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From the LNH Alumni News Vol. 1, August 20, 2024Sebastian Fuentes (LNH 2021)Hometown: Thornton, N.H.This week, Sebastian Fuentes (LNH 2021) is in to Chicago as one of New Hampshire’s 25 delegates to the Democratic National Convention. The Political Director of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, Sebastian is skilled in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive political campaigns,

Congratulations to the newest LNH associates! Consisting of 38 individuals from across the state, the Class of 2025 is supported by program year sponsor SilverTech and will begin their journey in September with an opening retreat in Greenfield, N.H. Full bios and photos of each associate can be found at https://leadershipnh.org/page/lnh-class-of-2025

Concord, N.H. — Leadership New Hampshire (LNH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Stewart as its next Executive Director following a comprehensive search. In this role he will oversee the organization's strategic direction, program development, and financial management.  Stewart brings a deep commitment to civic engagement in New Hampshire and extensive experience in nonprofit leadersh

WE CAN FIX THISEvery LNH class has opportunities to learn about important issues in our state from the people working on them, spurring new ideas, collaboration, and action. So, it came as no surprise that a 2023 class assignment, to watch former NH Supreme Court Justice John Broderick’s moving story on youth mental health, began a chain reaction. John’s story details how unrecognized mental healt

At Leadership New Hampshire’s first board meeting of the new program year, Executive Director Stephen Reno announced plans to retire.  Dr. Reno will step down in June 2024 as the LNH Class of ’24 graduates.  Dr. Reno will be completing 14 years as executive director, almost half the life of the organization that graduated its first class in 1993.  LNH currently numbers more than 1,100 alums.  “It

https://www.creativegutspodcast.com/In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake (LNH '23) and Sarah Wrightsman (LNH '21) talk with Jozimar Matimano. Jozimar is an artist who was born in the East Democratic Republic of Congo. He moved to Uganda when he was ten, and then in 2016, he moved to Manchester, New Hampshire as a refugee through the International Institute of New England pr

Concord, NH—Leadership New Hampshire (LNH), a statewide program whose mission is “building a community of informed and engaged leaders,” announces its Class of 2024. The new cohort of 37 associates includes individuals from all across the state who will participate in this unique 10-month program. These individuals were selected through a highly competitive process and will begin their educational

Molly Donovan, '19The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) is pleased to welcome Molly Donovan as the Director of Economic Development. Ms. Donovan brings a breadth of experience leading community economic development initiatives, working deeply within communities across New Hampshire to increase local capacity, implement new strategies, and build small business and community resiliency.

Congratulations to Kate Corriveau '19, Courtney Tanner '19, and Megan Carrier '23 for your recognition in this year's 40 Under Forty list!To see the full list, bios and story as published in the Union Leader, February 19, 2023, click here.EVERY WINTER, I have the pleasure of meeting 40 wonderful people who are both happy and proud to live and work here in New Hampshire.Some were born and raised in

The LNH Network is already working for the LNH Class of '23!  This is a recent post from the LNH Class of '23 Group Page on LNH Connects.  With permission from Kaarin Olofsson Milne and Clement Kigugu, two of the Associates in this year's class, LNH is proud to share this with everyone. Associates are halfway through the class year and have formed some incredible partnerships and collaborations wh

Congratulation to Andrea LaMoreaux, LNH '16, and her team at NH LAKES!  Check out the full story below from Roberta Baker, Union Leader Staff (or click here for the story on the Union Leader's website.)Andrea LaMoreaux (LNH '16), NH Lakes president,and Joe Carelli, president of Citizens NH, hold the check.NH LAKES named a Champion in Action: The nonprofit organization will be awarded a $35,000 gra

Michele Talwani, LNH '08, began work last week as the new Senior Vice President of Community Relations at Easterseals NH. Michele will work to build and deepen relationships, increase awareness, and raise donations for special projects in Rochester (senior affordable housing), Franklin (Veterans campus and services), and Manchester (residential educational for youth with neurobehavioral, developme

Lauren Getts, LNH '22 Promoted at Greater Manchester ChamberGetts was promoted to vice president of economic development and strategic communications.  Getts is an eight year chamber veteran and will continue to be responsible for spearheading the GMC’s messaging.New members join board of Community Loan FundPamela Laflamme, LNH '04 and James Kerouac, LNH '20 have joined the New Hampshire Community

LEADERSHIP NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTS NEW BOARDConcord, NH – The Board of Trustees of Leadership New Hampshire elected its new slate of officers for the 2022-2023 program year:  Chair – Shirley Mower-Fenoff ‘13, Vice-chair – Byron Champlin ‘99, Treasurer – Karen McCloskey ‘13, and Secretary – Michele Talwani ’08.“LNH is extremely fortunate to have a tradition of deeply committed trustees:  individuals w

Leadership New Hampshire Announces the Class of 2023 Concord, NH—Leadership New Hampshire (LNH), a statewide program whose mission is “building a community of informed and engaged leaders,” announces its Class of 2023.  The new cohort of 33 associates includes individuals from across New Hampshire who will participate in a unique 10-month program. Each year’s class of Associates attends 12 require

Story by Vanessa EdwardsMarch 21, 2022MANCHESTER, NH –Arriving at the 200 Bedford St. mill building, I had no precursor of what to expect from the local non-profit hub that dedicates its namesake and its mission to empowering young girls. Upon walking in, I was immediately floored by the vastness of the space and the level of care and attention I could feel existed there. I was greeted by Elaine H

What’s at the heart of civic strength? What can we do to best prepare ourselves and our youth to take on the responsibilities of participation in a democratic society? On March 15, NH Civics and NHPR will kick off a series of candid conversations about the meaning of citizenship today. The programs will be held around New Hampshire with a diverse panel of guest speakers hosted by Laura Knoy, forme

Josh Arnold, LNH '17, Founder and Executive Director, Makers Mill              Josh Arnold at the Makers Mill site in Wolfeboro, NH.The NH Listens Fellow of the Month for February is Josh Arnold, Executive Director of Makers Mill in Wolfeboro, NH. Josh has a long history of community engagement within his home state, where he founded GALA (Global Awareness Local Action)/Makers Mill. He’s dedicated

February 17, 202215-year industry veteran has strong healthcare background, New Hampshire rootsMaria Proulx, LNH '22MANCHESTER, N.H. — Anthem announced today that Maria Proulx has been named president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire and will assume her new role March 14.“Maria brings a wealth of experience to this role and a commitment to fulfilling our mission of improving l

Top of FormHometown Heroes: Abused and neglected kids have Charlene Baxter in their corner Charlene Baxter, LNH '95  New London resident Charlene Baxter became a volunteer for CASA of New Hampshire in 2014. CASA stands for court-appointed special advocates, trained volunteers who advocate for a child’s best interests in court after the Division for Children, Youth and Families has made a finding o