Kaitlin DiStasio, GPHR
Co-Chair
Kaitlin brings over a decade of experience in human resources, employee benefits, and organizational strategy. She is currently a Sr. Client Relationship Executive at HUB International, where she partners with employers on benefits planning, compliance, and long-term workforce strategy. Her expertise spans employee benefits design, financial planning, vendor management, and aligning people practices with business goals.
A Seacoast native, Kaitlin holds a dual degree in Social Work and Justice Studies from the University of New Hampshire and is a certified Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR). She is passionate about supporting working families and advancing access to high-quality early childhood education. Kaitlin lives in New Hampshire with her family, where she enjoys beach days with her daughter and hiking with her husband and two dogs.
Danielle Colanto
Co-Chair
Danielle is the Founder of Celeste, a boutique recruitment consultancy that helps startups build global teams. She previously spent two decades leading talent acquisition, employer branding, DEIB, and employee engagement initiatives for international fashion brands and high-growth tech companies. Danielle earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California.
A long-time advocate for community-based nonprofits, Danielle has volunteered with organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Dress for Success. Originally from New England, she and her husband recently moved to Portsmouth after 15 years in New York City. Danielle enjoys traveling, fashion, and spending time with family and friends around the world, including her two nephews who have attended Great Bay Kids.
Rebecca Pare
Secretary
Rebecca is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to improving health outcomes within vulnerable populations and providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women across all stages of life.
She lives in Exeter with her husband and their three children, one of whom is enrolled at GBK Exeter and another in the school-age program. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys reading, hiking in the New Hampshire outdoors, and spending quality time with her family.
Chelsey Carpenter
Treasurer
Chelsey is a Senior Accountant at Win Waste with nearly a decade of accounting experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of New Hampshire, an Accounting Certificate from Franklin Pierce, and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. She has also earned a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, is a Certified Fraud Examiner, and is pursuing her Certified Internal Auditor designation.
Chelsey lives in Northwood with her husband and two children, both of whom attend the Pease Center. Her family loves summertime, especially trips to the beach, bike rides, walks, and swimming at the lake.
Janine Richards
Board Member
Janine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and currently serves as the District Social Worker for the Seabrook School District. Previously, she was the Director of Student Wellness in SAU 90, where she led the introduction and implementation of trauma-informed frameworks in education practices. She is passionate about children’s mental and emotional health and supporting young families in need.
Janine earned both her BA in Political Science and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire. She lives in Exeter with her husband, daughter, two sons, and their yellow lab.
Kelly Hoefle
Board Member
Kelly has an extensive career in finance, accounting, and operations, with experience in external audit, consulting, and technology companies. She currently leads Finance and Operations at Coveware, an incident response company specializing in guiding businesses through cyber extortion events.
She lives in Portsmouth with her husband, two children (who attend the Pease Center), and their goldendoodle, Teddy. Originally from Miami, Kelly relocated from New York City to Portsmouth in 2024. She enjoys staying active, reading, traveling, and connecting with her community.
Priya Greene
Board Member
Priya is the Director of Transducer Development Engineering at Philips Ultrasound, where she applies expertise in engineering, project management, operations, and compliance. She is excited to bring her leadership and technical perspective to the GBK board and support the organization’s strong sense of community.
A New Hampshire resident since 2017, Priya and her husband enjoy exploring their community with their daughter. Originally from upstate New York, she loves the outdoors, family adventures, and discovering new coffee shops.
Leigh White
Board Member
Leigh is a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience in community mental health, private practice, and independent practice specializing in children, young adults, and families. She now serves as a Behavioral Health Consultant at Lincoln Financial Group, where she focuses on group protection and disability insurance. Leigh holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire.
She lives in Portsmouth with her husband and two children, who attend the Pease Center. Leigh enjoys beach days, reading, and time outdoors with her kids.
Siobhan Moore
Board Member
Siobhan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments in Portsmouth, where she helps individuals and families develop personalized financial plans to support long-term goals and financial well-being. With over a decade in the finance industry, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Catholic University and the Certified Financial Planner™ designation.
Siobhan lives in Portsmouth with her husband, two children, and their goldendoodle. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active outdoors, and traveling to explore new places.