About New Hampshire Outright
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be You.
Welcome to New Hampshire Outright, a non-profit dedicated to supporting, protecting, and advocating for LGBTQ+ youth across the state. We’re also a community where those young people and their allies can find strength, guidance, and hope. From our roots as Seacoast Outright, we’ve grown into a statewide movement committed to ensuring access to programs, groups and resources for LGBTQ+ young people. Learn More About Our History.
Our Mission.
Our mission is to serve, support, and advocate for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies across New Hampshire.
Meet Our Team.
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Executive Director
With NHO since 2023
Favorite Event:
My favorite Outright program is our Little Outrighters group. They teach me everyday how important it is to speak your truth, and find space for joy.
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Director of Development
With NHO since 2025
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Deputy Director
With NHO since 2021
Favorite Event:
My favorite Outright event is Portsmouth Pride; it's a space full of love, queer joy, and authentic self-expression!
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Youth Programs Director
With NHO since 2022
Favorite Event:
My favorite event would be Alphabet Prom. I love seeing all the fabulous LGBTQ+ and allied youth dressed up and being part of an affirming space that celebrates who they are!
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Youth Outreach Coordinator
With NHO since 2024
Favorite Event:
My favorite Outright event is our annual Halloween Party, because I love to see everyone having fun with their costumes!
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Youth Programs Assistant
With NHO since 2024
Favorite Event:
My favorite program is the monthly Friday night activity group, which brings together both age groups for a shared creative experience. The act of creating together adds a sense of magic and expands what peer support can be.
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Event and Operations Coordinator
With NHO since 2025
Favorite Event:
My favorite NHO event hands down is Portsmouth Pride. The parade and festival is a celebration of love, joy, and solidarity for everyone from all walks of life. It's what first brought me to this great organization and one of the many reasons they are stuck with me.
Board of Directors.
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Board Chair | he / him / his
Since 2021
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
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Vice Chair + Treasurer | she / her / hers
Since 2023DARCI Creative
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Treasurer & Parent Group Facilitator | she / her / hers
Since 2014
Robert J. Lister Academy
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Board Member & Parent Group Facilitator | she / her / hers
Since 2017
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Secretary & Facilitator | she / her / hers
Since 2013
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Board Member | he / him / his
Since 2023
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
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Board Member | she / her / they / them
Since 2021
University of New Hampshire
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Board Member | she / her / hers
Since 2025
LifeStance Health
Join the Board.
Job Opportunities
LGBTQIA+ Youth Support Group Facilitator (Laconia Area)
Volunteer facilitators are critical to the success of New Hampshire Outright in helping us fulfill our important mission. We are currently re-envisioning our programming and how we staff our various groups, and to that end, are seeking people who are committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ youth.
Facilitators get the satisfaction of knowing that they are making a real difference for our kids!
If you are interested in this position, please contact amy@nhoutright.org with a resume, including a few sentences to the questions in the job description below.