ISN - Key Persons
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- Counsel, Tax Department, McLane Middleton
Cindy began her career with ISN in the human services field, when she became a foster mom in 1993 to a 13-year-old with Autism.
She has also served in other roles within the company: Executive Assistant/HR, Residential and Day Program Manager. Cindy has a heart to support people to persevere and grow amidst challenging circumstances. This passion brought her to work with families and individuals facing homelessness. She returned to ISN in the Fall of 2021 as our Regional Manager in Greater Nashua.
During her free time, she likes to go on various adventures with her children, grandchildren and two hooligan hounds. She currently holds certifications as a Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) and as a housing counselor with (HUD) Housing and Urban Development.
With over 30 years of experience of direct care and senior level management in the developmental services field, Debbie, who is passionate about providing quality services to individuals with disabilities, is a recognized leader in the industry.
Debbie has a MS in Human Services Administration and a BS in Therapeutic Rehabilitation and Counseling. Her "area of service" education has been coupled with a Certificate in Business & Managerial Accounting.
Debbie says: "My hallmark has always been my passion for the profession and my motivation to deliver quality services by creating strong support teams. I embrace new technologies and challenges while thriving in a deadline-driven environment."
Her passion is extended to her family with which she is highly engaged and values every possible moment with them.
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- President, New Hampshire Children ™S Health Foundation
Since we started to deliver services in early 1990, it has been an exciting journey seeing the growth of the people that we support throughout the various NH communities.
During this time, we have been and continue to be one of the premier entities supporting the various levels of needs and populations in NH. My formal training in Psychology and Education, with an emphasis on behavior analysis, combined with my hands-on training and work experience in mental health, children services and adults with intellectual disabilities have helped me shape the vision and mission of ISN.
Being part of the evolution of the service delivery systems in the State has cemented the importance of values and inclusion, on which I rely upon for every aspect of my decision-making process.
Janis has more than 40 years of financial experience across the private, public and non-profit business sectors. Her background includes financial and contractual management, accounting operations and fiscal stewardship.
Prior to joining ISN, Janis was the Director of Finance at the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center and was the Director of Finance at the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center in Lawrence, MA. Janis holds a BS in Accounting from Bentley University and an MBA from Franklin Pierce University. Janis has been with ISN since 2018 and strongly believes in the mission that ISN embraces and the services that ISN provides to both Adults and Youth.
In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family and is an avid gardener and animal advocate.
Jeannette is an executive with more than three decades of experience in the corporate and nonprofit sector. She joined ISN in 2023 to lead our strategic vision and planning work, and is committed to ensuring that our organizational goals are in support of the individuals we serve.
Jeannette leads the company operations, partners with our team leaders and works across our organization managing our priorities and processes. She is excited to be a critical part of our future growth.
Jeannette earned a BA in Psychology from Saint Anselm College and is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. She holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Saint Anselm College and serves on its Board as a Trustee.
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- Leader
- Vice President of Youth Services
Jennifer is the Vice-President of ISN ™s Youth Program. Jennifer joined ISN in 2006 after earning her degree in Clinical Psychology from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.
Throughout her career at ISN she has held a variety of progressive roles; accumulating in over 20 years ™ experience in program management, leadership and development in the areas of intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health and child welfare. In 2019 Jennifer was the recipient of ISN ™s most prestigious honor, the President ™s Award, in recognition of her exceptional achievements and significant contributions to the company.
Jennifer is an innovative leader who has focused her career on the critical goal of making an impact on people ™s lives, both for those being served and for the staff doing the work.
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- Director of Adult Case Management
Kaity notes that: Coming to ISN in 2018, this company is unmatched in its dedication and mission to provide individuals with quality supports and services, not only just to meet their needs but more importantly to support each unique individual to go after their goals & dreams too!
Kerry has worked with Independent Services Network for 17 years. Kerry graduated from New England College where she was on the varsity ice hockey team and graduated with a bachelor ™s degree in Psychology and Social Work.
Kerry is passionate about her position at ISN as she loves seeing the people we support achieve their goals, engage in a variety of community activities, and make social connections within their communities.
During her tenure at ISN Kerry has received the Outstanding Professional Award in 2009 and 2013 as well as the President ™s award in 2019. Kerry is a SOLVE (Strategies of Limiting Violent Episodes) Trainer, as well as a Certified Employment Specialist. When she is not working, Kerry loves spending time with her beautiful family going on adventures.
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- Assistant Superintendent, Concord School District
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- Discovery Education, Senior Project Manager, State of NH
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- Director
- Director of Adult Case Management
Samantha is the Director of ISN ™s Adult Case Management Program. Samantha began working at ISN June of 2021. She received her Master ™s in Accounting and Finance in 2016.
Samantha joined ISN with experience working as a direct support professional and an experienced guardian herself. Having family members who faced challenges due to not having the support and services in place, she is passionate about advocating for the needs of others.
In her free time, Samantha enjoys spending time with her family. Samantha and her husband take part in motorcycle charity rides, where they ride in memory of her mom.
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- Don Quijote Restaurant, Owner
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- Director of Human Resources
Sangeetha is an experienced HR professional with over 17 years of experience balancing business goals with employee needs. She joined ISN in 2021 and is passionate about caring for the company ™s most precious resources.
She leads the HR operations and partners with our leaders to shape strategies that help ensure that everyone at ISN has the skills, resources, and drive to excel in the company and their profession. Sangeetha is excited to be an integral part of the company that fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Sangeetha is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). She holds a Master ™s degree in Psychology from University of Tamil Nadu, India, and Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from All India Council for Technical Education, India.