BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As a 501(c)(3), My Neighborheart operates through a working Board of Directors. You can get to know more about them below.

Jeannine Mettinen, Founder
In her professional role as a home care nurse, founder and president of My Neighborheart, Jeannine Mettinen, has had the opportunity to identify gaps in services available in her community. Recognizing that many local community members have needs that simply aren't addressed in traditional local services, Jeannine became inspired to create My Neighborheart.
Celeste Decker
Celeste lives in Epsom, NH with her family and many pets. She works as a social worker in the Capital area and is aware of the many challenges facing our community members. Celeste is passionate about community service and supporting others, whether at work, through volunteer opportunities or as a friend and neighbor. In her free time, Celeste loves spending time with her family, hiking with her dogs or just relaxing with a good book.
Rich Dougherty
Rich is coming to the end of a 33 year career in teaching and is excited to find new ways to continue to give back to those in the community in which he and his wife raised their family.
Leanne Hamilton
​Leanne has lived in Franklin for 40 years. In addition to working part-time at a local dairy farm, she donates her time to local organizations such as the Business and Professional Woman's Group, the food pantry and the Peabody Place Auxiliary, for which she serves as the treasurer. In her spare time, she enjoys motorcycle riding and spending time with family, including her two cats.​
Josh Stephens
Josh is originally from the UK and has lived in NH since 2014 with his wife and, more recently, two young children. He works as a software engineer but is happiest when enjoying the outdoors. Having first become aware of the small gaps in the social safety net via his wife's work at a community mental health center, Josh is now motivated to help alleviate those needs within the Lakes Region community.
Lois Krempel
Originally from the Netherlands, Lois is an experienced registered nurse, now working as a director in a home care agency. In her spare time, Lois enjoys spending time with her pets and is a dedicated animal lover. She also recently began volunteering her time at a horse rescue.​
Ruth Nadeau
Ruth has over forty years of experience working in healthcare as an Occupational Therapist. She resides in Concord with her cat, Moon. Ruth cherishes time spent with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoys knitting, reading and gardening.