Staff and Board Members

Gretchen Stallings is the Executive Director of Volunteer NH and has over 20 years’ experience leading State, local and volunteer efforts that work to improve the life conditions for individuals and communities. She began her career in State Government where she worked within multiple departments and served two gubernatorial administrations. She is a dedicated civil servant and change-maker. Inspired by the service-minded people of NH, she strives to make a positive difference in the world. An avid volunteer, Gretchen proudly served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. She is a graduate of Champlain College, where she studied Education, an alumnus of the University at Albany’s Northeast Public Health Leadership Institute (NEPHLI) and a member of Leadership NH’s class of 2021.

Andrea Johnston is the Senior Program Officer with Volunteer NH. She brings more than 20 years’ experience in AmeriCorps programming. In her role, she leads efforts to identify regional and statewide community needs, and collaborates with partners to direct AmeriCorps resources. Andrea leads the team in administering and managing the AmeriCorps State portfolio. Prior to Volunteer NH, she worked for the NH Commission for National and Community Service and was part of the merger of state and local government entities that combined to form Volunteer NH. Andrea is a graduate of Plymouth State University and a past recipient of NH “40 Under 40” award for emerging leaders. When not cheering on her daughter at her sporting events, she enjoys skiing, biking and hiking around New England with her husband and daughter.

Jamie Browder is a Special Program Assistant at Volunteer NH, where she supports all areas of the organization’s daily operations. She has over five years of experience serving local communities in communication work as a local news reporter. Jamie graduated from the University of Montevallo in her home state of Alabama, where she studied Mass Communication and Public Relations. In her free time, Jamie enjoys exploring New Hampshire, reading, playing video games, and crafting.

Tyler is a Program Officer at Volunteer NH, where he leads the planning committees for both the Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism and the Spirit of NH Awards, as well as conducting statewide outreach on behalf of the organization. He is also working to establish and maintain a strong, connected network of AmeriCorps alumni throughout New Hampshire. Prior to joining the Volunteer NH team, he served with City Year New Hampshire from 2016-2018, and the FIRST VISTA program from 2019-2022. Tyler graduated from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, where he studied English, Philosophy, and Religious Studies, and also worked as a writing tutor. In his free time, he enjoys discovering new music and perusing bookstores. 

Emily Planchet is a Program Officer at Volunteer NH, where she supports the myriad of AmeriCorps programs operating in the state. She first served at Volunteer NH as an AmeriCorps VISTA member and became a full-time staff member at the end of her service. A lifelong lover of service, Emily also volunteers for her local Catholic church. She loves watching movies, trivia, and singing in the office. Emily graduated from the University of New Hampshire (go Wildcats!) where she majored in English and Classics.

Lesley Rossi is the Finance & Grants Officer at Volunteer NH. She oversees the federal grant compliance of the AmeriCorps State and Volunteer Generation Fund programs administered by Volunteer NH, while also managing the day to day internal financial and human resource operations of the organization. Lesley has over ten years of federal grants management experience in both the non-profit and government sector. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island and a Certificate in Accounting from the University of Maine Augusta. She is an active member of her community and the school district where her children attend. Lesley enjoys hiking with her family, reading, trail running, and putting together a balanced budget!