Cathy Battistelli – Chair

Retired, Deputy Chief Probation Officer, US District Court of New Hampshire

As part of her duties at the US District Court of NH, Cathy worked with victims, offenders and their families to assist them in finding employment, housing and various treatment programs to address substance misuse and mental health needs. She sees a deep need to work on the issues of employment, housing and addiction on a local level. Cathy joined the Board in 2019.

Joanie McIntire – Vice Chair

Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker J. Hampe Associates

Joanie has worked with Buyers and Sellers since 2008. In 2024, Joanie served as President of the NH Association of Realtors. She also enjoys serving as a trustee of the 5 Rivers Conservation Trust and as the Hospitality Chair at the Concord City Auditorium. She joined the Board in mid-2024. Joanie lives in Concord with her husband.

Alex Panagiotakos – Treasurer

COO and Director of Real Estate and Asset Management, CATCH Neighborhood Housing

Alex joined CATCH in late 2013 with over 20 years of financial experience. She is highly committed to providing safe and affordable housing for everyone, and she loves talking about her work. She joined the Board in 2023.

Ben Folsom – Secretary

Litigation Director, McLane Middleton, Professional Association

An attorney with McLane Middleton, P.A., Ben joined the Board in 2017. He has always done pro bono representation of low-income clients, immigrants and refugees. Ben lives with his family in Hopkinton.

Miles Whitener

Concord Food Co-op

Miles has worked in various fields over the years, including as a carpenter and most notably, long term, as an Optical Lab Tech for 22 years. After some unforeseen life events, Miles experienced homelessness in Concord, living out of a tent for two years. While experiencing homelessness, Miles became connected with CCEH as a client/guest. He currently volunteers at the Resource Center two or three times a week, and works in the Emergency Winter Shelter several nights a week. He hopes his lived experience and his connection with the homeless community brings an important perspective to the CCEH board, which he joined in early 2022.

Carol Sobelson

Retired, Capital Valley Counseling Associates, Inc.

Carol is a retired psychiatric social worker who practiced as a therapist for over 40 years. Outside her professional world, she has enjoyed service and leadership on several local non-profit boards: Riverbend CHMC; CATCH; Circle Program; National Association of Social Workers NH; and Temple Beth Jacob. Carol has led a team at the Friendly Kitchen for the past 15 years. She joined CCEH’s Board in early 2024.

Johane Telgner

Regional Community Engagement Coordinator, NH Hunger Solutions

Johane is passionate in moving and utilizing food sources to support families and seniors in need. Johane is a board member for Riverbend Mental Health and Thrive Survivor Support Center  (fka The Crisis Center of Central NH). She has served on several boards throughout her career, and joined CCEH’s Board in mid-2024.

Greg Thesing, MD

Family Physician, Family Health Center at Concord Hospital

Greg joined the Board in early 2025. He is a family physician who has been practicing in Hillsboro and teaching family medicine residents at Concord Hospital since 1996. As a member of the Concord Hospital medical staff, he has participated in medical staff leadership as well as served on multiple committees. Greg also participates in community volunteerism through the Notre Dame Club of New Hampshire, St. Theresa’s parish in Henniker, and with Families in Transition food kitchen for many years. Greg feels particularly privileged to continue to work with visitors at CCEH’s Resource Center who are seeking acute medical care.

Jamie Morgan

Administrative Operations, Riverbend CMHC

Jamie has been involved with Riverbend for 10 years, supporting the operations of the Substance Use Disorder program. Her passion lies with creating better access to healthcare for Concord’s most vulnerable population. Jamie completed the Leadership Greater Concord program in 2022 and the Hoffman Haas Fellowship in 2024, which has led to her first board service with CCEH. She has volunteered with the organization for the past several years, both at events and with the Emergency Winter Shelter. Jamie is excited to increase her role at CCEH and strives to make Concord more inclusive for all.