2025 Morning Matters Program Book

MORNING MATTERS

18th ANNUAL BREAKFAST Nourishing a Strong Foundation for a Healthy Community

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thomas Lavoie, Chair Debbie Manning, Vice Chair Obhed Giri, Secretary Richard Elwell, Treasurer Jill Bille Angella Chen-Shadeed Timothy Donovan Normand Fortin Madhab Gurung Anna Hamel Karine Jacques Batu Vanessa Maradiaga Dawn McKinney Rusty Mosca Steven Paris, MD Jamie Pike Karen Schoch

SENIOR LEADERSHIP Kris McCracken, President and CEO Gavin Muir, MD, Chief Medical Officer Betsy Burtis, Chief Operating Officer Maureen Cassidy, Chief Nursing Officer

KEYNOTE PANEL Emily Carrara - Emily has worked in the field of recovery and substance use for the last 4 years. During that time, she earned her Certified Recovery Support Worker license and has remained dedicated to her work helping those experiencing homelessness, substance use, trauma, and other social barriers in the city of Manchester. She has been with Amoskeag Health since November 2022 where she serves as the Medication Assisted Treatment program supervisor, working with clients on motivation for change and sustained recovery. In 2023, she took on the position of overseeing this prevention project and has worked diligently with community partners to ensure efficient implementation and coordination of services to the youth in Manchester. Emily is six months away from graduating with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and plans on pursuing licensure to become a master level alcohol and drug counselor!

Chris Stetson - Chris has had the privilege of working with the YMCA of Greater Manchester for the last seven years in a variety of roles and currently as the Regional Community Outreach Director. One of the outreach programs the Y runs is YSTAY (Support, Tutor, and Adventure for Youth). They have a Y teacher placed in Manchester schools to provide academic and social emotional support to small groups of students. There is a robust curriculum with topics such as: Effective Communication, Healthy Relationships, Emotional Regulation, and Social Media. The YMCA of Greater Mancheter is excited to have recently partnered with Amoskeag Health to bring in Botvin Life Skills curriculum where students learn about substance misuse education and the effects our choices have on us.

Scott Guyer - With a strong foundation as a paraprofessional, Scott began his career supporting students with diverse learning needs in the Claremont School District. He later transitioned to the Concord School District to focus on school wide student support, emphasizing behavior intervention strategies to promote positive outcomes in the classroom. His passion for youth development extends beyond the school year. In more recent years, he’s served as the Summer Camp and Teen Director for the Granite YMCA (Concord), where he leads programming that fosters growth, leadership, and community engagement in young people. Scott has recently joined the YSTAY team where he can utilize all of the skills he has developed over the years to continue the positive impact that this program creates for youth and teens with SEL programming such as Botvin Life Skills.

Mary Forsythe-Taber, CPS - Mary Forsythe-Taber is a Prevention Champion! With over seventeen years of community prevention development, and over ten years of for-profit experience, Ms. Forsythe-Taber is passionate about developing prevention opportunities for the youth, families and communities in NH. As the Executive Director of Makin’ It Happen, Mary has led the development of a robust coalition, by focusing on bringing the Makin’ It Happen’s mission, vision and values to life. Expanding the team from two staff to ten, Mary has developed a three-focus area model – Recovery Ready Communities – focused on developing communities that care, Resiliency Essentials – offering trainings and workshops, Community Impact in the 603 – working with our communities to raise awareness and discovery prevention opportunities. This work has been achieved through a dedicated effort of expanding partnerships with the organizations and leadership of the eight communities within the Greater Manchester region.

JEANNE SHAHEEN

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April 30, 2025 Amoskeag Health 145 Hollis Street Manchester, NH 03101 Dear Friends, Thank you so much for the kind invitation to this year’s Morning Matters breakfast. While I regret that I am unable to attend in person, I want to extend my deepest appreciation for the incredible work Amoskeag Health and the Dr. Selma Deitch Center for Children & Teens continue to do to support the well-being of our community.

Your organization has shown time and again what it means to be an advocate for equity, access, and community well-being. From your innovative initiatives in New Hampshire elementary schools to your commitment to language access, you have set a powerful example of what inclusive health care looks like. As someone who fought to expand public kindergarten during my time as Governor, I know how critical it is to support children and families from the very beginning. Early access to care, mental health resources and health education can change the trajectory of a child’s life, and your efforts reflect that commitment in action.

I also want to acknowledge your work in collaboration with community partners through the Manchester Youth Wellness and Prevention Collaborative. Supporting the next generation with the tools, support and resources they need to thrive—both physically and mentally—is one of the most important investments we can make for our future.

As you gather for this important morning of connection and reflection, please know how deeply valued your work is. The progress you have made is the result of passion, persistence and a profound commitment to community. Thank you for all you do, and know that I will continue to support and champion your efforts every step of the way.

Sincerely,

Jeanne Shaheen United States Senator

May 14, 2025 Amoskeag Health The Dr. Selma Deitch Center for Children & Teens 1245 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03101 Dear Friends, Thank you for your invitation to join the 18th Annual Morning Matters breakfast. While I regret that I cannot attend in person, please know my thoughts are with you while you discuss these important matters.

I would also like to thank today’s speaker, Dr. Laura Rubin, Amoskeag Health, and the Manchester Youth Wellness and Prevention Collaborative for continuing to advocate for the physical and mental health of children across the Granite State.

Since its establishment, Amoskeag Health has played a crucial role in New Hampshire’s healthcare system, particularly in its dedication to serving teenagers and children. The early years of a child’s life are fundamental, shaping the way for future success. Amoskeag Health has dutifully continued to uphold its mission and values so that every individual, regardless of their ability to pay, has access to the care and resources they need to reach their full potential.

The innovations that Amoskeag has founded, such as the Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team (ACERT), demonstrate how Granite Staters stand together when addressing critical issues, including the well-being of our youth. I am proud to support this partnership between first responders and health care and service providers. As a member of Congress, I am committed to securing funding for our federally qualified health centers and providers to ensure Amoskeag continues to have the resources to provide our communities with these necessary services.

I look forward to continuing to work together to make New Hampshire stronger and healthier. Thank you to the staff and volunteers who have made today’s event such a success. We are fortunate to have Amoskeag Health, and I have no doubt that they will continue to positively impact our communities for years to come. Please do not hesitate to reach out if my office can ever be of any assistance.

Sincerely

Chris Pappas Member of Congress

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FRIENDS CIRCLE Many thanks to all of the individuals who made donations while registering for the event and during the event. Thank you for believing in our mission and supporting the children of Greater Manchester.