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The Palace Theatre
80 Hanover St.
Manchester, New Hampshire, 03101
United States

Alexandra Martin

Alexandra Martin, PhD is the archaeologist at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH. She conducts archaeological research at the museum’s archaeological sites and is responsible for maintaining the museum’s collection of over one million archaeological artifacts. Martin is also the manager of the museum’s Abenaki Heritage Initiative. She is \ a faculty fellow in the Anthropology department and coordinator of the Native American and Indigenous Studies minor program at the University of New Hampshire. Martin holds a BA in Anthropology from Mount Holyoke College and an MA and PhD in Anthropology and Historical Archaeology from the College of William and Mary. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of archaeology (not counting her first foray into the field as a volunteer in 7th grade). Her work has taken her throughout New England, to the Caribbean, the American Southwest, historic Alabama, and Colonial Williamsburg. Martin has published about her research in Historical Archaeology and Northeast Historical Archaeology, as well as in various regional journals and newsletters. As a board member of the New Hampshire Archeological Society, she also serves as the editor of the society’s publication, The New Hampshire Archeologist.

Alison Young

Alison Young (also known as Blissful Hiker) is a solo backpacker who’s walked over 12,000 miles on six continents. She is an accomplished professional flutist who has played with the Boston and Atlanta Symphonies and recorded two solo albums. She has also worked as a nationally syndicated radio host at American Public Media. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in music from the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Brandon Gauthier

Dr. Brandon Gauthier completed his doctorate in Modern History at Fordham University in New York City in 2016. He is the director of global education at The Derryfield School in Manchester, New Hampshire and an adjunct professor of history for Fordham University. His first book, “Beyond Evil,” was published in 2022.

Cordan Haveron

Cordan Haveron earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Southern New Hampshire University and is currently completing his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership at the university. A proud U.S. Army veteran, he is the co-owner of Vetrun Movers and the founder of the Comeback Kid Mentorship Program.

David Maliar

Police Officer and Author

David Maliar has been a police officer since 2012. In that time, he has worked as a school resource officer, field training officer, an FBI-trained crisis negotiator, and instructor specializing in de-escalation. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Central Connecticut State University and is currently earning a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Corrections. Maliar is also the author of both adult and children’s books and has volunteered with the Special Olympics of Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Ernesto Burden

Ernesto Burden is the publisher of the New Hampshire Group publications at Yankee Publishing and rose through the media as a writer and digital technologist. The author of two novels, he is also a marathon runner and singer/guitarist. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Theater from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

Janice Chaka

Janice Chaka is an executive coach and CEO of the Career Introvert. She brings 17 years of HR and leadership experience into the work of helping introverts discover ways to grow their career without having to act like an extrovert.

Joni Cazeau

Joni Cazeau, MD, CHCQM is a wife, mother, family medicine physician, U.S. Navy veteran, author, and entrepreneur. Currently, she serves as a medical director for a utilization management company and homeschools her three children. Cazeau received her Bachelor of Science from Xavier University of Louisiana and her Doctor of Medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Naval Hospital Pensacola. She is the author of “The Luteal Phase Defect, A Physician’s Story of Recurrent Miscarriages to Successful Pregnancies.”

Kibar Moussoba

Kibar Moussoba is the senior program manager of people experience at Southern New Hampshire University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Marketing. His adept use of data and intelligent listening has revolutionized the university's approach to employee feedback, earning him accolades such as the SNHU Distinguished Alumni Service Award. He also serves on the board of directors for the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, allowing him to channel his expertise into board governance and organizational DEI efforts.