Staff

Karen Pellicano

Community Health Case Coordinator

Hi, I’m Karen.  I started at the Grapevine in 2023 as the Community Health Case Coordinator.   

I attended child and parent programs with my kids when they were younger, and have always loved the sense of community at the Grapevine. I returned to school in 2023 to earn my degree in Public Health, and knew I wanted to work in the community to help families find their strengths and necessary resources.

Before coming to the Grapevine, I worked in a non-profit organization that secured funding for family resource centers around the state. I’ve advocated for policy change and increased funding, but I was missing the connection of working in a close community to help families. The Grapevine has been exactly what I was hoping to find.  I enjoy speaking with people about the challenges they face, and problem solving solutions together.

Lisa Swarbrick

Administrator of Finance and Human Resources

Hi, I’m Lisa Swarbrick and I am excited to be the Financial Coordinator/Office Manager of the Grapevine. Since starting here, I have felt that everything I have done in my life were steps leading me here.

I worked for one company for many years where I grew professionally and wore many hats. Throughout those years, I held positions of Office Manager, Accounting Manager, and Human Resource Director. 

During my career, I also raised a family and did my best to make time for volunteer efforts. My most rewarding volunteer work was as a tutor at our local Adult Learning center. I assisted students in working to obtain their GED, as well as, those working to obtain citizenship. Later, I joined a committee that was seeking volunteers to help maintain the local hiking trails. It wasn’t long after, thinking that I was just going to help out a little bit here and there, that I then became the Chairperson for 7 years for the Friends of North Andover Trails Committee.

As a new resident to the area, I am so happy to have found a place where I can apply my experience and skills into an organization and a community that puts family and well-being as their first priority.

Whenever not working, I can be found landscaping, gardening, creating memories with my grandchildren, or planning & hosting social events; especially themed tea parties.

Jacqueline Roland

Director of Teen Programs

Hi, I’m Jacqueline and I joined the Grapevine in 2016.  I plan programs for our Avenue A Teen Center, which serves over 300 youth from the ConVal region. I also coordinate over 60 volunteers and interns who make these programs possible. 

Previously, I organized children’s programs for the Olivia Rodham Memorial Library, worked for the Monadnock Pumpkin Festival, blogged for Stay Work Play, and Co-Chaired the New Hampshire Legislative Youth Advisory Council. I received a BA in Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University. 

I love spending time with our teens—hearing their stories and marveling at their talent in music, writing, sports, and anything they put their minds to! I specialize in cheering awkwardly during music performances, basketball games, or any other situation where awkward cheering feels even more awkward.

When I’m not at the Teen Center, I can be found drinking tea, grocery shopping, or watering my menagerie of houseplants!

Rosemary Nugent

Kinship Navigator

Hi, my name is Rosemary Nugent and I first connected to the Grapevine as a grandparent.  In 2015, a new group, “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren “ was formed and I became an avid member of the group and like they say, the rest is history.

As Kinship Navigator, it is my hope to support and connect other grandparents and kinship caregivers to resources  that will help them in their new roles. My position as state rep for Generations United and my work on  the NH Senate Commission, Studying Grandfamilies in NH, will certainly work to my advantage.

I live in Antrim with my husband, grandson, 3 cats and one crazy dog and enjoy camping with my family and substitute teaching at Antrim Elementary School.

Carol Lunan, M.Ed.

Parent Group Facilitator

Hi I am Carol and I have been with the Grapevine for a long time! In 2000, I joined a group of parents of four year olds to create the Learning Vine Preschool and taught as lead teacher from 2000 to 2017.

I collaborate with staff, families and community members to develop programs that support families.

I have worked in a variety of positions including as a teacher at Happy Valley Preschool, as a public school kindergarten teacher, and a Harris Center environmental educator.

I love my job and have heard this from others who work with me at The Grapevine. I have worked here for 20 years and I still love my job. I cannot imagine working anyplace else!!

My children are both grown up and I have 3 grandchildren…. they really do keep you young. We play all the time!!

Andrea Jurewich, M.Ed.

Early Childhood Educator

Hi, I am Andrea and I work with children in the Better Beginnings program and facilitate parent support groups. I found the Grapevine as a parent in 2016. Both of my boys have enjoyed programming at the Grapevine.

It has been a very natural and welcoming transition from parent to staff member at such a wonderful resource center.

Before becoming a mother, I was a classroom teacher for about ten years. I taught first and second grade for Boston Public Schools. In 2014, my husband and I traded city life for life in beautiful Antrim. I was a kindergarten teacher in the ConVal school district for one year before resigning to focus on raising my children. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Boston University and a Master’s in Special Education from the University of Massachusetts Boston.

In my free time I enjoy hiking with my family, trips to Maine, and meeting up with my book club friends.