About Brigid’s House Of Hope
Brigid’s House of Hope is here to help support survivors who enter our program. We provide a safe space to heal and aid in their aid in their safe reintegration into their community.
Why Brigid’s?
At Brigid’s House of Hope, our name is a testament to our commitment to providing sanctuary and support for survivors of human trafficking. Drawing inspiration from the name “Brigid”, meaning “power”, “strength”, “vigor”, and “virtue” we aim to emulate these traits in our approach to aiding those in need.
Our Mission
How We Do It
Survivors
We’ve provided safe housing for 15 Survivors of Human Trafficking
Support Pets
Hours Of Help
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Meet Our Board and Staff
The Team Behind Brigid’s
Dr. Miranda Lane
Sarah Holt
Audriana Mekula
Jennifer Durant
Bethany Cottrell
Jenny Everett King
Sharon Delaney
Monica Lord
Executive Director
Dr. Miranda Lane
Dr. Miranda Lane (she/her) is an organizational leadership psychologist and mental health clinician with extensive nonprofit leadership experience. An expert in organizational culture, trauma-informed leadership, and employee wellness, she brings structure, support, and sustainability to Brigid’s House of Hope as its Executive Director. With over eight years experience as a trauma-focused mental health clinician, her clinical expertise is invaluable in supporting survivors with complex mental health needs and in equipping staff to do the same. Dr. Lane holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Psychology from William James College with a concentration in Leading Nonprofits & NGOs. She also holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Park University. Her doctoral research focused on institutional systemic trauma in the mental health field and the impact of trauma-informed leadership on that experience. In her spare time, Dr. Lane is a compulsive reader, amateur art enthusiast, and standup comedy fan. A transplant from the Pacific Northwest, she is more than mildly obsessed with rainstorms and really good coffee. She practices self-care by singing exuberantly in her car and pretending no one can see her, giggling at pictures of teacup pigs, and spending time with her family and friends.
Credentials:PsyD, LCMHC
Program Director
Sarah Holt
Sarah Holt (she/her) is the Program Director at Brigid’s House of Hope, overseeing all aspects of case management programming. She provides trauma-informed, victim-centered housing services to survivors, supervises interns/case managers, and ensures compliance/growth. With 7 years’ experience in victim services, Sarah excels in trauma-informed leadership/care, program growth and policy development, service data management, confidentiality, and fostering partnerships with community organizations and landlords. She holds a Master’s in Victim’s Services Management and has worked at multiple domestic/sexual violence and human trafficking programs. Sarah lives in southern NH with her wife and 5 cats, and enjoys bullet-journaling.
Credentials:MS
Board Chair
Audriana Mekula
Place of Employment:New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office
Professional Title:Assistant Attorney General
Credentials:JD
Board Secretary
Jennifer Durant
Place of Employment:Southern New Hampshire University
Professional Title:Assistant Director, National Partner Network I Southern New Hampshire University
Credentials:Masters in Sociological Practice
Founder & Board Trustee
Bethany Cottrell
Place of Employment:OPLC, State of NH
Professional Title:Founder
Board Trustee
Jenny Everett King
Place of Employment:Home Base Collaborative Family Counseling
Professional Title:Co-Executive Director
Credentials:LICSW
Board Trustee
Sharon Delaney
Place of Employment:Portsmouth Team Building
Professional Title:Facilitator
Credentials:MA Vocational Rehabilitation
Board Trustee
Monica Lord
Place of Employment:Lamprey Health Care & Hope on Haven Hill
Professional Title:Family Nurse Practitioner/Site Medical Director
Credentials:MBA, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Task Force
NH receives Federal funding to support anti-trafficking efforts and creates a formalized Task Force against Human Trafficking.
Housing Need Identified
Specialized housing services remain unavailable in New Hampshire for victims of Human Trafficking.
Our founder, along with members of the Task Force and community, identify great need for housing services and discuss mission and plan for the first safe house in NH.
Board Formed
Brigid’s House of Hope became a nonprofit Rental property opportunity made available to the Board. Currently being renovated.
Further Development
Federal Grant
Doors Opened
First Graduate From the Program
First Full Time Executive Director
In 2024, we were able to bring on our first full time Executive Director.
How We Can Make an Impact Together
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Volunteering at Brigid’s House allows you to directly impact the lives of survivors.
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Together, we can raise awareness and advocate for the rights of survivors.