Keene, NH – The Hannah Grimes Center announced that Jillian Garcia, a 2010 graduate of the University of New Hampshire, has been named Program Coordinator. Garcia is responsible for managing all aspects of Hannah Grimes’ numerous workshops, seminars and educational programs in support of the development of entrepreneurs and community builders throughout the Monadnock region.

Previously, Garcia worked as a project manager in her family’s Connecticut-based construction business and was employed as an administrative assistant prior to joining the Hannah Grimes Center. In addition to her role as Program Coordinator, Garcia has been working with a partner to create a new maple sugaring business. Clearing and preparing 90 acres of sugar bush and stringing over 3 miles of tubing for sap collection, the business will soon be producing maple syrup, candies, creams, and sugar.

“Jillian brings strong organizational skills and great enthusiasm for small business and entrepreneurialism to her new role” said Mary Ann Kristiansen, Executive Director of the Hannah Grimes Center. “We’re very excited to have her become part of the Hannah Grimes team.”