The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL)—an immersive program that connects high school sophomores to their community and fosters their leadership skills—is pleased to announce its 2026 class. This initiative, generously underwritten by Northeast Delta Dental, is the only regional student leadership program in the state and features activities in public speaking, networking, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. CASL students interact with professionals from diverse industries including civic leaders, members of the judiciary, and young entrepreneurs. This year, the program welcomes 36 students across eight schools, including:
· Deepsun Adhikari (Derryfield School)
· Emma Barry (Concord)
· Adalyn Brissette (Concord)
· Sophie Brooks (Bow)
· Caroline Chehade (Hopkinton)
· Rhiana Cornista (Merrimack Valley)
· Zoe Crumrine (Concord)
· Daisy Curtin (Bishop Brady)
· Abigail Doyle (Pembroke)
· Anne-Marie Fay (Bow)
· Jacob Filkins (Bow)
· Vita-Rose Flagg (Bow)
· Jayleigh Fournier-Shelto (John Stark)
· Raven Garfield (Merrimack Valley)
· Gemma Guadagno (Hopkinton)
· Luke Hennessy (Concord)
· Adrienne Jalbert (Concord)
· Lia Karanouh (Bow)
· Olivia Kimball (Merrimack Valley)
· Pippa Lang (Hopkinton)
· William LeCain (Pembroke)
· Emma L’Esperance (Concord)
· William Licata (Derryfield School)
· Ava Montgomery (John Stark)
· Karsten Morgan (Hopkinton)
· Pascasie Nsabiye (Concord)
· Riley Piper (Merrimack Valley)
· Ava Popielarz (Bow)
· Benjamin Reardon (Bow)
· Sadie Serzans (Hopkinton)
· Cameron Simonds‑Carrington (Merrimack Valley)
· Arabella Troy (Bow)
· Milo Weed (Merrimack Valley)
· Connor Weeks (Concord)
· Raegan Wolfe (Concord)
· Davien Wooten (John Stark)
Incorporated in 1919, New Hampshire’s state capital chamber of commerce—the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce—develops economic opportunities, strengthens the business climate, and enhances quality of life in the Capital region. As the largest chamber in the state, it is deeply invested in the local community and dedicated to shaping competitive economic development strategy, advocating for policies and projects that benefit the region, and promoting Concord as a culturally vibrant visitor destination.