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Staff
Stephen Belmont
Community Health Emergency Preparedness
Stephen joined the Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network in December 2020. He is passionate about preventing and mitigating public health emergencies, and promoting public safety in our communities. Previous to holding this position Stephen worked in EMS for 11 years. Most recently Stephen was the EMS Chief for South Royalton Rescue Squad in South Royalton Vermont. Stephen graduated from Saint Anselm College in 2011 with a degree in Criminal Justice. He obtained his paramedic certificate in 2015 from The New England EMS Institute.
Deryn Smith
Substance Misuse Prevention 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 a Certified Prevention Specialist.
Lauren Chambers
Continuum of Care Facilitator
Lauren is the Continuum of Care Facilitator dedicated to working with the community to increase support, access, and best practices across the continuum of care for substance use disorder. Prior to her role with Dartmouth Health, she worked with prevention coalitions in Massachusetts since 2013, supporting partners to implement evidence-based strategies locally and regionally. She holds a B.S. in Nutrition & Wellness from the University of New Hampshire, a Master’s in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and is a Certified Prevention Specialist.
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.
Hanna Brooks
Community Health Partnership Coordinator
Hanna joined the Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network in 2022, and primarily focuses on youth engagement and marginalized populations between Greater Sullivan County and the Upper Valley. In her role, she works with providing resources and support to schools related to substance misuse. Prior to her role at Dartmouth Health, Hanna worked with at-risk youth in the behavioral health field. She holds a B.A in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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!