Suzanne Weete is the Community Education and Engagement Manager with Community Partners. For the past five years, she has worked to bring mental health education, stigma elimination and suicide prevention to the Dover community and surrounding towns. She is a founding member and steering committee member of the Dover Mental Health Alliance (DMHA). The DMHA is a cross-section of community stakeholders, dedicated to the vision of creating a culture that understands, embraces and addresses the complexities of mental health.
Her work includes engaging with civic, business and faith leaders, first responders/police/fire, community members, schools, parents and youth to become more informed about mental health challenges, mental illness and to know the signs of someone in emotional distress. She believes that when we eliminate stigma, normalize conversations about mental health challenges, and have the courage and competence to respond to someone in need, we can all be part of the solution.
Suzanne is an authorized Adult, Youth, Teen Mental Health First Aid and NAMI NH Connect Suicide Prevention trainer. Suzanne has worked in the non-profit sector in Strafford County for the past 20 years, dedicating herself to the health and wellness of the community.
Suzanne lives in Dover, NH and is raising three boys and two dogs, with her husband Seth.

Dr. Christine Boston serves as the Superintendent of the Dover School District in Dover, New Hampshire. In this role, she provides district-wide leadership in curriculum, student support services, school improvement, and strategic planning, working closely with educators, families, and community partners to support the success and well-being of all students. Christine is deeply committed to promoting mental health awareness and ensuring that young people and families have access to the resources and support they need to thrive. Throughout her career in education, she has championed initiatives focused on student wellness, social-emotional learning, equitable access to opportunities, and strong school-community partnerships. As a member of the Dover Mental Health Alliance Steering Committee, Christine is proud to collaborate with local organizations, healthcare providers, educators, and community leaders to strengthen awareness, reduce stigma, and expand access to mental health resources for people of all ages. Christine holds advanced degrees in education and has dedicated her career to creating supportive, inclusive environments where students and families can flourish both academically and personally.

Gregg Dowty retired after serving as the President and Executive Director of the Children’s Home of Easton in Easton, PA. He also served as the Deputy Executive Director and then Executive Director of Good Will-Hinckley Homes for Boys and Girls located in Hinckley, ME. These positions followed a career in education and various administrative and teaching positions in Maine schools. Gregg holds a doctorate from the University of Maine with a dissertation focused on Significant Adults as Protective Factors in the Lives of At-Risk Youth. His professional and community service totals over 45 years working with children and families.

Melissa  has worked in the customer service and sales industry for the past 34 years.  During this time, she has provided support, trust, and rapport with her clientele.  Her enthusiasm and experience in helping and connecting with others has inspired her passion for real estate and helping out those in our community.  Her experience of working with sellers and with buyers has allowed her to strive to ensure that the home buying or selling process is fun, easy, and stress-free, Melissa’s clients can count on her to hold their hand through the process and be available any time of the day when they have a question or concern. When Melissa isn’t doing real estate, she is actively involved in the local community giving back through Rotary Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Dover Main Street, Chamber of Commerce, and sits on the Board of Directors for numerous local organizations. 

Steve Pappajohn, M.Ed., CPS is the Youth Services Coordinator for Dover Police Department. Steve has been with the Dover Police Department since 2006. In his role as the Youth Services Coordinator, he is responsible for the daily operation of the Dover Teen Center and the coordination of the Juvenile Court Diversion Program. In addition to his direct responsibilities, Steve also sits on many committees and work groups that focus on prevention, youth development, community engagement and mental health.
Steve’s passion for working with youth is something that he wears on his sleeve. Focusing on mattering, positive opportunities and wise choices; he sends continuous vibes that foster responsibility, integrity and leadership development.
In his spare time, Steve enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching and cheering for New England sports teams, playing golf and men’s softball. He’ll also be the first to tell you that he loves all things pop-culture; especially music and movies.

Katie Soule is the Director of Social and Emotional Wellbeing at The Granite YMCA. Katie has been working in the land of youth development since 2007. In her current role, she supports the Granite Y association and its greater community through training, consulting, coaching, staff support, and initiative rollout. In addition to formal education through the University of Maine at Farmington and Southern New Hampshire University, Katie is a Certified Human Behavior Consultant. She supports the community through public health trainings such as Adverse Childhood Experiences Awareness and Youth Mental Health First Aid, as well as serving on local, regional, and national mental and public health groups. Katie’s passion for aid people on their journey of becoming captains of their own ships. She lives in Rollinsford with her husband Omer, dog, and two cats, and enjoys spending her free time exploring outside or getting cozy with a good book and a cup of tea.

Julie Evrard is a recent master’s program graduate in Public Health from the University of New Hampshire.  She has over 33 years within the insurance industry where she acquired many skills, including extensive experience in training both adults and youth.  She also has Finance and Accounting bachelor’s degrees and is a CPA (licensed in Arizona).  Julie is passionate about mental health and plans to transition her focus to Public Health pursuits with an emphasis on mental health fully in 2025.

Kendra is the Work-Life Youth Development State Specialist for the UNH Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. She creates and implements programming to foster development of life skills and workforce readiness for youth in New Hampshire. She has a background in human development and a passion for social, emotional, and mental health. She has extensive experience in evaluating both school-based and out-of-school-time social-emotional and positive youth development programs. She is a co-author of three mindfulness curricula for Pre-K, K-3^rd graders, and teens and adults. Kendra has also taught courses such as research methods, program development, issues in child development, contemporary families, issues in parenting, family studies, family stress and coping, and youth facing adversity for four universities. Kendra earned her PhD and MS from Oregon State University in Human Development and Family Studies, and BA from California State University, Chico in Child Development. In addition to serving on the Dover Mental Health Alliance Steering Committee, Kendra is a Dover Rotary member. 

Peggy Thrasher is a librarian who has retired from the Dover Public Library. Her personal experience with mental illness has spurred her to work actively to reduce stigma and increase understanding of mental illness. In her spare time she makes and sells baskets.