About Us
We work to restore dignity and choice to everyone who needs support.
No one should have their needs overlooked. We belong to the communities we serve - that’s why we’re innovating as a resource, partner, and employer to make sure nobody’s left behind.

Values, Mission & Vision
Respect, Humility, Integrity, Empathy, and Persistence
These are the Values that drive our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
GAAMHA exists to create a world where people can access help when they ask for it, no matter who they are.
Our Vision
To be the human services organization that’s unafraid to explore uncharted ways to better support the communities we serve.


Serving with vision,
leading with heart.

President/Chief Executive Officer
Shawn P. Hayden

Certifications:
LADC-II

Vice President
Michelle Dunn

Certifications:
LADC-II, CARC

Director of Operations
Joseph Mercer

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Director of Communications & Development
James Hunt

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Director of Human Resources
Laurel Miller

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Director of Administrative Services
Allysha Jess

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Director of Developmental Services
Greg LaFreniere

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Business Manager
Nicole Aldrich

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Clinical Director
Emanuel Aaron

Certifications:
LICSW, LADC-I, CADC-II

Director of Peer Services
Jackie Blanchard

Certifications:
CARC

Program Director, Pathway House
Kevin Waterman

Certifications:
CADC

Program Director, Greenwich House
Eileen Foley

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Program Director, Sunrise Ridge
Rachel Winget

Certifications:

Program Director, Carl E. Dahl House
Thomas Andrews

Certifications:
LADC-II

Program Director, R.O.O.T.S.
Cathy Murray

Certifications:
MS, LADC-I

Program Director, Alyssa’s Place
Brady Wagoner

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Program Director, Ripple Effect
Lynn Hebert

Certifications:
CARC

Program Director, CBES Gardner
Nicole Vieira

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Program Director, CBES Orange
Jennifer Rolf

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Director of Quality Assurance
Holly Hardy

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Program Director, Supportive Housing
Chris Jones

Certifications:
CADC, NCTTP, GHS

Clinical Supervisor
Morgan Ban-Draoi

Certifications:
MA, LMHC, LADC-I
Board of Directors
Chair
Kurt Thompson
Vice
Jenna Hirons
Clerk
Elizabeth Penney
Treasurer
Santos Rodriguez
Director
Joseph Potvin
Director
James Trudeau
Director
Laurel Ackerman
Director
Daniel Budwick
Director
Jennifer Flanagan
Director
Cary Cote
Director
Amy Hunter

Join Our Team
Reimagine impact and innovate with purpose.
We’re passionate, proud people dedicated to supporting our communities at a higher standard.
Contact Us
Let’s have a conversation.
At GAAMHA, we understand how hard it can be to navigate the community support systems you need. We’re here to help - reach out to talk to a real person.