business Strategies, where she provides expert consultation to government agencies, nonprofit organizations, membership associations and others working to improve behavioral health, healthcare and social service systems across the country. Her portfolio is focused on supporting CCBHCs at various stages of implementation across the country. Prior to BBS, Katie served as a child and family therapist, project director, and Director of Integrated Care for a NH CMHC.

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Heather Martin
CPD, CCHW, PMH-C
Dartmouth Health Children’s Pediatrics 

Heather Martin is the first ever maternal mental health navigator at Dartmouth Health Children’s in Manchester, NH. She created a screening and follow up process for maternal mental health. She provides navigation and support to mothers and families struggling with perinatal mental health. Also, last year, herself and Alison Palmer secured funding from the governor for the creation of the NH Mom Hub which is a centralized location for perinatal mental health navigation and support. She believes maternal mental health is one of the most important issues facing our moms today and with the right support we can help support mom and families in our state and save lives.

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Lauren McGinley
Executive Director at New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition  

Lauren McGinley is the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition. Prior to joining NHHRC, Lauren worked in public health and housing services.

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Maura McGowan
CPS
Program Director at NH Teen Institute 
Maura has worked in the field of prevention since 2002 and became involved with the NH Teen Institute in 2008 when she began volunteering for programs and working on a curriculum updating and development board. In 2017, Maura became Program Director in charge of youth programming and volunteer engagement in addition to being a facilitator for professional development trainings offered by the NH Teen Institute. She is a graduate of the New England ATTC Leadership Development Program and has served as a mentor in the New England PTTC Prevention Mentorship Program during its first two cohorts. In 2021, Maura was appointed as an advisor to the NH Governor’s Youth Advisory Council, is on the advisory committee for the NH Prevention Community of Practice, and in 2025 joined the NH Prevention Certification Board.

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Lindsay C. B. Murphy
PhD, LCMHC
Associate Director of Child, Adolescent, and Family Services at Greater Nashua Mental Health Center

Dr. Lindsay C B Murphy is a licensed therapist in the state of NH. She has been working at Greater Nashua Mental Health for over twelve years. Aside from supervising therapists and providing clinical care, Dr. Murphy also presents multiple trainings across the state in suicide prevention, postvention, CALM, child and adolescent mental health, brain biology, family therapy, and more. Dr. Murphy recently received a grant to support a new program for the emerging young adult population. Dr. Murphy’s work history includes extensive community-based services for intensive families, crisis interventions, and consultation with other agencies, including Juvenile Justice, the Child Advocacy Center, Hampstead Hospital, and other social services. 

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Stephen P. Murray
MPH, NRP
Associate Director of Overdose Prevention at Boston Medical Center and Founder and Executive Director at SafeSpot Overdose Hotline, BUSPH 

Stephen Murray, MPH, NRP, is the Associate Director of Overdose Prevention and the Director of the SafeSpot Overdose Hotline at Boston Medical Center and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Community Health Sciences at Boston University School of Public Health. In 2021, he retired as a Lieutenant at a large regional ambulance service in Western Massachusetts, and had served as a first responder since 2013, having worked both as a firefighter and paramedic. He regularly shares for a national audience about his lived experience as a person who uses drugs and overdose survivor. In September 2023, he was featured in the multiple award-winning Episode 809 ("The Call") on This American Life and in August 2025, he was a featured spokesperson for the Ad Council and National Council for Mental Wellbeing "Start with Hope" campaign. Stephen was a TEDx speaker at Boston University in April 2026.

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Kerry Nolte
PhD, FNP-C
Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Nursing at University of New Hampshire 

Kerry Nolte is an associate professor of nursing at the University of New Hampshire and a family nurse practitioner in community health. Her program of research seeks to reduce drug related harm in collaboration with people who use drugs (PWUDs). Dr. Nolte was a founding member of the NH Harm Reduction Coalition and continues to support advocacy efforts.

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Kenneth Norton
LICSW
School of Life Long Learning 

Ken Norton is a Licensed Independent Social worker with over 40 years of experience in the mental health field. Ken has served as a subject matter expert for SAMHSA, DoD, and the VA, and has presented nationally and internationally on topics related to mental illness and suicide prevention. Ken has lived experience as a family member with mental illness, addiction and suicide.

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Kerry Norton
RN
Executive Director at Hope on Haven Hill 

Kerry Norton is a Registered Nurse and was one of the original founders of Hope on Haven Hill, has served as Director of Operations, and became the organization’s Executive Director in August of 2019. Under her leadership, Hope on Haven Hill has grown to include the residential treatment program, intensive outpatient program, and expanded recovery and support services.

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Beth O'Dell
LCMHC, MLADC, PMH-C, CCPT-I
Northlight Counseling and Consulting LLC 

Beth O’Dell is a trauma-focused therapist specializing in EMDR, with licensure in Maine (LCPC) and New Hampshire (LCMHC, MLADC). She is Perinatal Mental Health Certified through PSI, a Certified Trauma Professional, and Certified in Early Childhood and Family Mental Health through NHAIMH, bringing a deep understanding of the intersection between trauma, addiction, and perinatal mental health.

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Allison Palmer
APRN, PMHNP-BC, WHNP-BC
Program Director at NH Mom Hub 

Alison Palmer, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, brings nearly 30 years of nursing experience and dual certification in women's health and psychiatric-mental health to her work in perinatal mental health systems. She is the Program Director of the NH Mom Hub — New Hampshire's centralized perinatal mental health resource and referral hub launched with state funding in 2024 — and serves on the New Hampshire Maternal Mortality Review Committee, the PSI NH board, and the New Hampshire Perinatal Quality Collaborative. A former NH State Coordinator for Postpartum Support International, Patient-Family Partner certified through Momma's Voices, and 2025 NAMI NH Systems Transformation Leader, she also provides psychiatric care at Hope on Haven Hill and consults to perinatal collaborative care models. She owns Palmer Perinatal & Women's Wellness, PLLC, where she focuses on program development and clinician training in reproductive mental health.

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Jen Parks
MSW
Assistant Director for Provider Support at Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services 

Jen Parks, MSW, has taken progressively advanced positions related to workforce development since starting at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) in 2006. Early on, she co-led a Workforce and Organizational Development Strategic Planning process with Deborah Strod, which led to the creation of the Careers of Substance Website in 2012. Jen has led a number of statewide workforce development activities over her 20 years at BSAS; recent ones focusing on supporting education: IDEA (Increasing Diversity and Equity in the Addictions Workforce Initiative) and the Paid Internship Experience. She has also helped plan several conferences, including Intersections, Aging with Dignity, Women's Recovery, and bi-annual Innovations Conferences. These experiences have given Jen both content and format expertise that shape her ability to put a solid workshop together. 

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Becky Parton
MSW
Project Director at Dartmouth Health 

Becky Parton works for Dartmouth Trauma Interventions Research Center on the implementation of trauma-informed practices in a range of settings (i.e. primary care, schools, childcare, child welfare, domestic violence agencies). She currently consults with domestic violence agencies through Project Align. She is also an Adjunct Professor for the Social Work Department at UNH and teaches in the online MSW program. Becky is involved in NH Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and is co-chair of the Children’s Issues Committee. Becky’s passion is working with children and families. She has been actively involved in statewide efforts to increase awareness and prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and build resilience in young people and their families.

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Alyssa Pasciuto
MSW
Therapist at Greater Nashua Mental Health Center 

Alyssa Pasciuto coordinates the RENEW program at Greater Nashua Mental Health as well as acts as liaison between multiple schools and other agencies within the community. She specializes in trauma and young adults.

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Megan Phillips
PsyD
Principal Investigator and Lead Evaluator at Behavioral Health Improvement Institute, Keene State College 

Megan Phillips is a senior evaluator and Principal Investigator with the Behavioral Health Improvement Institute (BHII) at Keene State College. BHII works shoulder to shoulder with community partners to improve behavioral health practice and outcomes for underserved populations. She leads BHIIs school-based behavioral health portfolio, which focuses on implementation of multitiered systems of supports, including enhancement of school-based mental health services, development of facilitated referral processes, implementation of a trauma-responsive schools framework, and family and community engagement efforts – all in the service of improving school climate, enhancing youth social-emotional development, and improving student academic engagement and achievement. In addition, she developed NH’s MTSS-B Technical Assistance Center, which provides support for NH LEAs to implement NH’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavioral Health and Wellness (MTSS-B) framework; She was the architect of the TA Center’s comprehensive MTSS-B Toolkit.

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Emilia Poehlman
MSW
NH Disability and Health Program Manager at University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability  

Emilia Poehlman has served as the NH Disability and Health Program Manager since joining the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability in October 2021. She supports the health linkage project partnerships and manages project data. She is involved with the coordinated demonstration project dissemination efforts among the 10 disability and health states.

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Bailey H. Ray
PhD
Advocacy Manager and Campus Advocacy Coordinator at WISE of the Upper Valley 

Bailey supports the advocacy program at WISE through direct service work, systems advocacy, program management, and coordinating WISE’s partnership with Dartmouth College to provide survivor-centered advocacy, outreach, and professional consultation across the campus community. Her interdisciplinary training includes Social Change Advocacy through Praxis International, Dialogue Education through Global Learning Partners, and forensic experiential trauma interviewing through Certified FETI.

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Mary Ryan Woods
LADC, MSHS, BC-RN
Owner of Mary Ryan Woods Consulting  

Mary Ryan Woods has worked as an Administrator and Supervisor in a variety of healthcare settings and levels of care.  Having worked with populations that have high rates of trauma, she has learned the importance of understanding how trauma affects staff.  Mary was in the original cohort of certified and then licensed supervisors in New Hampshire.

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Stephanie Skavenski
MSW, MPH
Senior Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University and Clinical Director at CETA Global 

Stephanie Skavenski, MSW, MPH, is Clinical Director at CETA Global and Senior Research Associate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she has been faculty since 2008. She is a co-developer of the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA), a transdiagnostic evidence-based mental health intervention implemented across 30+ countries and a growing number of U.S. community behavioral health systems, including initiatives focused on veteran populations, intimate partner violence, and substance use integration. Her work spans clinical training, implementation science, and workforce development in both humanitarian and domestic settings, with a particular focus on making evidence-based care practical to deliver at scale.

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Melissa Stephens
MS, LCMHC, CCISM
Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services at Riverbend CMHC 

Melissa Stephens, LCMHC, is a behavioral health leader with expertise in crisis system management and clinical operations. Currently serving as the Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services at Riverbend Community Mental Health, she oversees critical programs including Mobile Crisis, Emergency Department evaluations, and Critical Time Intervention. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in developing New Hampshire’s crisis infrastructure, including leading the transition to statewide mobile crisis services and consulting on statewide rapid response training.

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Randy Stevens
MSW, CRSW, ADS
Executive Director at Hope for NH Recovery 

Randy Stevens is the Executive Director of Hope for NH Recovery and brings both professional and lived experience to his work in behavioral health and recovery support. Combining his background in social work with over 15 years of personal recovery, Randy focuses on building cultures rooted in authenticity, connection, and psychological safety.

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Matthew Stone
PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Compass of Hope & Infinite Learning Institute  

Dr. Matthew Stone is a seasoned clinical psychologist, educator, and leadership consultant with extensive experience in clinical supervision, therapy, and neuropsychological testing. He is recognized for his engaging and practical training style; equipping clinical supervisors with the skills needed to support staff development, maintain ethical and regulatory standards, and foster resilient, high-performing clinical teams. His work emphasizes reflective supervision, trauma-informed leadership, and evidence-based approaches to supporting clinicians’ growth. Throughout his career, Dr. Stone has trained and mentored intern therapists, clinical supervisors, leaders, and behavioral health professionals. His trainings focus on translating theory into real-world supervisory practice, helping supervisors navigate challenging situations, promote professional growth, and enhance quality of care.

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Deborah Strod
PhD, MSW
Acting CEO and Managing Principal at DMA Health Strategies 

Deborah Strod, PhD, MSW is Acting CEO and Managing Principal at DMA Health Strategies, a member-owned cooperative consulting firm focused on behavioral health and human services policy research, strategic planning, and evaluation. Ms. Strod leads the firm’s workforce development practice, and her work centers on the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, including among other projects planning and implementation of the Commonwealth’s substance use and addictions (SUA) workforce strategic plan; use of state program licensing data for monitoring of the SUA treatment system workforce; Recovery Support Services projects; and annual federally-required treatment program Independent Peer Reviews. She oversees and co-led development of the award-winning Careers of Substance website, which was featured in a 2017 SAMHSA State Solutions in Workforce webinar. DMA Health Strategies is registered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a certified small business and women-owned business.

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Tonya Suarez
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at Dartmouth Health 

Tonya Suarez has many years of experience working directly with patients, including parents, who have substance use disorders. She has been a part of the Family Treatment Court team in Sullivan County since its inception is well-versed in FTC principles, standards, and practices. Her clinical work includes evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of persons with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health diagnoses; establishing and documenting treatment goals within group and individual therapy; and communication and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team and community partners to provide integrated care to meet patient needs.

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Dave Suckling
Chief of Police at Alexandria Police Department 

Dave Suckling became the Chief of Police in Alexandria, NH in 2020. Prior to this, he was a police officer in Danbury, NH and completed the full-time academy in 2014. Dave has received numerous awards and recognition, such as the Carol J. Estes Community Leader Award from the Communities for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth in 2022, South Lakes Region Champion for Leadership award from the New Hampshire School Administrators Association, 2018 NH Congressional Law Enforcement Award, and Certificate of Commendation in 2013. Since becoming the Chief of Police, Dave has assisted the town in becoming a recovery friendly town and has implemented an officer-assisted path to treatment for individuals struggling with substance use disorder. He became passionate about helping people enter treatment after growing tired of seeing community members dying from substance use disorders. Dave was appointed to the Governor’s Commission Addiction Treatment and Prevention in 2025 as the NH Chiefs of Police Representative.

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Sara Sullivan
LCHMHC
Consulting Clinical Director at NH Outright 

Sara Sullivan, LCMHC (She/Her) is the consulting Clinical Director for NH Outright, the statewide support and advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ youth. Sara is mental health clinician who is dedicated to the creation of safer, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ folks of all ages. Recognized nationally as Counselor of the Year, Sara is deeply committed to her clients and to her profession. She also serves as the consulting Clinical Director for the Lovering Health Center and runs a private practice in Greenland, NH where her specialties include EMDR, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ informed therapy.

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Hon. Daniel Swegart
Judicial Officer at 5th Circuit Court at New Hampshire Judicial Branch 

Hon. Daniel Swegart presides over Family and District Court Division cases filed in Newport and Claremont Circuit Courts. This includes the Family Treatment Court in Sullivan County. He was a key player in developing the first Family Treatment Court in New Hampshire, in Sullivan County. As a judge for Family Treatment Court, he leads team discussion and participant court reviews as well as provides leadership, guidance and support to the FTC and court staff.

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Michele Waldron
Psy.D, CST-S, PHM-C
Owner of Sexual Health and Healing, LLC 

Michele Waldron is a psychologist and certified sex therapist supervisor who has been working with people struggling with addiction for many years. Her work and previous forensic training led her to specialize in programming for those struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors. This program has supported individuals for over a decade.

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Mark Watman
PhD
Vice President and COO at Archways 

Dr. Mark Watman is a seasoned academic and administrative professional with a wealth of experience in education and organizational change leadership. Holding a Doctorate in Education Administration and a Master of Fine Arts Degree, Dr. Watman has held various key positions such as Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Dean of Academic Support Services at institutions of higher education. Currently he serves as Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer at Archways, where he oversees the daily operations of Archways’ four Family Resource Centers and Recovery Community Organizations in New Hampshire. With a strong background in systems compliance, organizational change, and sustainability, he has worked with numerous educational systems and non-profit agencies to implement strategic planning processes and drive revenue enhancements.

In addition to his administrative roles, Dr. Watman has a passion for teaching and writing with decades long experience as a Professor of Writing and Professor of Education. His published poems and notable teaching awards on university campuses showcase both his commitment to the creative arts and his dedication to student success and development. Dr. Watman's expertise in instructional design further highlights his commitment to innovative and effective teaching and learning practices.

Beyond these professional achievements, Dr. Watman's extensive campus and community service activities have demonstrated his strong commitment to fostering inclusive, caring, and vibrant communities. With a focus on serving those who are underprivileged and those facing personal challenges, Dr. Watman strives to align his life as a person in long-term recovery with his dedication as a servant-leader in order to serve others, provide second and third chances, and to celebrate the humanity found in all people regardless of their circumstances.