Bedford NH Democrats

SHANA POTVIN - Co-CHAIR

Shana has been involved with the Bedford Democrats since moving here and is currently serving her second term as Chair, having previously served as Vice Chair.  Shana also serves as the Secretary for the Hillsborough County Democratic Committee. Shana is dedicated to making sure that Democrats are heard and represented in Bedford. Shana is an experienced nonprofit Project Manager with a demonstrated history of success working for several nonprofit organizations in Director level positions. In addition to the Bedford Dems,  Shana has most recently volunteered in the following capacities: 

 

• Stand By Me Steering Committee,  Chair, Ross A. Lurgio Middle School (2011-2019)

• Destination Imagination Team Manager (2010-2017)

• Bedford Energy Commission, Chair (2014-2017)

• Bedford Library Foundation Board Member (2015-2016)

• Executive Board Member, Personal Responsibility Organization (2017-present)

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KATY CUTSHALL - C0-CHAIR

Raised in New Hampshire, educational and career opportunities took Katy around the country. In 1998, she was happy to move back to the Granite State, choosing  Bedford as the place to continue her career and raise her family.  After retirement from a 26 year career in investment management and with an empty nest, Katy gives her time and energy to various groups that align with her values of fostering a strong and caring community. She currently serves as Co-Chair for the Bedford Dems, after serving for 4 years as Vice Chair and she is also the Co-Chair of the Hillsborough County Democratic Committee. Katy proudly serves as Chair of the Bedford Library Foundation. 

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sue holstein - SECRETARY

Sue Holstein and her husband Richie moved to Bedford in 1982 shortly after the birth of their first child. They raised their sons here, enjoying all that Bedford has to offer growing families.

 

She fell in love with New Hampshire when she attended Colby-Sawyer College. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Economics at Boston University, she moved to back to New Hampshire permanently. Now retired, Sue held a variety of finance related positions during her working career. She even served several years as secretary for Bedford’s Planning Board, Zoning Board, Conservation Commission, and Historic District Commission.

 

Sue’s involvement with Democratic politics dates back to the early 1970’s as a volunteer with George McGovern’s presidential campaign in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York. She especially enjoys meeting fellow citizens while doing door-to-door campaigning. Her most memorable campaign experience was meeting Barack Obama right here in Bedford and attending his 2008 inauguration in D.C.

 

Sue is committed to improving life in Bedford and is grateful to be involved in the Bedford Democrats.

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Julie Donovan - TREASURER

Julie grew up in England, in a Union household and supporting the Labour Party.  She met her future husband Hugh at University College London and both have BSc. (hons) in Statistics. After graduating, Julie worked in an international investment office in the financial district of London. Julie moved to the USA in 1988 and became a citizen in 2003. Since then, she has voted for Democrats in every election. Julie moved to Bedford in 2010. Julie has served as  a volunteer Treasurer 13 times and a member of charitable boards at Town, County and State levels.

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