Our Leadership

Mica Stark is the president and CEO of the New Hampshire College & University Council (NHCUC) and executive director of the Education Alliance for New Hampshire (EANH). Under his leadership, NHCUC and EANH focus on building strong partnerships across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to enhance educational opportunities and economic growth.

Stark is a New Hampshire native with over 20 years of experience in higher education. Prior to joining NHCUC, he served as senior vice president at Brodeur Partners, specializing in higher education and nonprofit sectors and has previously held key positions at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College and the University of New Hampshire, where he led communications and public affairs. Stark holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and a master’s degree from Michigan State University. He resides in Durham with his wife and two sons.

Katelyn Connolly-Walsh is the Director of Strategic Engagement & Communications with the New Hampshire College & University Council. In her role, Katelyn supports NHCUC by strengthening collaboration across member institutions and amplifying the impact its colleges and universities have throughout the state. Katelyn is a mission-driven professional with nearly a decade of experience working for higher education institutions. She recently completed a graduate certificate in Learning Design and Technology from the Harvard Extension School and holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in English from the University of Maine.