Cathleen Brown

Cathleen comes to the GOTR-NH Board with nearly 30 years of experience in client success and business operations arena. She also comes with 20 years of running under her belt, recently becoming an ISSA Certified Running Coach and completing a cohort learning how to be an effective Pacer at road races to help others achieve their personal record/best goals.  She loves going on walks in the woods with her husband of over 25 years, Carter, and their Rottweiler, Carl, and sitting reading a good book with her cat, Maddox, in her lap.  She is also mom to Maddy, a horse-loving, line dancing (Yes, Cathleen now dances, too!) recent college graduate.  As a girl who discovered running later in life, she is thrilled to be part of a program that helps increase physical activity among less active girls, fosters the joy of finding community, developing friendships, and building confidence in program participants.

Bernadette Douzanis

Bernadette serves as the Community Liaison at White Birch Center, a local nonprofit serving children, seniors, and families.  She focuses on strengthening partnerships, enhancing communication, and responding to community needs. She brings with her more than 25 years of experience in social work, education, and nonprofit development, and also holds licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. She and her husband, Don, have three grown children, Jillian, Jorja, and Joel, and share their home with their dogs, Darwin, Franki, & Fig Newton.  As a member of the Board of Directors for Girls on the Run New Hampshire, she is passionate about advancing the organization’s mission to inspire confidence, character, and healthy habits in girls through proven programming. In her free time, Bernadette enjoys running with the Millennium Running Club, gardening, cheering on the Boston Celtics, and spending time with family and friends.

Amanda Verdick

Amanda lives in Portsmouth with her husband, Dan, their energetic dog, Poppy, and their cat, Fez. She works in program management for an Ed Tech company. She loves to travel and is at her best when being active through running, hiking, or biking, especially in new places! A former GOTR coach, Amanda is excited to serve on the Board and support a program that empowers girls to build confidence and self-esteem.