The Belknap House Team

Our Staff

Kate McIntire

Kate brings a wealth of experience in grant development, community programs, organizational leadership, and financial and regulatory oversight, along with an unmistakable enthusiasm for bringing people together. Her vision for Belknap House is both practical and ambitious: to strengthen our programs, cultivate lasting relationships with local businesses and charitable organizations, and ensure that every resource entrusted to us is used wisely.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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.

Crystal Hoyt

MARKETING COODINATOR

Crystal grew up in Manchester, NH and graduated from Bentley University in Waltham, MA with a B.S. in Marketing. Crystal designs the marketing collateral for Belknap House fundraisers and community events as well as updates our website and social media. Donations and bookkeeping are also managed by Crystal each week.

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.

Belknap House Board of Directors

  • Bill Gile

    BOARD PRESIDENT

  • Susan O'Donnell

    BOARD VICE PRESIDENT

  • Don House

    BOARD PRESIDENT EMERITUS

  • Christine Dembitzky

    TREASURER & VOLUNTEER

  • Carol Jerry

    BOARD SECRETARY

  • Carrie Pearson

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Joia Hughes

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Myles Dean

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Brendan Morrison

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Chris Nelson

    BOARD MEMBER

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