Catalina C. Kirsch, M.Ed. Receives NH Systems Transformation Leader Award

The Carroll County Coalition for Public Health (C3PH) and Granite United Way are proud to announce that Catalina C. Kirsch, M.Ed. has been recognized by NAMI NH (National Alliance of Mental Illness) with the NH Systems Transformation Leader Award. 

Kirsch plays a key role in Carroll County Coalition for Public Health (C3PH) as the Continuum of Care Facilitator. She joined the organization in 2017, and during the past 4 years, Kirsch has dedicated a significant portion of her efforts to building a better suicide prevention system in Carroll County. 

Kirsch holds a Master of Education degree and has worked in community education, public health and youth development for over 30 years, most of those as a NH Certified School Counselor and resident of Madison, NH. She has led efforts to promote wellness and advocate for children, youth and families in Carroll County in public schools, after school programs, early childhood and public health settings. She is an active volunteer in the local outdoor community. As a member of the C3PH team, she works in Carroll County to increase awareness of and access to services; to improve communication and collaboration among service providers; and to build capacity and expand delivery of services related to substance use disorder and mental health.

“We are fortunate to have someone as passionate and driven on our team as Catalina. This recognition from NAMI NH showcases the ways that her work has impacted lives across New Hampshire,” said Shannon Swett, Chief Impact Officer at Granite United Way. “Catalina is a true champion of mental health and through that has reduced barriers to critical supports individuals need when facing these issues.”

When choosing Kirsch for this distinguished award, NAMI NH shared these insights “Catalina wears many hats in her role at the Carroll County Coalition for Public Health – including coordinating the Carroll County Implementation Team under NAMI NH’s Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention Grant. She has helped to drive systems change by bringing together diverse groups of stakeholders and providing them with opportunities for growth and collaboration – NAMI NH is glad for her partnership and dedication to Granite Staters affected by mental illness and suicide.”

Granite United Way administers Carroll County Coalition for Public Health. 

Photo credit: Miguel Kirsch