Who We Are
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| Co-Directors Martha-Jean Madison Terry Ohlson-Martin |
| Outreach Coordinators |
Sally is a graduate of Partner's In Health Leadership Program and serves as a Council Member. She is the Mom of Alex and Elizabeth.
Alex was diagnosed with a malformation of the brain at seven months old. Sally's interests include Education, Early Supports & Services
and Legislative issues.
Alex was diagnosed with a malformation of the brain at seven months old. Sally's interests include Education, Early Supports & Services
and Legislative issues.
Martha-Jean and Terry have worked side by side since 1992 with a shared vision of helping parents like
themselves navigate the maze of services their children have needed. Along with other parent leaders they
assisted with the creation of Family Voices National and began NH Family Voices in 1996.
themselves navigate the maze of services their children have needed. Along with other parent leaders they
assisted with the creation of Family Voices National and began NH Family Voices in 1996.
Martha-Jean has been involved in disability issues since the mid 70's. After being a stay home mom for 15
yrs, she worked as the Supportive Parent Coordinator for NH Parent To Parent and Parent and Consultant
for Special Medical Services before becoming Co-Director of NH Family Voices. She and her husband have
been specialized foster care providers for 27 years. She is a step, birth, and adoptive parent of 12 children,
five of whom have special health care needs and disabilities and two with mental health challenges.
yrs, she worked as the Supportive Parent Coordinator for NH Parent To Parent and Parent and Consultant
for Special Medical Services before becoming Co-Director of NH Family Voices. She and her husband have
been specialized foster care providers for 27 years. She is a step, birth, and adoptive parent of 12 children,
five of whom have special health care needs and disabilities and two with mental health challenges.
Sylvia attended Rivier College, majoring in special education and elementary education, prior to two children with cancer which directed her
career path to founding the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH (Candlelighters Chapter of NH) in 1995. The past 27 years have shaped her
interests and desires to improve the capacity of systems to respond to the needs of individuals and families.
career path to founding the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH (Candlelighters Chapter of NH) in 1995. The past 27 years have shaped her
interests and desires to improve the capacity of systems to respond to the needs of individuals and families.
| Transition Coordinator Karin Harvey-Olson |
| Administrative Assistant Catherine Fitzgerald |
Karin facilitates the YEAH (Youth Educating Adults on Healthcare) Council. Elsewhere, Karin coordinates the
Siblings Program through Gateways Community Services in Nashua and teaches Sign Language. Karin and her husband
have 3 children. Daughter Ivy Rose has disabilities.
Siblings Program through Gateways Community Services in Nashua and teaches Sign Language. Karin and her husband
have 3 children. Daughter Ivy Rose has disabilities.
Catherine has many years of secretarial/office experience and supports NHFV by doing a large variety of
office tasks and projects. She is the mother of two and an active grandmother of five.
office tasks and projects. She is the mother of two and an active grandmother of five.
Terry has worked for the Parent Information Center for 21 years, initially providing trainings on early childhood issues, special education and
parent professional collaboration before becoming Co-Director of NH Family Voices. Terry is a graduate of Springfield College, has served as
adjunct faculty at UNH Manchester and is Regional Coordinator of Family Voices National. Terry and her husband are the parents of four
children. Her son Kenny has multiple disabilities.
parent professional collaboration before becoming Co-Director of NH Family Voices. Terry is a graduate of Springfield College, has served as
adjunct faculty at UNH Manchester and is Regional Coordinator of Family Voices National. Terry and her husband are the parents of four
children. Her son Kenny has multiple disabilities.
| Martha-Jean & Terry |
| NH Family Voices is uniquely able to help other families because we are family members who have personal experience negotiating the maze of services and programs for children and youth with special needs. NHFV staff understand the issues families face and can help families make informed decisions. |
| Support Assistant Joshua Madison |
Joshua is a young man exploring his talents and his preferences in the job market. He has
taken on the his responsibilities with efficiency and brings the youth presence into the NH
Family Voices office.
taken on the his responsibilities with efficiency and brings the youth presence into the NH
Family Voices office.