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Stephanie Santos, Chair Stephanie is Senior Vice President, Business Banking Director at Newburyport Bank where she leads a team of Bankers to support new and growing business’ financing needs. She has over twelve years of finance experience and has held Board seats with various organizations on the Seacoast. Stephanie holds a BS in Finance and an MBA from Plymouth State University. She resides in Durham with her fiancé, son, and their dog Duke. As a family they enjoy hiking and exploring the White Mountains to the Seacoast beaches.
Chris Bianco, Vice Chair Chris is an incoming attorney at Bianco Professional Association, a New Hampshire-based law firm founded in 1981. He is a graduate of Suffolk University Law School.
Prior to attending law school, Chris spent eight years as Bianco Professional Association’s Public Relations Coordinator and worked as an intern in the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office’s Criminal Justice Bureau. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire.
Chris lives in Portsmouth with his partner, Kara, their three children, and their corgi, Olive. He enjoys volunteering at the New Hampshire Special Olympics, attending UNH football games, woodworking, and playing the guitar.
Rebecca Pare, Secretary Rebecca Pare is a Nurse Practitioner at Pomelo Care, specializing in high-risk pregnancy care. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of New Hampshire and a Master of Science from Boston College. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings in healthcare, including hospitals, private practice, academic medical centers, and a Federally Qualified Health Center. Rebecca and her husband lived in California for several years and are happy to be back on the seacoast of New Hampshire. She has 3 young children, one of whom is enrolled at the Exeter Center. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and exploring in nature.
Chelsey Carpenter, Treasurer
Lauren Boc, Board Member Lauren is a pharmacist currently employed at Exeter Health Resources as the Medication Safety Officer where she oversees the Medication Safety Program as well as the Drug Diversion Prevention Program. She is originally from the New York City area, and currently lives with her husband and two daughters who attend the Exeter center in Stratham, NH. Lauren enjoys being active and being outside.
Brittany Goodale, Board Member Brittany is the Director of Licensing at Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty in Portsmouth, NH, where she is responsible for the onboarding of agents and monitoring the real estate licensing requirements for New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts for both the KWCLM Realtors® and the brokerage. Prior to Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty, Brittany spent eight years working in the education field. She has taught in early education classrooms ranging from ages 2 years through Kindergarten in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Brittany is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire where she studied Family Studies with a specialization in Young Child. Shortly after graduating, Brittany moved to Boston where she taught Kindergarten and earned her Master’s Degree in Teaching Special Education at Regis College. Born and raised in Vermont, she has a strong love for New England. Brittany, her husband, 3-year-old daughter, and Australian Shepherd now live in Stratham. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, attending community events, and traveling.
Janine Richards, Board Member Janine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Janine is currently the Director of Program Development at Seacoast Youth Services, a mental and behavioral health non-profit in Seabrook. Before entering the non-profit sector, Janine worked in public education as a homeless liaison, school counselor, school social worker, and Director of Student & Staff Wellness. She has a special interest in Trauma Informed teaching strategies, children’s behavioral health, and engaging with young families. Janine is passionate about supporting educators in their nurturing of children’s mental and emotional health and ensuring that quality education and support for families starts early. Janine is a UNH alum, having received both her BA in Political Science and Masters of Social Worker at UNH, Durham. Janine lives in Exeter with her husband, two sons, and rambunctious yellow lab.
Kaitlin Distasio, Member Kaitlin DiStasio brings over a decade of experience in Human Resources to our board, specializing in employee benefits. Currently she is a Sr. HR Benefits Consultant at Allegro MicroSystems, a global leader in power and sensing solutions. Kait holds a degree from the University of New Hampshire in Social Work and Justice Studies, as well as a Global Professional of Human Resources certification from HRCI.
Kait resides in Exeter, NH with her husband, daughter and 2 dogs. When she’s not hard at work, you can find her enjoying time with her family at the beach.