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Chapter Staff

Lynn Currier, LICSW, Executive Director

Stanley Lynn resize638560653188735656 Lynn Currier, LICSW has clinical experience and a strong macro social work background in social policy, training and facilitation, non-profit leadership, and volunteer board coordination. She spent fourteen years with Casey Family Services: first as a clinical case manager, then providing technical assistance to foster/ adoptive parent associations, and the last six years as the Team Leader for Casey’s school-based Franklin Family Resource Center. Lynn was the Lead for the NH Afterschool Network, working to increase out of school learning opportunities for youth and closing the opportunity gap for lower income youth. She is adjunct faculty/teaching lecturer in the Social Work Department at the University of New Hampshire. Lynn earned her BA from New College of Florida and her MSW from the University of New Hampshire. She is also a proud Zonta member. You may contact her at the Chapter, 603-698-0055, on her cell (603) 496-0994 or lcurrier.naswnh@socialworkers.org

Janelle Joliat, LICSW, Program Manager

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Janelle completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at James Madison University in Virginia and earned her MSW from Boston College. She is currently an LICSW clinician with adults in a group practice. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and exploring different areas of New England. Janelle can be reached at the Chapter office by email admin.naswnh@socialworkers.org.

Emryn Lessie, Communications Manager

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Emryn (they/them) completed their undergraduate degree in human services from Southern New Hampshire University and hopes to pursue their MSW in the (near) future. They have been working in the human services field for six years. In their free time, they enjoy writing queer fiction, spending time with their wife, and playing with their two pets, Buffy and Frumpkin. Emryn can be reached by email at elessie.naswnh@socialworkers.org.

MSW Student Interns

Autumn Banning

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Autumn Banning is a healthcare leader, social work advocate, and passionate voice for body liberation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Human Services from Granite State College and is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of New Hampshire. With over a decade of experience in healthcare management, Autumn has led multidisciplinary teams, streamlined patient-centered systems, and championed equitable care—especially for those navigating mental health and eating disorders.

Autumn is especially drawn to organizations that center eating disorder recovery, Health at Every Size (HAES)®, body love, and liberation. Her personal and professional journey has been deeply shaped by the belief that every person deserves access to care that is affirming, trauma-informed, and rooted in self-worth—not shame.

Beyond her professional world, Autumn is fueled by big conversations, bold laughs, and blasting music while driving with the windows down. She’s a proud kayaking enthusiast, an over-sharer by nature, and an aspiring comedian who believes that humor, much like healing, is most powerful when it’s honest. Whether she’s advocating in a boardroom or riffing on life’s chaos with friends, Autumn shows up with heart, curiosity, and a contagious sense of possibility.

Erin Miles

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Erin Miles, BSW (She/Her/Hers) is currently interning with the Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire NASW Chapters while working on her Master of Social Work at UNE. Erin's decision to go into social work stems from the impact that social workers have had on her life, who fiercely supported and protected her during some of her most vulnerable moments. She chose this path because she wants to be able to support individuals and families and to advocate for meaningful change, just like the social workers in her life. Her background includes implementing community suicide prevention initiatives and managing programs funded by Maine’s suicide prevention grant. Her passion for suicide prevention extends into her personal life; after the loss of her sister, she co-founded the Natchez Trace Bridge Barrier Coalition (NTBBC) and led efforts that resulted in the installation of a temporary barrier in 2021. The construction of a permanent safety barrier is scheduled to begin in 2026. In her free time, Erin enjoys camping year-round with her pups. On weekends, she can often be found wandering the woods of Maine.

Shelley Wilson

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Shelley Wilson (she/her) graduated from Fairfield University in 2018 with her degree in psychology and a concentration in behavioral neuroscience. Upon graduating, Shelley worked as a TA in mental health and behavioral school-based programs. She then worked as a wilderness therapy Field Guide and Field Director at Summit Achievement in Stow, ME. She has returned to school and is pursuing her MSW at UNH while working as a residential advisor at an adult mental health group home. Shelley also teaches cycling classes in the early morning and is passionate about getting outside into the mountains, lakes, and rivers in her free time.