Adaptive Sports Partners
Meet

Meet

Meet our Team

Kelly Starr

Executive Director

Judy Northrop

Director of Events and Development

Nate Hanson

Program Manager - New Hampshire

Kerry Hussey

Program Manager - Vermont

Natasha Dalton

Program Manager - Cannon

Sarah Lemay

Administrative Assistant

Board of Directors

President

Jen McCarthy

Newark, VT

Vice President

Roy Whitaker

Lincoln, NH

Board Member

Craig Cimmons

Jay, VT

Board Member

Shari Marquis

Woodstock, NH

Board Member

Colin Paget

Lincoln, NH

Board Member

Julie Butner

Littleton, NH

Board Member

Kristen Farrell

Newburyport, MA

Our Partners

Our partners form the backbone of our organization, enabling us to offer adaptive sports across diverse locations, settings, and seasons, ensuring inclusive access to sport, recreation, and adventure for everyone.

kelly@adaptivesportspartners.org

Kelly is a highly qualified professional with a background in adaptive sports and over 10 years of experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Recreational Therapy and is certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Level 1 Adaptive SUP Instructor, and PSIA Level 1 Adaptive Ski Instructor. Kelly resides in Lyndonville with her husband, 4 kiddos, 3 dogs, and 1 cat. In addition to her professional achievements, she is an avid skier, ultrarunner, Ironman finisher, and outdoor enthusiast.

judy@adaptivesportspartners.org

Judith Farrell Northrop (she/her) hails from Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, grew up outside of Philadelphia, and graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in English. She studied at Lancaster Theological Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity. Ordained by the United Church of Christ, she served as a pastor and associate pastor for children, youth, and adults in Vermont and Texas. In other eclectic occupations, Judy has taught preschool, SKIwee, elementary art, worked at organic gardens/farms, and studied at Glassell School of Art in Houston.  Judy is married to John Northrop, and they have two awesome teens.  For fun, Judy skis, runs, hikes, gardens, and chills out with art, yoga, beach time and books. Adding spirit to family life are two rescue doggers, Ellie, a who-knows-what mix with some shepherd, and Honey, a count-me-in poodle-terrier.

nate@adaptivesportspartners.org

Nate joined the Adaptive Sports Partners’ team as a volunteer in October of 2013. Through his volunteerism, he found that he was extremely passionate about helping people of all abilities to enjoy the outdoors and participate in recreational activities. He is CARSS Level 2 certified, a certified TetraSki Trainer/Instructor, a TetraCraft instructor, a certified CPR and first aid instructor, level 1 bowling coach, and looks forward to continuing to advance his education in adaptive sports.

Nate graduated from Lakes Region Community College with degrees in Fire Science, Fire Investigation, and Fire Protection System. Nate worked as a Firefighter and Paramedic for 10 years prior to joining ASP full-time.  Nate is an avid skier, rock climber, kayaker and enjoys being outdoors. He lives in Sugar Hill with his wife who volunteers, two kids and mother.

kerry@adaptivesportspartners.org

 

Kerry earned her B.S. in Recreation Management and Policy, with a concentration in recreation therapy from the University of New Hampshire. She has spent 10+ years working in the field with kids, teens and adults. She has previously worked for Easter Seals in NH as a recreation therapist, and most recently was the Program Manager for a small inclusion department based out of the Springfield Jewish Community Center in western Massachusetts.
Kerry has personal experience with mono-skiing, having taken lessons around Vermont and Maine, and is excited to share that experience with others! She enjoys skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and disc golf! She is excited to help build an amazing adaptive program for all, and to call the NEK home!

natasha@adaptivesportspartners.org

Natasha has a long history of volunteerism in the adaptive sports, beginning as a shadow, and eventually becoming a volunteer as a teenager, into her adult years. After graduating from UMass Amherst with a Bachelor of Biology degree, she served in AmeriCorps at the Epilepsy Foundation of New England for two years and was hosted at Adaptive Sports Partners, growing an even deeper passion for the adaptive community, and gaining experience with many possible ways to create opportunities for inclusion in recreation. Natasha is overjoyed to be joining the team in this new role as Program Manager for the 2023-2024 winter season, and is looking forward to continuing her support of ASP’s mission. In her free time, Natasha loves to get outside; her favorite activities include snowboarding, hiking, kayaking, and rock climbing with friends. You can also find her baking at home. 

sarah@adaptivesportspartners.org

My name is Sarah Lemay and I started as the Administrative Assistant for Adaptive early in the summer of 2023! I’m the human to a very energetic black lab named Lucy, who occasionally helps me with paperwork at the office. Winter is my favorite season and I enjoy hiking and skiing.