Staff
Maddie St. Laurent
Substance Misuse Prevention Coordinator
Maddie is the Substance Misuse Prevention Coordinators for the Greater Sullivan County Regional Public Health Network. In her role she provides substance misuse and mental health education, support, and prevention guidance to youth, parents & caregivers, educational staff, and members of the community. Maddie previously worked for the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and is passionate about supporting mental health and wellbeing. Maddie holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.B.A. from Southern New Hampshire University.
Lexi Henderson
Public Health Emergency Prepardness Coordinator
Lexi joined the Greater Sullivan Public Health Network in 2026, and serves as the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Greater Sullivan County. Lexi is proud to be part of work that helps strengthen the health, safety, and preparedness of our community. Lexi is passionate about helping others and supporting the health and well-being of the communities she serves. Lexi focuses on public health preparedness, emergency response and building strong partnerships that help our community be better prepared for challenges that may impact our health and safety. Lexi believes that public health is truly a community effort. By working together, sharing resources, and supporting one another, we can create healthier, safer, and more resilient communities. Lexi obtained her Bachelors in Health Science with a specialization in community health and health promotion from Keene State College. Lexi also holds a Master of Public Health Degree from the University of New England.
Taralyn Bielaski
Public Health Advisory Council Coordinator
Taralyn joined the Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network in 2021. Public health and public health awareness are a few of her passions. Currently in her role at Dartmouth Health she supports the Food is Medicine Programs across the Dartmouth Health system. Prior to this role, she was with New London Hospital as the Wellness & Population health coordinator. Taralyn obtained her bachelors in Health Care Studies from Daemen College, later returning to her alma mater for her Masters in Public Health.
Andrea Smith
Continuum of Care Coordinator
Andrea Smith is a Senior Community Health Partnership Coordinator at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center with more than six years of experience advancing community health through public health programming, prevention, and partnership development. Her work focuses on building partnerships across healthcare, public health, education, and community organizations; using community health data to inform programs and strategies; and supporting the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based initiatives. Andrea is a Certified Prevention Specialist, Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and Connect Suicide Prevention Trainer, and is passionate about strengthening community capacity and creating collaborative, sustainable approaches to improving health and well-being.
Deryn Ayres
Senior Community Health Coordinator
Deryn is dedicated to promoting substance misuse prevention, education, resources, and support in the Greater Sullivan County area. Prior to her role with Dartmouth Health, she worked with community partners across Massachusetts and New Hampshire to promote cancer prevention initiatives, advocacy efforts, fundraising for cancer research, and community engagement. She holds a B.S. in Business Management, with minors in Public Health and Health Management and Policy from the University of New Hampshire. Deryn also holds a Master of Public Health Degree from Southern New Hampshire University, and is an Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist and Community Health Worker.
Barbara Farnsworth
Director, Community Health Improvement, Dartmouth Health
Barbara Farnsworth is the Director of Community Health Improvement at Dartmouth Health. Barbara manages several programs including Substance Misuse Prevention, Continuum of Care, Drug Free Communities and Emergency Preparedness through the Regional Public Health Networks in the Greater Sullivan County and Upper Valley regions. In addition, Barbara serves on the board of the Hartford Community Coalition, The Good Neighbor Health Clinic and Everybody Wins VT!