Meet the Hannah Grimes Team
We are a team of seasoned entrepreneurs and educators passionate about providing more accessible entrepreneurial education and empowering entrepreneurs to create thriving businesses.
Mary Ann Kristiansen
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Office (603) 352-5063
mak@hannahgrimes.com
Mary Ann has been skillfully leading Hannah Grimes since it’s founding in 1997.
Julianna Dodson
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & RADICALLY RURAL DIRECTOR
Office (603) 352-5063
julianna@hannahgrimes.com
Julianna oversees all things RR as well as HR, finances, operations, and more.
Alison Chisolm
ACTING PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Office (603) 352-5063
alison@hannahgrimes.com
Alison oversees the southwest NH spoke of the Community Navigator Program and is temporarily managing all HGC programs.
Sara Powell
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Office (603) 352-5063
programs@hannahgrimes.com
Sara manages and develops HGC’s programs, including its workshops, incubator program, and Business Lab.
Nicole French
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Office (603) 352-5063
nicole@hannahgrimes.com
Nicole wears many hats to ensure day-to-day functions operate smoothly.
Lillian Chase
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Office (603) 352-5063
lillian@hannahgrimes.com
Lillian oversees marketing, social media, and communications, and supplements support in daily operations.
Megan Miner
OFFICE & FACILITIES MANAGER
Office (603) 352-5063
opdirector@hannahgrimes.com
Megan is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with tenants and HIVE members.
Angela Snow
BIOTECH PROGRAM CONSULTANT
Office (603) 352-5063
angela@hannahgrimes.com
Angela is spearheading a new HGC program – a National Rural Biotech Entrepreneur Support Network.