Claremont, NH—The Center for Safer Communities (CSC) recently announced that Zachary Haines will serve as new president of CSC’s board of directors. Elected during the meeting on June 30, Haines has served as treasurer of the Claremont-based nonprofit since September 2018.
Haines brings a wealth of nonprofit experience and local connections as well as financial and technical acumen to the agency. He is the Vice President, Digital Product Manager at Claremont Savings Bank and is a Claremont native.
“We are thrilled for Zach to be leading the board of directors,” said CSC Executive Director Pascale N. Graham, PhD, MPA. “Zach’s experience at CSC and his commitment to creating safer communities in Sullivan County will help further our long-term mission to provide direct services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and provide prevention education programming throughout the county.”
Outgoing CSC board president, Christina Hill, has been in her role since 2021. Hill was instrumental in the planning process and capital campaign that led to the to the building of CSC’s new facility on Broad Street in 2023. She also spearheaded the three-year strategic plan that CSC implemented in fall 2024.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have Zach assume this leadership role,” noted Hill. “His dedication and vision will lead CSC forward during a critical time.”
“I am both humbled and honored to take on this responsibility,” said Haines. “Working with Chris and Pascale these last several years has broadened my understanding of the challenges facing survivors in our communities and the need for the essential, life-saving services CSC provides. I look forward to working with our dedicated board and staff to ensure the mission of this great organization is fulfilled and that the needs of survivors in our communities and for violence prevention education in our schools are met.”
Joining Zach as officers on the CSC board are George Chait, treasurer, and Jen Nelson, secretary. CSC is planning a fall open house when the public will be able to meet the new officers and learn more about the agency’s programs.
Caption (l-r): CSC Executive Director Pascale N. Graham, PhD, MPA, and CSC Board of Directors President Zachary Haines outside CSC headquarters in Claremont.
About The Center for Safer Communities:
The Center for Safer Communities (CSC) is a private, nonprofit agency that provides 24-hour crisis and support services to all survivors of domestic and sexual violence and stalking throughout Sullivan County. CSC’s Pre-K—12 violence prevention programming is taught to more than 2,000 students annually. All services offered at CSC are confidential and free of charge.
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