Adventurelore

Jason Holder, Ed.D.

Program Director

In the late 1970's and early 1980's, Jason was the Physical Education Department Head at Timberlane Regional High School. During the summer, he took students who had struggled in the physical education classes, on canoe trips to make up the missed credit. After returning one summer, a parent told Jason that their child's experience was life changing and asked if Jason would consider talking with their son on a regular basis. This became a common response. Jason's success led him to go on to receive his doctorate and earn his clinical mental health counselor certification and develop a highly successful private practice. Jason founded Health Wealth Inc. and Adventurelore Programs in 1982. He has taught classes at Boston University, Bridgewater State University, and Golden Gate University. Over the past 15 years, he has published two books in Adventure Therapy and Adventure Activities.

Ryan Holder

Assistant Director, Counselor, Lead Facilitator

M.Ed. Counseling, B.S. Physical Education

Ryan has a Master's degree in school counseling from the University of New Hampshire and is currently working to obtain his clinical mental health license. Ryan worked for five years at Portsmouth High School in special education counseling emotionally handicapped students. He also has one year of experience teaching physical education at the high school level. Ryan has been working with Adventurelore since 1999.

Chris Troy

Part-time Counselor, Lead Facilitator

B.S. Physical Eduction

Chris has a Bachelor's of Science degree in physical education from Plymouth State University. He has 17 years of experience working for Adventurelore as a counselor and lead facilitator. Chris is the Intervention Coordinator at Learning Skills Academy in Rye, New Hampshire.

Laurie Carrera

Part-time Counselor, Lead Facilitator

Licensed M.S.W.

Laurie has a Master's degree in social work from the University of New Hampshire. She is the Clinical Director at the Chase Home for Children. Laurie has had several years of experience in working in group homes and community mental health. She has been working with Adventurelore since 1999.

Carla Femino

Part-time Counselor, Lead Facilitator

M.Ed. Counseling

Carla has a Master's degree in counseling from Rivier College. She developed and coordinated an alternative program for middle school students for 5 years. Carla is currently the Safety and Behavioral Support Specialist at Rochester Middle School. She has been working for Adventurelore since 2003.

Lee Holder

Part-time Counselor, Group Facilitator

M.S. Community Mental Health

Lee has a Master's degree in community mental health counseling from Southern New Hampshire University. Lee specializes in working with dual-diagnosis clients and she is currently working toward her clinical mental health license. Lee has over seven years of experience working in group homes for adolescents as well as nine years of experience working in community mental health with adults.