Meet Our Board Members

Michelle Schwenger, M.ED
​​President

  • For the past 20 years has taught a variety of elementary grades and subjects in both New Hampshire and Connecticut
  • In her free time, she volunteers for many causes including cancer research, getting girls involved in STEM and environmental sustainability

Diane Michaelsen, ​LCSW, LADC
Secretary

  • Professional and Educator in the behavioral health field for over 30 years
  • She has long used the power of educating others to inspire folks to aspire to a vision of holistic health​​

Florian Beerli 
​Treasurer

  • Executive in insurance with over 25 years experience and a proven track record in succeeding with startup initiatives
  • Past and present volunteer and coach of soccer, baseball, softball and other community organizations

Danielle Beerli, ​MSW
​Board Member

  • Founder and Executive Director of Empower Her, Inc. 
  • Professional experience in Social Work, Program Development and Administration
  • Multitude of volunteer experience both in the USA and abroad
Kathryn Janofsky
​Board Member
  • Executive with over 20 years experience holding various management roles
  • Supporter of many philanthropic causes such as education, hunger, homelessness, children's health and women empowerment

Anne DiFrancesco
Former Board Member

  • Founder of A & M Studios, Inc. focusing on strategic planning, targeted marketing and advertising solutions in print and web media
  • Marketing Counselor/Instructor for the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC)
  • Past board member of FINE – the Entrepreneurial Network and Woman2Woman magazine