The Team | Hannah Grimes Center

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

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Office (603) 352-5063
mak@hannahgrimes.com
Mary Ann Kristiansen has been skillfully leading the Hannah Grimes Center 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.

Marybeth Sweeney

OFFICE & FACILITIES MANAGER

Office (603) 352-5063
opdirector@hannahgrimes.com
Marybeth has a deep respect for serving in her community and brings joy and dedication to the process.

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.