Meet Our Team

Board Chair

Cassie has over 20 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Army, where she retired as a lieutenant colonel. Cassie has expertly led high-performing teams through some of the military's most challenging situations. As the founder of Iterata, she is passionate about empowering individuals to reach their leadership potential, and also mentors within the Venture Mentoring Team and serves on the Leadership Council of the National Small Business Association. Cassie’s dedication to resilience, empowerment, and fostering growth is an invaluable asset to our mission.

Board Vice Chair

Dr. Michael Southworth is a vascular surgeon affiliated with multiple hospitals in the southern Maine and New Hampshire areas. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 30 years. He was our founder’s mentor in vascular and wound care practice for many years prior to joining our board.

Board Secretary

Michelle has been a life-long creative thinker and designer. She spends time managing project flow as the VP of MacDougall’s and is an expert in crafting client solutions. She uses her passion for the design process to understand, interpret and communicate visual concepts via dynamic websites, compelling print materials, engaging interactive experiences and robust branding strategies.

Board Treasurer & Multifaceted volunteer

After losing her leg in March 2021 due to a vascular condition and learning about our founder & organization, Jill reached out to share her valuable time and knowledge. With nearly 30 years in real estate, she has exceptional people skills and is an expert at helping others navigate transitions in living quite literally. She brings our team enhanced diversity, experience and passion.

Board Member

Daniel is a strategic and results-drive Vice President, Human Resources and HR Consultant. He has extensive experience in talent management, workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement while fostering a high-performance culture that attracts, retains and develops top talent.

Board Member

Steven Kiander, CPA is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience in a multitude of areas considering his vast experience.  Steven currently specializes in small closely held businesses, working with owners of S-Corps, partnerships, and LLC’s.   Steven helps companies understand strategic vision to prepare for upsizing, financing, growth, retirement, downsizing and more.  During Steven’s 28-year career in finance he has provided oversight in financial compliance, risk management, and reporting for tax across federal, state, and local environments.  He has held senior financial leadership roles including Director of Accounting for the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, CFO for the NH State Liquor Commission, and controller of a $40M nonprofit agency. Steven has worked as both an Internal Auditor and external auditor to help manage federal and state finance.  Steven brings a deep commitment to internal controls, nonprofit compliance readiness, and strategic financial planning, helping organizations strengthen stewardship responsibly.

Chief Business Officer

Emily blends analytical rigor with creative strategy to accelerate missions. She holds degrees in communications, apparel design, and business with a focus on philanthropy and nonprofit leadership. She has deep experience in business development, strategic planning, branding, and fund development, and she is proficient in building scalable systems and mission-aligned partnerships. A Midwest-raised, intrepid optimist, she works remotely while traveling to cultivate community and lives her mantra to “be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Executive Administrator

Terry has several decades of administrative experience that she generously lends to our organization and is the office manager of the Nashua Teacher’s Union.

H.O.P.E. Program Director

Jane is a leader who builds programs and projects and manages teams to turn “we should do this” into “we actually did it.” Known for bringing order to chaos, she pairs structure with heart, because the best work isn’t just organized, it’s meaningful.

Jane is drawn to storytelling through photography and event planning, and loves traveling, reading, exploring psychology, and cooking, often finding inspiration in the everyday moments she aims to help others notice and remember. She believes that attention is a form of care, and that when we slow down enough to truly see what’s in front of us, even the smallest moments can become something lasting.

A quality improvement professional passionate about helping others and creating a meaningful impact. She thrives on finding ways to improving processes, supporting teams, and enhancing outcomes. Outside of work, you will usually find her exploring new recipes, experimenting in the kitchen, or planning my next hiking adventure. She is a big believer that growth comes from curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement, both personally and professionally.

Beneficiary Relations Specialist

Intake Director

Jean is an accomplished and diversely trained retired nurse with over 40 years of clinical and surgical experience. She worked closely with our founder in the OR and at vascular practice for several years prior to retiring from nursing and joining our volunteer team in early 2021 to direct our clinical intake process for amputee beneficiaries.

Beneficiary Relations Intake Specialist

Alissa is a knowledgeable amputee with a lot of personal clinical experience who thrives on helping others better understand the landscape of their limb loss journey, advocate for themself and feel connected to the community. She is also a talented business & marketing expert.

Beneficiary Relations Specialist

Hillary was born with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and as a teenager she developed a grapefruit-sized tumor on her right heel. After 10 years and multiple unsuccessful surgeries, she made the decision to have my right leg amputated below the knee in 2015. Today, she works in the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) industry, where she helps new amputees and their families navigate their limb loss journey with confidence and hope. Exercise has always been a major part of her life. She’s completed countless races, including a half marathon, and loves challenging herself to stay active every day. When she’s not working or exercising, you'll find her spending time with family and friends, crafting, or perfecting her sourdough baking skills.

Director of Running Blades

Sierra is a Manufacturing Engineer with and an advanced degree in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She is a problem solver, finds prosthetics fascinating and loves working with the systems of the body.

Technical Operator

Tanya is a New Hampshire–based tech generalist who helps Less Leg More Heart run smarter, faster, and more securely. Her toolkit span is impressive and her superpower is turning messy requests into streamlined, dependable systems that scale our mission’s impact.

Media Specialist

Zach became a left below knee amputee in November 2022 after an accident beginning of the same year. Diagnosed with CRPS, his leg was eventually amputated after his foot and ankle lost circulation and necrotic. He has experience working in nonprofits and in a variety of creative capacities, including video and photo editing, graphic design and photography.

Social Media Specialist

Lavinia is a college student who elects to give her limited time and talent to our marketing committee through social media graphic design and publication.

Beneficiary Relations & Tech Assist

Ancillary administrator