The Belknap House Team

 

Our Staff

Shawna Zechman -
Executive Director

Shawna brings a wealth of experience in development, fundraising, and leadership within both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Her diverse background and passion for empowering underserved populations make her an exceptional fit for our organization as we continue to expand and sustain our mission.

Headshot of Tom Sica, Belknap House's Shelter Program Manager

Tom Sica -

Shelter Program Manager

Tom manages the day to day operations of families, facilities, and programming for Belknap House. Tom and his staff of House Assistants make sure families have their basic needs met and follow up with comprehensive case management - including individualized goal setting. Tom ensures resources are available to each family based on their needs and circumstances.

Headshot of Kate Persson, Belknap House's Development Manager

Kate Persson -

Development Manager

Kate graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2022 with BA’s in English: Text, Business Writing & Digital Media Studies, International Affairs, and German.

Collaborating closely with the Executive Director, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Belknap House effectively pursues its mission and expands its outreach initiatives.

Kevin Person -
Senior Shelter Assistant 

Kevin joined Belknap House in 2020. As one of the main contact points for families, he is in charge of setting dinner times, assigning chores, maintaining the house and office, and providing support to the Shelter Program Manager. Kevin is dedicated to supporting families in need and ensuring they have a safe and comfortable environment during their stay at Belknap House.

Crystal Hoyt -

Administrative Assistant

Crystal grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire and graduated from Bentley University with a B.S. in Marketing. Crystal’s role as the Administrative Assistant is to support the Executive Director and Development Manager with the website, content creation, bookkeeping and other administrative duties.

 

Belknap House
Board of Directors

  • Don House

    BOARD PRESIDENT

  • Susan O'Donnell

    BOARD MEMBER / SECRETARY

  • Lee Cheshire

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Myles Dean

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Kimberly Gibbs

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Bill Gile

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Jessica Fleck

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Nathan Hanna

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Carol Jerry

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Carrie Pearson

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Christine Dembitzky

    TREASURER / VOLUNTEER

We are looking for people to join our board. Please contact Don House at president@belknaphouse.org for more information.