Campus Compact for New Hampshire receives governance from a dedicated group of college and university presidents and chancellors who make up our Board of Directors. Our specialized staff direct on-the-ground programs and initiatives to support campus efforts.
CCNH Leadership
Board of Directors
Shawn Fitzgerald
Antioch University New England
Laura Sykes, Interim
Colby-Sawyer College
Sian Beilock
Dartmouth College
Peter A. Eden
Franklin Pierce University
Melinda Treadwell**
Keene State College
Richard Lessard
MCPHS University
Wayne Lesperance
New England College
Sarmad Saman
White Mountains Community College
Alfred Williams IV
River Valley Community College
Patrick Cate
Lakes Region Community College
Chuck Lloyd, Interim
Manchester Community College
Lucille Jordan*
Nashua Community College
Cheryl Lesser
Great Bay Community College
Mark Rubinstein*
Community College System of New Hampshire
Patrick Tompkins
NHTI, Concord’s Community College
Donald Birx*
Plymouth State University
Sr. Paula Marie Buley, IHM*
Rivier University
Joseph Favazza*
Saint Anselm College
Lisa Marsh Ryerson
Southern New Hampshire University
Elizabeth Chilton
University of New Hampshire
Catherine Provencher
University System of New Hampshire
*Executive Committee
**Chair of the Board
CCNH Staff
DEBBY SCIRE
Executive Director
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Debby Scire has been the Executive Director of Campus Compact for New Hampshire since February 2004. Debby first joined CCNH as the Associate Director of CCNH in September of 1997.
Prior to coming to CCNH, Debby served as the Director of Cooperative Education at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, MA and was responsible for Cooperative Education, Internships and Service-learning. She served in a similar capacity at Merrimack College, in North Andover, MA.
After graduating from Simmons College and from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Debby worked in both admissions and residence life. Debby earned her Doctorate of Education from New England College.
STEPHANIE LESPERANCE
Chief Strategy Officer
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Stephanie Soule Lesperance is the Chief Strategy Officer of Campus Compact NH and the New Hampshire College and University Council. She has been with both organizations since 1999. One of Stephanie’s passions is overseeing the New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance, a project of the NHCUC and CCNH. GEAR UP, which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is a federal program funded by the U.S. Department of Education whose mission is to significantly increase the number of low-income middle and high school students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. In addition to her work with GEAR UP she assists with overall management of the organizations and provides oversight for their AmeriCorps*VISTA programs.
Prior to coming to NHCUC and CCNH she served as the Program Coordinator at AmeriCorps Hillsborough Reads in Tampa, FL, and completed two terms of service as an AmeriCorps member. Stephanie is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education at New England College.
She is also a graduate of the 2010 Class of Leadership NH and a member of the 2008 Class of NH’s “40 Under Forty”. Currently Stephanie serves on the Board of Volunteer NH!, the NH Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities and is the Vice President of the NH State Society.
JILLIAN OATES
Chief Operating Officer
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Jillian Oates is the Chief Operations Officer for Campus Compact for New Hampshire. Jillian oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, engages in negotiations with partners, and various other operational functions. Jillian also provides expertise in managing CCNH’s AmeriCorps Programs including the Northern New England Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA Project. Jillian works closely on CCNH’s College Access Challenge Grant Initiative. Jillian is an AmeriCorps VISTA Alum and served as a VISTA at Rivier College in Nashua, NH, and as VISTA Leader.
Jillian has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Sociology from Salem State University. She also recently graduated with Masters from Johnson and Wales University.
MAGGIE DEBAUGH
Director of Member Engagement
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Maggie DeBaugh is the Director of Member Engagement with Campus Compact for New Hampshire. In this role, Maggie supports the Member Institutions by leading committees, planning and directing programming, implementing professional development opportunities, and much more. Maggie grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Travel and Tourism from Clemson University. She entered the non-profit sector after earning a certificate in Non-Profit Management and has been working in college access since 2016. She moved to New Hampshire in 2020 when she joined the NHCUC team as a GEAR UP Access Coordinator at Manchester Memorial High School.
Maggie loves cooking and hosting folks, she and her husband have a three-legged rescue named Roxy, and she loves watching sports.
AARRON R. DUPUIS
Director of Community Impact
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Aarron R. Dupuis is the Director of Community Impact for Campus Compact for New Hampshire. Aarron serves on the access leadership team supporting all of the college access and success grants including the NH GEAR UP Alliance, the Statewide Family Engagement Center, North Country PACE, and other programs. Additionally, Aarron regularly convenes different segments of the organizations stakeholders for various opportunities. Before coming to Campus Compact, Aarron served as the GEAR UP North Country VISTA hosted by White Mountains Community College in Berlin, NH. Aarron grew up in Berlin and is excited to serve rural communities across the state like his hometown.
Aarron has his Bachelors of Art degree in Psychology from Colby-Sawyer College and his Masters of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. He serves as President of the SNHU Alumni Board of Directors and serves on the Volunteer NH Board of Directors as well as the Stay Work Play NH Board of Directors. He is an alum of the 2022 Rising Stars Leadership Program and a member of the 2023 Class of the Union Leader’s “40 Under Forty”.
CIARAN FARLEY
NH Scholars Project Coordinator
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Ciaran Farley is the Project Coordinator for the NH Scholars Program at Campus Compact for New Hampshire. In this role, she leads the coordination and implementation of the NH Scholars Program initiatives. Ciaran also collaborates with various teams including GEAR UP New Hampshire and GEAR UP Manchester, as well as the North Country PACE project and the Statewide Family Engagement Center, providing valuable support to advance their missions. Ciaran previously worked as an Academic Advisor at Southern New Hampshire University and passionately believes in the power of higher education to change lives.
Ciaran holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama from the Catholic University of America.
ANN AUGER
Project Coordinator, NH Statewide Family Engagement Center
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Ann Auger is the North Country Family Engagement Program Coordinator for the Statewide Family Engagement Center. Her primary focus is to support and nurture authentic family-school partnerships, ensuring that children, caregivers, and teachers all feel connected and supported. She also actively collaborates with community partners to enhance the impact of family engagement initiatives. With 18 years of experience in the early childhood sector, Ann excels at establishing strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and breaking down barriers. She is skilled in leading cross-sector groups to achieve common goals and is knowledgeable in building and streamlining systems.
Ann holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Studies from Plymouth State University and a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and Administration from Champlain College. Her passion lies in positively impacting the lives of children and families, and she is excited to continue her journey in this field.
KAYLA LEBLANC
Special Projects Coordinator
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Kayla LeBlanc is the Special Projects Coordinator for Campus Compact for New Hampshire. Based in the Northern Office, Kayla works with students at various middle and high schools in the northern tier of New Hampshire and at White Mountains Community College to develop unique programming to meet the needs of students and districts. She supports all the grants that operate in that area including NH Bridges to Success, North Country PACE, The Statewide Family Engagement Center, and GEAR UP NH.
Kayla graduated from Thomas College in Waterville, Maine in December 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a minor in science. While in college, she worked as a Peer Mentor, guiding each incoming class through their transition from high school to college. Prior to working at Campus Compact for New Hampshire, Kayla worked as a Direct Care Counselor for a non-profit residential program and as a Teacher’s Assistant at Woodfords Family Services, a non-profit organization helping children with learning and developmental disabilities. Kayla also brings experience from her roles at the Family Resource Center and in the public school system where she served as a Special Educational Assistant and an Associate Teacher at a preschool.
JENNIFER GILBERT
PACE Coordinator
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Jennifer Gilbert is one of our PACE (Persistence and Continuing Education) Project Coordinators serving the north country of NH. A resident of the north country, Jennifer is passionate about supporting rural development and inspiring the next generation to be active participants in their own futures.
Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. Before joining CCNH, she worked within the public-school systems of the north country as a paraprofessional and served as the Infant/Toddler Program Coordinator at the WMCC Child Development Center for eight years. She understands the importance of having support in pursuing postsecondary education and is excited to engage with students, providing the encouragement and guidance they need to reach their goals.
Megan Lumnah (she/her) is the Operations Specialist for Campus Compact for New Hampshire. She supports the operational and administrative functions of the organization. She brings a passion for culture and efficiency, along with industry experience in youth development non-profits, higher education, and mission-driven for-profit companies.
Megan is a proud two-time AmeriCorps alumna: City Year Boston 2008-2009 and *VISTA Mississippi Delta Service Corps 2012-2013. Megan is a SHRM-CP and holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from SUNY Stonybrook, New York. She also holds an Associate of Arts in Social Work from Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, and a Bachelor of Science in Youth Development & Camp Management from Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont.
Outside of work, Megan supports community engagement efforts for her town as a Board Member for TEAM Jaffrey, cross stitches, and explores the natural beauty of New Hampshire with her family.
Nicole Shedd is the GEAR UP New Hampshire 2.0 Project Director for Campus Compact New Hampshire. GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federal program funded by the U.S. Department of Education whose mission is to significantly increase the number of low-income middle and high school students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. Prior to her role at CCNH, Nicole spent 20 years as an administrator, teacher, advisor, coach, and dorm parent, in independent boarding schools. She spent time supporting and building communities while advocating for justice involved youth and worked to create access to safe and affordable healthcare for migrant worker populations in Oregon.
Nicole received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon and her M.Ed. from Concordia University.
Kayleigh Bennett is the Digital and Communications Manager of Campus Compact for New Hampshire and the New Hampshire College and University Council. Since joining CCNH in February 2024, Kayleigh has supported both organizations in developing communication, marketing, and social media strategies that spotlight CCNH’s impactful initiatives and foster statewide engagement in programming. She is committed to expanding access to higher education opportunities within her home state of New Hampshire and empowering individuals from all backgrounds to realize their full potential through education.
After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Creative Services from Plymouth State University, Kayleigh spent five years working in higher education communications, events, and marketing at her alma mater, where she served as the Assistant Director of Marketing and Enrollment.
FATIMA ZAHRA SENHAJI
Program Associate, NH Statewide Family Engagement Center
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Fatima Zahra Senhaji is the NH Statewide Family Engagement Center Program Associate for Manchester, NH. She is focused on serving, supporting, collaborating, and building strong relationships with bilingual families in the Manchester area.
Originally from Casablanca, Morocco, Fatima has a bachelor’s degree in logistics and purchasing from Esiac Morocco’s partnership with Grenoble School of Management in France. Prior to becoming a NH-SFEC team member, Fatima served as a branch supervisor, trainer, and customer success manager at AXA Credit, a large multinational insurance company in Morocco. She most recently worked as a family pharmacy technician in her community of Pepperell, MA.
Fatima is a proud mom to her two daughters and has deep ties with families in the Manchester region where she volunteers as an active member in the bilingual community, speaking Arabic and French.
SARAH MAFERA
PACE Coordinator, Persistence And Continuing Education
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As a PACE (Persistence and Continuing Education) Coordinator, Sarah Mafera is collaborating with local schools, community partners, and higher education institutions to connect students with programs and opportunities for success. As a northern New Hampshire native, Sarah has a passion for the north country community and for advancing the opportunities of the next generation. She will be providing support for both public school, private school, and homeschool students and families.
Prior to her role as a PACE coordinator, Sarah worked in many different job sectors. Her experience in various rolls from nanny to bus driver to working in the pharmaceutical industry provides a unique background that has influenced an outside-of-the box way of thinking. She uses this strength to recognize that students often have their own solutions to overcoming obstacles and provides a sounding board to encourage creative thinking coupled with achievable action steps to promote their success.
Sarah graduated from University of New Hampshire in 2010 with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics and a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language.
Simon Pierpont is the Outreach Director for GEAR UP New Hampshire at Campus Compact for New Hampshire. In this role, Simon focuses on communication, social media, and other community outreach initiatives to help spread the word about GEAR UP New Hampshire and its programs. Prior to his role with CCNH, Simon worked as an Academic Advisor for UNH College of Professional Studies as well as worked as an Admission Counselor at both Plymouth State University and Saint Anselm College. Simon holds a B.A. in English from Plymouth State University as well as an M. Ed. Educational Studies from the University of New Hampshire.
When he is not working with GEAR UP, you can find Simon skiing in the winter and walking with his dog, Tenney, in the summer.
Travis Lemieux joined Campus Compact for New Hampshire as a Program Associate in the Northern Office. In this role, Travis collaborates closely with PACE and the New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance, supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing student readiness and success. Travis brings valuable experience, having recently graduated from White Mountains Community College with an associate’s degree in Community Minded Entrepreneurship. He is dedicated to furthering his academic and professional growth and is currently pursuing dual bachelor’s degrees in business administration and psychology at Southern New Hampshire University.
Prior to joining Campus Compact NH, Travis gained seven years of workforce experience at McDonald’s, cultivating essential leadership and management skills for career advancement. He looks forward to leveraging his diverse background to contribute to Campus Compact NH’s mission of empowering student success through education.
WENDY CONWAY
Northern Family Engagement Program Associate, NH Statewide Family Engagement Center
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Wendy Conway serves as the Program Associate for the Northern Office of the NH Statewide Family Engagement Center in Berlin, NH. She is committed to facilitating collaboration among families, schools, and communities to expand youth development opportunities. Wendy’s personal and lived experiences in these areas profoundly inform and motivate her work to support all students in realizing their full potential.
Before joining NH SFEC, Wendy spent five years as a Certified Recovery Support Worker, where she guided families through the challenges of substance use disorder recovery, mental health issues, and navigating the DCYF process. Additionally, she currently serves as a Family Leader with the Coös Coalition for Young Children and Families, championing initiatives that amplify family voices within organizations. Wendy holds a CRSW (Certified Recovery Support Worker) license and completed an internship program in 2021 to become a Social and Human Services Assistant through the University System of NH and the Department of Labor. As a mother of five children within the school system, Wendy is particularly passionate about bridging the gap between schools, families, and the local community.