Meagan Barstow, and Laura M Bonk are the new appointees to the Board that will serve a three-year term.
"We are thrilled to introduce Laura Bonk and Meagan Barstow as new members of our Board of Directors. Their dedication and diverse expertise will significantly contribute to our mission of strengthening families across New Hampshire. Together, Laura and Meagan exemplify the leadership and passion that drive our efforts to create nurturing environments for all families in New Hampshire," states Mark Knights, Board Chair.
Meagan Barstow
Meagan brings extensive financial expertise and a strong dedication to community service to the board of New Hampshire Children’s Trust. Holding a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance, she has spent the past 20 years as a Controller at a local financial institution, overseeing financial stability and strategic growth.
Deeply committed to child well-being and family support, Meagan is passionate about advancing the organization’s mission to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.
A lifelong New Hampshire resident, Meagan enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and cat. Outside of work and volunteering, she enjoys spending quality time with family.
Laura M. Bonk, MS MBA
Laura has supported children in New Hampshire's foster care system for over 20 years as a foster parent, adoptive parent and educational surrogate parent. She strongly believes that many New Hampshire families need support to provide safe and nurturing environments for their children.
Laura served as Board President of 2 small non-profits and chaired the Finance Committee as an elected member of the Concord, New Hampshire School Board. She has more than 30 years of experience in the field of worker safety and environmental management.
She has a MBA from the University of New Hampshire, MS from MIT and a BS from Stanford University. She currently resides in Allenstown, New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Children’s Trust ensures parents have easy access to high-quality resources and support to help children develop the skills they need to thrive. We educate direct-service professionals, advocate for better policies to support parents, and connect with local agencies to strengthen families and lay the foundation for children's success. The mission of NHCT is to lead the drive to ensure safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments for children by educating, advocating, and collaborating.
For more information about New Hampshire Children’s Trust call 603-224-1279 or visit www.nhchildrenstrust.org
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