Emily Carrera: Emily has been in New Hampshire for almost 3 years and hit the ground running when it comes to serving her community. Emily currently works at Amoskeag Health in Manchester, NH as the MAT Case Manager/Community Outreach Worker. Before that, Emily worked at Families in Transition as the Transitional Living Program & Recovery Housing Case Manager, helping women and children in early recovery transition into the community.

Throughout her time in New Hampshire, Emily has acquired her CRSW and graduated from the UNH Building Futures Together Program in Spring 2023. Emily's Capstone Project through that program was selected to present at the Strengthening Families Summit in the summer of 2022. This project focused on ACES and their effect on folks with SUD. Emily is also currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through SNHU and is slated to graduate November 2024.

Outside of work, Emily has been a dedicated CASA/GAL since the Spring of 2021, advocating for children who are affected by reunification and DCYF involvement. Emily has participated in court hearings, IEP meetings, team treatment meetings and regular visits with the children on her case. Additionally, Emily played an integral role in launching Rosie's Pantry in Nashua, NH, which provides free menstrual hygiene products to those in the community who need them, back in 2022.

Emily continues to have a positive attitude and fresh perspective when handling any issue or barrier she is faced with. Her passion for networking and community building is exemplified by her regular attendance to community events and resource fairs. Emily also actively engages in weekly outreach with community partners who help connect clients to services, bridging any and all gaps when coordinating care. Emily's passion is for helping others and that is shown every day through her hard work, dedication, and eagerness to learn.