Stay Work Play NH Appoints New Executive Director

MANCHESTER, NH — Stay Work Play New Hampshire, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to attracting and retaining young people in New Hampshire, announced Monday that it has appointed a new Executive Director.

Corinne Benfield, a Manchester resident, "brings extensive experience in fostering partnerships with corporate and community leaders, particularly in promoting economic growth and community engagement," according to the organization.

Most recently, Benfield served as Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships at the Currier Museum of Art, for which she "played a pivotal role in advancing the museum’s mission, forging strong relationships with employers, stakeholders, and investors," Stay Work Play said.

She also previously led the Leadership Greater Manchester program and the Manchester Young Professionals group at the Greater Manchester Chamber.

"Corinne’s wealth of experience in mission-driven fundraising, leadership programming, and corporate engagement combined with her passion for serving young people will be invaluable to guiding our strategic plan as we begin the next chapter in the organization’s journey," Stay Work Play NH Board of Directors Co-Chair Kaitlyn Woods said. "With our shared vision for creating a New Hampshire where young people want to and can stay, work, and play, we know that Corinne’s leadership will help to build an even more vibrant state for young people and the businesses that want to retain them."

Benfield said she is "truly honored to join Stay Work Play as Executive Director."

She added, in part: "I’ve been lucky to experience the beauty, possibility, and community that New Hampshire has to offer, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to amplify the uniqueness of this state for both current young residents and those considering making New Hampshire their home."

In her free time, Benfield said she enjoys exploring the state’s nature trails, discovering new local businesses, and spending time with her husband and two dogs at Newfound Lake.