Gabriella Straube, MPA, LADC:

Why are you nominating this individual?

"Gabriella has made lasting contributions to NH’s SUD treatment field, particularly in advancing care systems for mothers in recovery. Her leadership has improved service access through doubling the agency's recovery housing capacity for women and their children, elevated standards of care, and strengthened interdisciplinary team culture, balancing mission-driven collaboration with accountability and effectiveness. Gabriella has trained and mentored dozens of staff, advancing behavioral health workforce development and significantly improving retention in a high-turnover field. Her background in working in both the housing programs and providing direct care as a LADC gives her a unique lens on the intersection of trauma, parenting, housing instability, and recovery—informing her client-centered, culturally responsive approach."

Biography:

Gabriella brings over six years of experience in behavioral health and human services at Hope on Haven Hill, a New Hampshire-based substance use treatment program for women, specializing in care for pregnant and parenting individuals. Her progression from case manager to program leader reflects a deep commitment to trauma-informed, gender-responsive care and to serving vulnerable families with excellence and compassion. She combines operational acumen, clinical expertise, and strategic vision, making her a standout leader in high-impact behavioral health programs. She currently serves as the Associate Director and her rise from direct service roles to Associate Director reflects not only professional excellence but also a deep-rooted commitment to systemic change and compassionate leadership.