Executive Director: Jena Mottola
Nonprofits each have a culture of their own, but what doesn’t change is the skills needed to run one smoothly. Learning to play nice in the sandbox lends nicely to strong partnerships and a healthy organization. Jena Mottola has been with NHPA for over 8 years. She arrived with over 25 years in the  nonprofit arena.

When Jena first started her career her focus was on family and immigrant literacy education and outreach. Her years working in Cambridge, Massachusetts gave her the foundation and experience to understand a broad range of social, cultural, and economic issues that communities continue to face today.

Moving back to the Midwest was when Jena began leading a team of professionals at a nonprofit museum. Jumping in with her sleeves rolled, she quickly took the organization from a marginal number of visitors to over fifteen thousand per year. No small feat. She did this by raising additional grant funds, gaining memberships, expanding educational programming and hiring a supporting staff. That sounds simple on paper but what it means is that Jena’s professional strategy focuses on three main areas when aligning herself with any organization; partnerships, fiscal preparedness and leading a thriving team.

Jena is passionate about nonprofit work and has a personal and lifelong respect for mental health. In her spare time she immerses herself in all things health and nutrition. She loves hiking, and snowshoeing with her husband. Jena holds a dual master’s degree in nonprofit management as well as negotiation and conflict resolution. Jena is currently enrolled in the University of New Hampshire's MSW program.   

Email: jena@nhpsychology.org


Continuing Education Coordinator: Sean Desautelle

 Please contact Sean if you have any continuing education or co-sponsorship questions. He can be reached at:

 Email: ce@nhpsychology.org


Membership Coordinator, Christie Doyle Pennell

Christie is a  nonprofit professional with experience in technology, operations, and fundraising, now serving NHPA. She believes that a strong organization is built on well-managed data that supports meaningful engagement within its community. Having worked with New Hampshire nonprofits of all sizes, Christie specializes in the behind-the-scenes work that strengthens an organization's resilience.

Christie values time in nature, from gardening at home to exploring on hiking, biking, and paddling adventures with her family. She loves road trips and also enjoys restorative days at home with time for reading and textile crafts like embroidery and quilting.

Please contact Christie with membership-related questions at:

Email: office@nhpsychology.org 


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