Moné Cassier is a co-founder of the former Sober Sisters Recovery and founder of Malley Farm for Women. She has served as Executive Director for the last 8 years and continues in that role today.
With 16+ years experience of recovery, her passion has always been to help women heal through health and wellness. Fitness has played a vital role in Moné’s recovery and self-care. She chose to train for and run several half marathon fundraisers, two of which raised the seed money needed to spearhead this amazing non-profit for women.
With years of experience in property management, Moné has not only serviced the community but also raised funds and managed the restoration of the historic Malley Farm. As a proud Somersworth resident, she is dedicated to continuing the mission and is excited for the future of Malley Farm for Women!
Mark Sipple
President
Mark has served New Hampshire’s youth and families as Executive Director of Malley Farm Boys Home for over 30 years and is currently the Executive Director of Green Street NH, a nonprofit organization that serves alumni of the Malley Farm Boys Home. He’s an experienced professional leader in the nonprofit community and is active on city and state committees that address addiction, education, mental illness, and affordable housing.
Mark attended the College of the Holy Cross, has a B.A. in Public Policy, and was a member of the Peace Corps in Honduras. Fitness is also a part of Mark’s self-care. He has been a marathon runner for many years.
Dale & Laura Houde
LAURA HOUDE, SECRETARY
Dale and Laura Houde are both individuals in long term recovery. They have three adult daughters and two Boston Terriers. Dale and Laura enjoy camping, motorcycles, boating, community service and time with family and friends.
Dale is a local small business owner and a maintenance technician at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dover, New Hampshire.
Laura is the Practice Coordinator for the Wentworth Health Partners Community Dental Center and Central Support. Laura is also a mentor and champion for the Substance Use Response Team at Wentworth Douglass Hospital.
Michael & Beth Ruby
Long time residents of Seacoast, New Hampshire, Michael and Beth Ruby are both individuals in long term recovery. Michael has worked in the Substance Use Disorder field, serving as a counselor at a local detox/rehabilitation center. Next to helping raise five daughters, Michael considers his time as a counselor the most meaningful work of his life. He currently works at Lonza Biologics in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Beth Ruby has worked in early childhood education for 33 years. She is also an event planner, offering menu planning, flowers, and decoration through her new business, Bashes and Blooms by Beth. She is passionate about the Malley Farm mission and assists in the planning of events, public awareness, and community involvement.
Katie Andersen
Katie Andersen joined the Board of Directors in the spring of 2023. Katie is an alumnus of Sober Sisters Recovery and has over eight years of recovery. She is the proud single mother of two teenage boys, loves the outdoors, and crafting. Beach meditation at sunrise is Katie's source of strength for her health and wellness.
Katie worked at a local treatment center for mothers and children as Resident Case Manager and is now a Patient Assistant Representative Clerk at a local health care center. She received her CRSW, (Certified Recovery Support Worker) in 2022.
Katie remains involved at Malley Farm and has since her completion in 2016. She served as the on-site Resident Assistant and continues to be part of the day-to-day operations.
Joey Macoul
Joey Macoul joined the Board of Directors in the summer of 2023. Joey has worked in the insurance industry for 23 years, with expertise in commercial auto and general liability claims, litigation management, field investigation, teams management, and as an IT product owner.
Outside of work, Joey served as a volunteer EMT for Newmarket Fire and Rescue, on the board of the Newmarket Fire Fighters Association, and as president of the NFFA board. He has also been a mentor for the Big Brother Big Sister organization and volunteered at Camp Sunshine, a camp for kids with terminal illness.
Joey is a Reiki Master and Qi Gong instructor at several seacoast studios, a gift he shares at Malley Farm for Women.
Leah Lynch
Leah Lynch joined the Board of Directors in the spring of 2024. She is the proud, award-winning owner of Beautique Salon, Spa & Lash Lounge in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
In addition to being a successful business owner and member of her community, Leah also donates her time to provide healing services at Malley Farm for Women.
Leah is a certified yoga instructor and wellness advocate and is certified in Reiki, integrated energy therapy, and shamanic healing.
In Memoriam: Lisa Marie Johnson
In November of 2022, we lost Board Member Lisa Marie Johnson to cancer. She was a great friend, one of the original supporters of Sober Sisters Recovery. Below is a message from Lisa’s friend and Executive Director, Moné Cassier:
On behalf of myself, the Board of Directors and the whole recovery community, we would like to honor Lisa Marie Johnson. Lisa served the Malley Farm mission in a masterly fashion since 2015. She joined our Board of Directors in 2020. Lisa, one of our pioneers, not only assisted in the clean-out and upkeep of Malley Farm, but also served all the women that resided and recreated their lives here right up until her untimely death.
Lisa, we know you are watching us here at “The Farm,” and keeping us all on point. We are blessed by knowing you. Thank you Lisa! xo #watchingforsigns