is the Director of Connected Families NH and the Monadnock Expansion grant. Dennis has 30 plus years of experience focused on children and families, with a particular interest in building communities around youth mental health. He has a patient, collaborative approach grounded with humor and focused on human connection. Dennis holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He also holds a core certificate from the Institute for Nonprofit Leadership and Management at Boston University’s School of Management. Additionally, Dennis is a New Hampshire Listens Fellow in the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. He lives in Francestown with his wife Tiffany and their three girls, Eva, Holland and Liesl.

is the Northern Regional Manager for Connected Families NH. She has been providing Care Coordination in the Claremont area since 2018. Prior to joining the Connected Families NH team, she provided transitional services to at-risk youth in the Upper Valley and surrounding areas. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of New England and continued her education locally, obtaining certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Youth Development Practitioner. While not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, running, and coaching youth sports within her community.

is the Program Assistant for Connected Families NH. Dylana grew up in southern NH and still resides there. She obtained an A.S. in Business Management from River Valley Community College in 2015 and a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Southern New Hampshire University in June 2022. In addition to loving the business and HR worlds, Dylana has a desire to help people in any way she can. She is a firm believer that despite any differences and disagreements, people should always help one another and be kind. She enjoys the opportunity to indirectly assist youth and their families by working on the business side of the Connected Families NH program. Dylana loves music, cooking, seeking thrilling adventures, playing and walking with her rescue dog Mali, hanging out with her husband, taking care of her family, being a youth coach at her church, trying to make people smile whenever possible, and experiencing a little bit of everything life has to offer.

is a Care Coordinator in the southern region. He spent his childhood living between Keene and Ithaca, New York, but has been a permanent resident of the area since 2014. Dan attended Keene State College shortly after returning to New Hampshire while also beginning his career in the Human Services field. He believes that positive attitudes lead to positive outcomes when working with teams, and that the ability to maintain a calm and composed approach while supporting individuals and their families plays a key role in laying that foundation. Dan’s favorite hobbies include hiking, fishing, and playing guitar, and he enjoys taking weekend trips with his wife whenever possible.

is the Internal Coach and Trainer in the northern and southern regions. She began her work as a Care Coordinator in 2017 in the southern region. Jenny grew up in Connecticut and completed her B.A. in Social Work at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT. She worked in Connecticut as a school social worker for children with intellectual disabilities and was a trauma-informed manager of a youth program for children in DCYF care. Jenny moved to New Hampshire to start her family. While living in New Hampshire, Jenny worked as a case manager to provide hope and healing for youth and their families who live with mental health struggles. Jenny was inspired to create youth groups in the Monadnock region to provide a safe place for youth to connect and build positive self-images. In her free time, Jenny loves raising her two children, traveling, being with her family and her dog, photography, anything Disney, and practicing mindfulness. Jenny loves to be creative and positive in the work she does and strongly believes everyone is worthy of healing.

is a Care Coordinator in the southern region. She was born and raised in the Keene area and loves the community. In 2016 she earned a B.A. in Psychology from Keene State College and began working as a counselor at an intensive residential program for boys in central New Hampshire. She also has experience working as a Behavior Specialist for an educational and behavioral consulting organization serving public schools. Lydia believes that everyone’s voice deserves to be heard and validated, which is why she enjoys working in the Wraparound program. She strives to make families comfortable in whatever therapeutic process and stage they are in and working towards fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment. Lydia enjoys backpacking, traveling, yoga, gardening, and playing with her dog and cat, Emmy and Nelly.

is a Care Coordinator in the southern region. Angel grew up just over the river in southern Vermont. She received her B.A. in Psychology at Northern Vermont University and dabbled in the elementary education field as well. Right after college she settled in on the New Hampshire side of the river when she married her husband. She began working mainly in the education world right after college and believes everyone has a story to tell - and she is willing to listen with a compassionate heart. She has two children, three adorable cats, two heifer cows, twenty hens, and one rooster. In her free time, Angel loves supporting her children in their sports and horse-riding activities and spending time with friends and family.

is a Care Coordinator in the southern region. Born and raised in the Keene area, she ventured to the University of Kentucky earning B.A.s in Psychology and English while also fostering/training puppies to become service dogs for kids with disabilities. Moving back to New Hampshire in 2022, Julia gained experience implementing direct ABA therapy to youth with Autism in both the clinical and school settings. She loves connecting with children and their families to aid in their individualized needs and goals. In her free time, Julia enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing guitar, kayaking, and playing with her dog, Mowgli.

is the Early Childhood Supervisor in the northern region. She was born and raised in Claremont, NH, and Windsor, VT. She enjoys raising her two children close to family and friends. Alesha is involved in her community and finds value in supporting individuals and families within her community. Her favorite part of NH Wraparound is how it is individualized for each family’s needs and desires. She completed her social service associate's degree locally at River Valley Community College and hopes to obtain her bachelor's soon. Alesha enjoys road trips with her family, the beach, and watching her children participate in the sports/activities that they love.

is the TRECC Supervisor in the southern region. Brenda began her position in March of 2021 as a Care Coordinator. Prior to that, she had over twenty years of experience supporting youth and their families both in non-profit and local public schools. She earned her B.A. with concentrations in Psychology and Human Development, Global Studies, History and Culture from Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio. She feels the best part of the Wraparound process is how individualized each case is and that it is so focused on strengths. Her favorite part of the Wraparound process is getting to know the youth and families that she supports. She is a proud mom of two adult children and is blessed with both a wonderful son-in-law and a daughter-in-law. When she is not working, she enjoys relaxing on the beaches in York, Maine, and St. Petersburg, Florida, collecting shells and flamingo décor, reading, and snuggling with her cat, Meeko.

is a Care Coordinator in the northern region. She grew up near the Lake Sunapee area and still resides there. She attended River Valley Community College and earned her Associate’s Degree in Social Services. Her main goal is to make a difference in people’s lives. The wraparound program provides many opportunities for families to strengthen their relationships, receive services and discover their needs and goals as a family. Being able to assist and watch the progress is very rewarding for Cassandra. In her free time, she is in her garden, playing volleyball, walking her dog or hanging out with family and friends.

is a Care Coordinator in the southern region. He was born in the Philippines, but lived in San Diego, California for the first 13 years of his life. He has been a permanent resident of New Hampshire since 2003. He attended River Valley Community College before attending the New Hampshire Institute of Art. He began working in the human services field in 2011 as a major change to his previous employment and has loved being able to help those in need. He believes that teamwork and positive attitudes lead to meaningful connections and outcomes when working with teams, and that the ability to work cooperatively with well-rounded teams while supporting individuals and their families plays a key role in fostering that connection. Ruzzel’s interests include hiking, writing, photography and enjoying the little things in life. He has recently gotten into traveling and experiencing the local culture of the places he visits.