Upper Room Announces New Hires and BOD Members

The Upper Room, a family resource center for greater southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, announces two new employees and members to its board of directors.

Derry, NH (PRWEB) February 16, 2004 ---The Upper Room, a family resource center located in Derry, New Hampshire today announced the hiring of two new program leaders and the new slate for its board of directors. Rebecca Smith was names as Greater Derry Juvenile Diversion Program Assistant; Jack Genakos was named Challenge Program Co-Facilitator.

Were very excited about Rebecca and Jack joining our team," says Kimberly Bavaro, Executive Director for The Upper Room. Each of them brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with young people. They have a high level of enthusiasm and energy for their roles and will help us as we continue to grow and expand our programming to more of the regions youth."

Ms. Smith, named as the Greater Derry Juvenile Diversion Assistant at The Upper Room, was formerly the Site Mentoring Programs Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester, working closely with local school districts therapeutic faculty to coordinate on-site school mentoring partnerships. She holds a BA in communications from the University of New Hampshire and will begin working towards a masters degree in Guidance.

Mr. Genakos, the Challenge Program Co-Facilitator, The Upper Rooms Drug and Alcohol Education Program funded by the Division of Alcohol Drugs Abuse Prevention & Recovery Program of New Hampshire will work with area youth in a group education setting. He holds an Masters in Education and is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. The Challenge program is coordinated by the Greater Derry Juvenile Diversion Program.

The Upper Room is also pleased to announce its new board of director members and executive committee for 2004. New to the board is Lisa DiSisto, Owner of Rig-A-Tonys restaurant in Derry, Renée Fellows, Principal of ClearPoint Marketing Communications in Derry, Rhonda Troisi, Co-Owner of Le Beaderie in Derry and Kevin Lally, Mechanical Engineer with ELDAAR -- Craft Design in Derry. The newly named executive committee is as follows: Jack Briggs, PSNH, Chairperson and President; Scott Kinglsey, VP Community Bank & Trust, Vice Chair; Bill Wood, Chairman Department of Sciences and Technology for Pinkerton Academy, Treasurer; and Lisa DiSisto, Rig-A-Tonys, Secretary.

We have a fabulous board of directors," says Bavaro. They are incredibly active in all aspects of The Upper Room and we couldnt maintain the programs and serve as many families as we do without their undying help and tireless efforts. From finances to food donations, building maintenance and public relations, they jump in and help - we are so fortunate to have them on our team."

For additional information on The Upper Room, please contact Kimberly Bavaro at 603-437-8477 or visit the web site at www.urteachers.org.

About The Upper Room
The Upper Room is a family resource and outreach center serving the Greater Southern New Hampshire community. A non-profit organization committed to creating educational programs and services which strengthen individuals, families and the community, The Upper Room provides all its services with no restrictions to income guidelines or geographic boundaries. For information on programs and services contact Kimberly Bavaro, Executive Director at 603.437.8477 or visit the Web site at www.URTeachers.org.

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Contact:   Renee Fellows
      ClearPoint Marketing Communications
      603.434.9433
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