About the Employer Advisory Council (EAC)

The Employer Advisory Council (EAC) is a cross-sector coalition of Manchester-area employers, educators, and workforce professionals committed to preparing local youth—especially those from underserved communities—for success in the 21st-century workforce.

Formed in 2023, the EAC ensures that youth programs reflect:

• Real-time industry expectations
• Regional hiring trends
• The soft skills most valued by employers

Key goals of the EAC Include:

• Identifying essential workforce skills across key sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, education, hospitality, trades, government, and nonprofit
• Advising on curriculum and tools that help youth-serving organizations teach those skills in relevant, inclusive ways
• Expanding access to mentorship, job shadowing, internships, and employment opportunities
• Promoting equity for underserved and disconnected youth ages 16–24

EAC members have:

• Co-developed the Workforce Competency Framework
• Piloted and reviewed youth-ready lesson plans
• Provided employer insights to shape content and real-world alignment

Whether through guest speaking, site tours, mock interviews, or training design, the EAC bridges the gap between the classroom and the workplace—empowering the next generation of Manchester’s workforce.

Full List of Employer Advisory Council

1. Rebecca Marden, Elliot Hospital
2. Doug Cullen, ABC New Hampshire/Vermont
3. Joshua Reap, ABC New Hampshire/Vermont
4. Brianna Heyward, Apprentice Building America
5. Megan Pothier, Tecomet
6. Amie Parseau, New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association
7. Jodie Nazaka, City of Manchester
8. Jennifer Brooks, Marriott Hotels
9. Allison Joseph, MY TURN
10. Kristen Flink, Amoskeag Health
11. Edward Baroody, BAROODY & GREENWOOD, LLC
12. Maggie Wells, UNH
13. Lisa Enright, UNH
14. Ashley Babladelis, Saint Anselm College
15. Wayne Currie, Saint Anselm College
16. Henry Harris, International Institute of New England
17. Karen Poulin, City of Manchester
18. Jillian Corey, Manchester School District
19. Lauren Burrows, Saint Anselm College
20. Victoria Sullivan, Freedom Staffing
21. Alan Raff, Construction
22. Karen Schoch, Catholic Charities
23. Yusufu Juma, City of Manchester
24. Norm Vincent, Department of Defense
25. Chance Clutter, Southern New Hampshire University
26. Stephanie Ashworth, JobCorps
27. Jennifer Landon, ABC New Hampshire and Vermont
28. Dawn Pelletier, Catholic Charities
29. Aimee Kereage, Manchester Proud
30. Randy Stevens, Hope for Recovery NH