Our Team
Leadership
Granite United Way administers the Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative, in partnership with and on behalf of the Governor's Office and the State of NH. Granite United Way's Chief Impact Officer works closely with key stakeholders in NH to support and strengthen the statewide strategy for this initiative, ensures alignment between the diverse sectors and partners involved in this work, and implements innovative approaches that continue to expand the supports, tools, and resources available to participating workplaces.
The full-time Senior Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the initiative, including overseeing staff, ensuring workplaces are supported in the RFW process, and promoting effective collaboration with stakeholders and community partners. If you have questions around the day-to-day operation of the initiative, including around materials, training, or processes, please contact our Assistant Director.
Shannon Swett, MSW
Granite United Way, Chief Impact Officer
Samantha Lewandowski, MS
NH Governor's Recovery Friendly Workplace | Administered by Granite United Way, Senior Director
Phone: 612.440.6105
Email: sam@recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com
Kristie Curtis
NH Governor's Recovery Friendly Workplace | Administered by Granite United Way, Assistant Director
Phone: 603.660.9258
Email: kristie@recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com
Jeanne Venuti, BS
NH Governor's Recovery Friendly Workplace } Administered by Granite United Way, Director of Workforce Development
Phone: 603.703.4463
Email: jeanne@recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com
Recovery Friendly Team
Recovery Friendly Advisors (RFAs) are full-time employees of the RFW Initiative, whose role is to be a resource to businesses and organizations that wish to become designated as Recovery Friendly Workplaces. They serve as a "concierge to the community" and sounding board, helping businesses get connected to the tools and resources they need to support employee recovery and implement an RFW culture.
Ellie Masson, MPP
NH Governor's Recovery Friendly Workplace | Administered by Granite United Way, Recovery Friendly Advisor
Email: ellie@recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com
Pam Carbee
NH Governor's Recovery Friendly Workplace | Administered by Granite United Way, Recovery Friendly Advisor
Email: pam@recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com
Kate Ratka
NH Governor's Recovery Friendly Workplace | Administered by Granite United Way, Recovery Friendly Advisor
Email: kate@recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com
Virginia Scarponi
NH Governor's Recovery Friendly Workplace | Administered by Granite United Way, Recovery Friendly Advisor
Email: virginia@recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com
Heather Page
NH Governor's Recovery Friendly Workplace | Administered by Granite United Way, Recovery Friendly Support Coordinator
Email: info@recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com
Greg Williams, CPS
NH Governor's Recovery Friendly Workplace | North Country Health Consortium, Satellite Advisor
Email: gwilliams@nchcnh.org
Thomas Kwiatkowski
NH Governor's Recovery Friendly Workplace | North Country Health Consortium, Satellite Advisor
Email: tomk@nchcnh.org
Advisory Council Members
The Advisory Council is a group of diverse business leaders and content experts who provide valuable oversight and guidance for this initiative.
- David Mara, Chairman, Office of Governor Chris Sununu
- Mark Bonta, Genfoot America
- Dana Lariviere, Chameleon Group
- Matthew McKenney, Institute for American Apprenticeships
- Dr. Robert McLellan, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock
- Annette Escalante, Farnum Center
- Dr. Craig Ross
- Amy Mayo, Oliver Mechanical
- Manny Content, Community Consultant
- Kerry Norton, Hope on Haven Hill
- Dr. Daisy Pierce, Navigating Recovery
- Patrick Tufts, Granite United Way
- Shawn Cannizzaro, Hope 2 Freedom Recovery Homes
Organizational Chart for the Initiative
