10/14/2025
We are thrilled to announce the Leadership Monadnock Class of 2026. For the next nine months, these individuals will devote one day each month to immersive learning, civic engagement, and community-building that connects and empowers changemakers across the Monadnock Region.
This year’s class includes professionals from a wide spectrum of industries, each committed to fostering community engagement, inclusive leadership, and creating lasting impact within their communities across the Monadnock Region:
Deb LeClair, Principal/Owner for Re-Sourced in Jaffrey and Bedford, NH
Erin Beaudry, Individual Giving Officer for Kurn Hattin Home and School for Children in Westminster, VT
Gabrie Libby, Project Manager, National Project Management Office for C&S Wholesale Grocers in Keene
Gina De Santis, Executive Director for Stonewall Farm in Keene
Greg Seymour, Deputy Chief of Fire Department Operations for City of Keene in Keene
Heather Scheck, Assistant Vice President, Branch & Business Development Manager for Savings Bank of Walpole in Keene
Heidi Schwieger, Director of Development for MoCo Arts in Keene
Jess Barbarow, Director of Critical Care and Emergency Services for Cheshire Medical Center in Keene
Jessie Carpenter, Agent, Realtor for Keller Williams Metropolitan Keene in Keene
Jocelyn Goldblatt, Executive Director for Cheshire Children's Museum in Keene
Joe Axne, Manager Regional Operations, Western Region for Eversource NH in Keene
Judy Hoffman, Supervisor of the Keene Academic Center for River Valley Community College in Keene
Kate Blaha, Marketing, Culture & Events Specialist for The Richards Group in Keene
Max Beebe, Owner for O'Mega Images LLC in Keene and Development Liaison for Hinsdale Economic Development Corporation in Hinsdale
Michelle Walker, Director of Education for Historical Society of Cheshire County of Cheshire County in Keene
Miranda Stevens, Branch Supervisor for Service Credit Union in Hinsdale
Paul Andrus, Director of Community Development for City of Keene in Keene
Peter Carvell, Senior Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer for Savings Bank of Walpole in Keene
Sara Lang, Senior Philanthropy Advisor for New Hampshire Charitable Foundation in the Monadnock and Upper Valley Regions
Sara Powell, Program Director for The Hannah Grimes Center in Keene
Sarah Croteau, Agency Fiscal Director for Southwestern Community Services in Keene
Sareen Sarna, Director of Philanthropy and Growth for Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services in Keene and Peterborough
Scott Arlen, Maintenance Supervisor for Keene Housing in Keene
Scott Brown, Branch Manager III Officer for Mascoma Bank in Keene
Scott Symonds, Chief Executive Officer for SMART Ride LLC in Keene and Peterborough
Scout Mercer, Youth Services Librarian II for Keene Public Library in Keene
Seamus Batdorf-Dwyer, Treatment Courts Certified Recovery Support Worker for County of Cheshire, NH Treatment Court in Keene
Shane Moynihan, Realtor for Shane Moynihan Realty LLC (Realty One Group Next Level) in Keene
Stephanie Latini, Internship and Business Outreach Manager for Monadnock United Way in Keene
Sudesh Joshi-Chhibbar, Director of Surgical Services for Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough
“We are excited for these community leaders to meet, get to know each other, learn together, and to collaborate in a variety of meaningful ways going forward. Their energy, commitment, and innovation are exactly what our communities need as we work toward an even stronger future for the Monadnock Region,” said Michelle DellaVita, Director of Development & Community Engagement for Greater Monadnock Collaborative. “We are grateful to each of the organizations investing in their employees’ active participation, the local experts serving as session presenters, as well as to our sponsors: Cheshire County, Eversource, Freitag Marketing, Keene Young Professionals Network, Mascoma Bank, Monadnock Ford, and Savings Bank of Walpole.”
Throughout the program year, participants will engage in experiential learning, collaborative conversations, engaging presentations, and deep dives into critical topics such as economic development, community building, government, mental health, and education.
The Leadership Monadnock network includes over 450 graduates, many of whom have gone on to take on influential roles in municipalities, nonprofits, education, and business—amplifying the ripple effect of this transformative program.
About Leadership Monadnock
Leadership Monadnock is an intensive nine-month community leadership program, held one day a month, October through June. Each session is designed to immerse participants in the truly critical aspects that drive the dynamic nature of the regional economy and quality of life. Each session is structured to present multiple aspects of a topic through a combination of presentations by experienced professionals and subject matter experts, group discussions, and other experiences. Participants have access to other community leaders who are experts in their respective fields including business, government, education, nonprofits, social services, the arts, and other organizations throughout the region.
For more information about Leadership Monadnock, the Leadership Monadnock Alumni Network, or to sign up to receive notifications on how to apply for the next cohort, visit greatermonadnock.com/leadership-monadnock or contact Michelle DellaVita at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities are still available!
