Empowering Communities for Brighter Futures
A New England Approach to Youth Diversion
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Grappone Conference Center
Concord, NH
Meet the 2026 Summit Planning Committee
Guided by Experience. Built Through Collaboration.
The New England Youth Diversion Summit is shaped by a dedicated multidisciplinary Planning Committee representing juvenile justice, diversion, behavioral health, prevention, education, law enforcement, youth advocacy, and community-based organizations from across New England.
Together, this group brings deep professional expertise, regional perspective, and a shared commitment to creating a Summit experience that is practical, timely, collaborative, and grounded in the real needs of youth-serving professionals and communities.
From identifying emerging topics and reviewing proposals to helping guide the overall participant experience, the Planning Committee plays an essential role in ensuring the Summit reflects both purpose and practice.
Host Organization & Summit Leadership
The New England Youth Diversion Summit is hosted by the New Hampshire Juvenile Court Diversion Network, whose staff lead the strategic planning, production, communications, and participant experience that bring the event to life.
Lori Walter, CMP
Summit Event Manager and Operations & Training Specialist, NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network
Lori is the Summit Event Manager for the 2026 New England Youth Diversion Summit and is the Operations & Training Specialist for the New Hampshire Juvenile Court Diversion Network. For more than seven years, she has directed the planning, production, and overall event management of the Network’s Annual Summit—first as a consultant and now as a member of the NHJCDN team—guiding its growth from a New Hampshire conference into this year’s inaugural New England regional Summit.
With more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit operations, trainings, and conference management, Lori brings expertise in strategic planning, participant experience, continuing education compliance, logistics, and event execution. As a Certified Meeting Professional, she is passionate about creating polished learning experiences that foster connection, collaboration, and practical impact.
Alissa Cannon
Executive Director, NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network
Alissa is the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Juvenile Court Diversion Network and brings more than 15 years of experience across juvenile justice, community health, education, and nonprofit leadership. She oversees statewide diversion programming, grant management, organizational development, and evidence-informed policy initiatives designed to strengthen youth outcomes across New Hampshire.
Alissa is deeply committed to equity, behavioral health advocacy, and collaborative systems change. Her work focuses on building strategic partnerships, expanding access to inclusive resources, and advancing innovative approaches that support young people, families, and communities.
Maeve Dubiel, MS
Administrative Coordinator, NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network
Maeve is the Administrative Coordinator for the New Hampshire Juvenile Court Diversion Network, where she supports organizational operations, communications, project coordination, and social media management. Since joining NHJCDN in 2025, she has played an important role in strengthening administrative systems, expanding outreach efforts, and managing social media communications for the Network’s statewide initiatives and the Annual Summit.
Maeve brings a background in law enforcement training, criminal justice, and program support to her work. She is committed to helping create organized, responsive systems that allow the Network’s programs, partnerships, communications, and outreach efforts to operate efficiently and effectively.
Diane Casale, CPS
Program Coordinator, NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network
Diane is the Program Coordinator for the New Hampshire Juvenile Court Diversion Network, bringing more than three decades of leadership in juvenile court diversion. Prior to joining NHJCDN in 2021, Diane spent 28 years developing and directing the Greater Derry Juvenile Diversion Program at The Upper Room.
In her statewide role, Diane partners closely with local diversion programs to strengthen accreditation standards, improve data collection, and support high-quality, youth-centered practices. She also facilitates trainings, oversees the Network’s monthly communications, and helps guide innovative initiatives that enhance consistency, credibility, and outcomes across New Hampshire’s diversion system.
Regional Planning Committee Members
The Summit is further shaped by a multidisciplinary Regional Planning Committee made up of professionals from across New England representing juvenile justice, diversion, behavioral health, prevention, education, law enforcement, youth advocacy, and community-based organizations. Together, these members help guide educational content, identify emerging topics, and ensure the Summit reflects the evolving needs of youth-serving professionals and communities.
Rose Albert, MA
Executive Director, Rhode Island for Community and Justice
Rose is the Executive Director of Rhode Island for Community and Justice (RICJ), a Providence-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing bias, bigotry, and racism while promoting understanding and mutual respect across communities. Under her leadership, RICJ empowers youth ages 14–24 through leadership development, youth advocacy, diversion programming, and community dialogue initiatives designed to elevate youth voice and create social change.
Rose is deeply committed to building more inclusive and equitable systems by centering the lived experiences of young people. She leads a dynamic team focused on developing the next generation of community leaders while expanding opportunities for restorative practices, civic engagement, and meaningful youth involvement across Rhode Island.
Erica Bromley, MSW
Founder, KADE Consulting
Erica is the founder of KADE Consulting and a consultant for the Connecticut Youth Services Association and The Justice Education Center. She brings more than 25 years of experience in youth justice reform, juvenile diversion, and restorative practices.
Erica has led statewide juvenile justice initiatives in Connecticut, including the development of a restorative justice-based diversion model, the removal of status offenses from court jurisdiction, and the management of diversion grant programs supporting agencies statewide. She currently serves as an appointed member of Connecticut’s Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee and is recognized as a Georgetown Fellow in Juvenile Diversion.
Sarah Harlow, MA, PS-C
Co-Director of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center at ADEPT Educational Institute of Maine, Inc.
Sarah is the Co-Director of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center at ADEPT Educational Institute of Maine, Inc.. Since entering the prevention field in 2014, Sarah has become widely recognized for her innovative work in workforce development, training design, prevention communications, and technical assistance.
Sarah has led and collaborated on numerous regional and national initiatives focused on prevention education, research translation, onboarding, and emerging topics affecting youth and communities. She is passionate about helping professionals build practical skills, think creatively, and strengthen prevention systems across New England and beyond.
Janelle E. LaPlante
Board Member, NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network
Janelle is a Ph.D. student in Psychology at the University of New Hampshire and has served on the New Hampshire Juvenile Court Diversion Network’s Board of Directors since 2024. Her academic work focuses on applying psychological science to improve systems, strengthen youth outcomes, and support evidence-informed approaches to community well-being.
Janelle is passionate about bridging research and practice to foster meaningful change and bring fresh perspectives to youth-serving systems.
Shannon M. Massaroco, MS, PMP
Chief of Program Development for the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families, Division of Youth Development
Shannon is the Chief of Program Development for the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families, Division of Youth Development. With more than 20 years of public sector experience, she leads cross-agency strategy, federal grant implementation, compliance oversight, and systems coordination to advance accountable, data-driven youth justice reform.
Shannon directs major statewide initiatives designed to reduce confinement, strengthen community-based alternatives, and improve equity across youth-serving systems. Her work is rooted in collaboration, performance measurement, and sustainable systems change.
Paul M. McNeil, MPH
Prevention Coordinator, New England High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NEHIDTA)
Paul is the Prevention Coordinator for the New England High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, where he supports school- and community-based prevention initiatives across the region. With more than a decade of experience, his work focuses on youth-centered, evidence-informed strategies that strengthen protective factors, reduce overdose risk, and connect education, public health, and diversion systems.
Paul is committed to translating prevention research into practical tools and trainings that help youth-serving professionals respond effectively to emerging challenges in schools and communities.
Nicole Mitchell, MA, LADC, LCS, RYT
Director of Grafton County Alternative Sentencing
Board Member, NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network
Nicole is the Director of Grafton County Alternative Sentencing, where she oversees the Grafton County Juvenile Restorative Justice Program. With a background spanning behavioral health, recovery support, and restorative justice, Nicole brings a multidisciplinary perspective to youth intervention and community accountability work.
Licensed in both New Hampshire and Vermont, Nicole is deeply committed to helping justice-involved youth and families access supportive, restorative pathways that promote healing, growth, and long-term success.
Katie Perry-Lorentz, JD
Senior Director of Strategic Innovation at the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
Katherine (Katie) is the Senior Director of Strategic Innovation at the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services. Since joining DYS in 2021, Katie has led key statewide reform efforts focused on detention alternatives, strategic systems improvement, and youth-centered policy development.
Katie began her career as a public defender representing young people and later expanded her work through civil legal advocacy on behalf of youth and families. She brings a strong commitment to justice, innovation, and building more equitable pathways for system-involved youth.
Nicole Rodler, CRSW
Juvenile Division Coordinator and Certified Recovery Support Worker, Rochester Police Department
Nicole is the Juvenile Division Coordinator and Certified Recovery Support Worker for the Rochester Police Department. With more than 25 years of experience working with youth, she has served in mental health, probation, prevention, and law enforcement roles throughout New England.
A longtime advocate for diversion and prevention, Nicole previously served as Board Chair of the New Hampshire Juvenile Court Diversion Network for more than a decade and continues to support the organization through her service on the Summit Planning Committee. Her work remains focused on strengthening community partnerships, early intervention, and positive youth outcomes.
Daniele Michelle Rose, MBA
Program Manager for the Massachusetts Youth Diversion Program, Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
Daniele has more than 20 years of experience within DYS, and has held numerous leadership roles dedicated to improving outcomes for youth and families involved in the juvenile justice system.
She has helped develop and implement innovative youth-centered initiatives designed to strengthen diversion pathways, reduce deeper system involvement, and create more responsive supports for young people across Massachusetts. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to child development, family engagement, and long-term success for youth.
This event is managed by the NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network (NHJCDN). For more information about the NHJCDN, please return to the NHJCDN Home page.
NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network
10 Ferry Street, Suite 315
Concord, NH 03301
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