The SCNA Story
About the Sandwich Community Nurse Association (SCNA)
The SCNA was founded by a group of local residents after extensive research into unmet community needs and consultation with other towns’ health agencies. All the data about Sandwich suggests the Town will benefit from a community nurse to help residents stay healthy, thriving and independent.
A non-profit organization, SCNA is led by a volunteer board of directors with a wide range of experience in community health, education, communication and nonprofit leadership. It has received generous funding from the Alfred Quimby Fund, the Community Nurse Connection and generous Sandwich residents, both directly and through anonymous grants to the NH Charitable Foundation.
Board of Directors
Catherine Graham, Chair
Former Town Administrator, Sandwich, Sandwich Town Welfare Administrator, Member of various Town Committees.
Alison Gage, Treasurer
Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Town of Sandwich, Sandwich Cemetery Trustee
Richard Knox
Retired health journalist, Board member of the New Hampshire Master Chorale, Court Appointed Special Advocate for CASA New Hampshire, Chair NH Broadband Advocate
Carla Muskat, Secretary
Human Resources Professional, New Hampshire Public Radio Board Chair
Susan Parker, BSN, RN
Retired Nurse, Former Tamworth Community Nurse, Sandwich Energy Committee
Jeanne Ryer, MSc, EdD Vice Chair
Health Policy Leader, Adjunct consultant UNH Institute for Health Policy and Practice, Forward Fund Advisory Committee, Endowment for Health
Paul Simmons, MD
Physician, Former Asst Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School, Former Assistant Chief Medical Officer, MGH
Frances Strayer, MSW
Retired Clinical and School Social Worker, Board Member of Endowment for Health, Board Member at Bearcamp Center for Sustainability
Lee Warren, PhD
Retired Higher Education and Nonprofit Leader
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