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

Anne DiFrancesco
Secretary 

• 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

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

Diane Michaelsen, ​LCSW, LADC
​Board Member

• 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​​

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