Our Staff

Marissa began working in the Area Agency system starting in 2010. She joined the CSNI team in 2017 as the Intensive Treatment Services Oversight Coordinator. She added work more broadly with non-ITS programs in a change to Director of Program Advancement at CSNI in 2019, followed by a move into the Executive Director role in February 2024. Marissa enjoys supporting all aspects of the Area Agency system, particularly supporting agencies through fostering partnerships with other community entities and organizations. Marissa has an MS in Human Services from New England College. 

mberg@csni.org

Kathy has been with CSNI for 19 years, previously working at Community Crossroads for 10 years. Having a daughter with a developmental disability she has first-hand knowledge of the intricacies of the system. Her primary roles at CSNI are fiscal management, supporting the functions of the organization, and working on Intake and Eligibility and other projects. Kathy oversees the National Core Indicators (NCI) surveys for families and individuals. She also supports the area agency system with identifying new opportunities for efficiencies in group purchasing options. 

kgarafalo@csni.org

Kaleigh has spent her career working in human services. She previously worked at Gateways Community Services for 13 years in various roles including Intake Coordinator. She is now the Tier I specialist for regions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 9.

ktambeau@csni.org

Leah graduated from Emerson College with a BS in Communications Studies and then pursued an Early Childhood Special Education Teaching Certificate and Graduate Studies at Salem State College. She has been working in the Human Services field for 20+ years. Leah is the Tier I specialist for regions 5,6,7,8 and 10.

lfrim@csni.org 

Heather has worked in the NH Area Agency system since 2018, primarily providing service coordination services for individuals with high-risk behaviors. She has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Simmons University and is currently working towards independent licensure in the state of New Hampshire. At CSNI, she provides administrative support to the Statewide Risk Management Committee and assists with current efforts for in-state capacity development. 

harchambault@csni.org