Contributors

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Liz Canada

Liz Canada is not from Canada or New Hampshire, but they now live on the Seacoast with their wife (Molly), two stepsons, and dog (Gus). 


Liz is an "Advocacy Director" in their full-time job, which means they help people understand an issue and how to take action in order to make meaningful change. These work skills and activities have led to this podcast - because there are a heck of a lot of issues in New Hampshire, and Liz wants to tackle them all, one at a time. 


Liz used to be a high school English teacher, a college instructor, a college advisor, a family engagement coach, a policy director...though not at once. Hosting this podcast feels like a mashup of all of these jobs, with the added bonus of learning to edit audio. 


Liz will always make time to talk about New Hampshire politics and policy, musical theater, and Severance.


Email Liz: newhampshirehasissues@gmail.com

Guests

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Erica Diamond

Erica Diamond is the Director of Contract Compliance at Families in Transition through which she works as the Collaborative Applicant for the Manchester Continuum of Care. She is an attorney with a background in Business Litigation, Estate Planning, and Real Estate law as well as foreign language education. 

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Kristine Stoddard

Kristine started working in public policy in 2002. Since then, she has worked in Arizona, New Hampshire, and Washington DC on issues including state appropriations, insurance, banking, environment, criminal law, health, and administrative law.

 

When she isn’t nerding out on health policy, Kristine enjoys mountain biking, trail running, and spending as much time as possible outside with her family. 

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Lauren Bombardier

Lauren Bombardier has spent the past 13 years at Families in Transition, most recently serving as Director of Development. In her current role as Vice President of Community Relations, she leads the organization’s forward-facing departments, including philanthropy, the Outfitters Thrift Store, marketing and communications, and the volunteer program. Passionate about creating positive change, Lauren is inspired by Families in Transition’s mission to break down barriers for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Her strategic approach to fundraising and strong community connections help advance the organization’s work and strengthen its impact across New Hampshire. 

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McKenzie Taylor

McKenzie Taylor is the Director of the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights.

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