Jacinda is a native New Hampshire resident. She graduated from Plymouth State University with a BS in Business with a Minor in Sociology. As part of the course work for the Sociology Minor, she studied Aging in Society within our own culture as well as various others around the world. With this knowledge as well as her own personal experiences with aging family members, she has developed a compassionate understanding of the significance of care for our aging population. She feels fortunate to be part of a community that respects the aging process, supports individuals in need, and upholds the belief that nutritious food is vital to overall health, recovery, healing, and physical and mental well-being. Her hobbies include gardening, reading and hiking with her better half.
Carol dedicated her career to caring for others through various positions as a Registered Nurse. These experiences include adult intensive care, neonatal intensive care, Nurse Manager, assisted living and nursing homes. During the pandemic Carol worked in the vaccine clinic and drive-up covid testing which gave her the opportunity to meet many wonderful members of the community.
Carol enjoys all outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, camping and reading.
Carol is grateful to be a part of the Wolfeboro Area Meals on Wheels program to continue caring for others.
Kurt is currently the Director of Food and Nutrition at Huggins Hospital, guiding a team of 24 members who provide food service and nutrition support for the patients, guests, staff and Wolfeboro Area Meals on Wheels clients. In his 27 years in the food service industry Kurt has worked in a multitude of settings both commercial and non-commercial. Starting as a dishwasher in a restaurant in high school he has worked in large hotels, small bistros, fine dining, casual dining, long term care and acute care facilities. When not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and especially his two grandchildren, golfing, hiking and travelling in the American Southwest. With his extensive knowledge of food products, menu design, cost controls and budgeting for a large hospital department Kurt's experience are and asset to the continued growth and success of Wolfeboro Area Meals on Wheels.
Cheryl Dempsey has served as WAMOW's Treasurer for over ten years. In that capacity, she prepares financial reports for the organization, processes payroll and prepares payroll reports, and pays the organization's bills. Cheryl recently retired from the Endowment for Health in Concord. In her spare time she enjoys kayaking, cycling and travelling.
Richard has lived in Wolfeboro for 44 years and raised four boys here with his wife, Bette. He is now raising his adopted grandchild, Samuel, who is sixteen. He retired in 2007 from being a high school math teacher at Kingswood High School. Richard has a combined teaching career of 35 years and still subs occasionally at the high school. Over ten years ago Richard’s neighbor, Jean Adkins, asked him to join the Board. Jean since then has retired from the Board, but Richard continues to devote a generous amount of time and energy to our organization.
Sandra has been a Registered Nurse for 44 years, starting off in pediatrics and moving on to home health for the last 39 years. She has worked in numerous positions in home care from visiting nursing to owning a small home health agency. This career choice helped shape who she in all aspects of her life through the experiences she shared with families, giving her insight into needs that were insufficient or unmet. She has been involved Meals on Wheels for just under 20 years as a board member well as helping her patients access nutritious meals. As she enters retirement, Sandra looks forward to spending more time with her family and participating in both indoor and outdoor activities that she enjoys.
Lynne Slocum - Member, Board of Directors
About 30 years ago, not long after she moved to Wolfeboro, a dear friend, Norma Pilkington, who served on the Board and as a volunteer driver, suggested that she might enjoy delivering for Meals on Wheels. Having just moved from Michigan, where she was a teacher, she was looking for volunteer opportunities in the area and this seemed to fit. Obviously, it was a great fit as she’s been driving for WAMOW ever since! She loves her associations with the clients, the WAMOW staff and the Huggins kitchen staff. She learned how very vital such a service is to those who need assurance of having a well-balanced meal. She hopes to continue for many more years.
Lee Mulert - Member, Board of Directors
Jennifer Brechtel - Member, Board of Directors
