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About
the 
"WHC"

The Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and engage communities and municipalities to advance diverse housing options so that everyone who works here can also afford to call it home.​

We conduct design charrettes for public, nonprofit, and private developers of workforce housing, educate communities about how to engage in local housing decision-making, advocate for policies and practices that promote optimal conditions for workforce housing development, and support the implementation of housing committees and task forces in the communities we serve (see below). 

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Communities We Serve

Auburn

Atkinson

Barrington

Brentwood

Candia

Chester

Danville

Deerfield

Derry

Dover

Durham

East Kingston

Epping

Exeter

Farmington

Fremont

Greenland

Hampstead

Hampton

Hampton Falls

Hudson

Kensington

Kingston

Lee

Litchfield

Londonderry

Madbury

Merrimack

Milton

Nashua

Newington

New Castle

Newfields

Newmarket

Newton

Northwood

Nottingham

North Hampton

Pelham

Plaistow

Portsmouth

Raymond

Rochester

Rollinsford

Rye

Sandown

Seabrook

South Hampton

Somersworth

Salem

Stafford

Stratham

Windham

Our Staff

WHC is powered by a small but mighty team of two who are deeply committed to advancing housing solutions through education, engagement, and collaboration. With passion, expertise, and a strong connection to the community, they work every day to ensure that everyone who works in the Seacoast region can also afford to live here.

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Emmy Ham
Executive Director

director@seacoastwhc.org

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Emmy Ham is the Executive Director of the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast, a role she’s proudly held since January 2025. With a wealth of experience in housing policy, community engagement, and creating solutions for sustainable growth, Emmy is passionate about making the Seacoast a place where everyone can thrive.

Before joining the Coalition, Emmy was the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Business Council, where she championed policies and programs that enhanced the region’s livability, economy, and business climate. Now, she’s focused on bringing that same vision of community-centered progress to New Hampshire’s Seacoast.

Emmy holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Anthropology from the University of New Hampshire, as well as a Master of Public Administration from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys quality time with her dog, Banjo, practicing yoga, and soaking in live music with friends.

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Maeve Nolan
Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator

coordinator@seacoastwhc.org

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Maeve Nolan joined the Workforce Housing Coalition of Greater Seacoast in July of 2025 as the organization’s first Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator. 

 

With a background in housing policy research, community engagement, and event coordination, Maeve is dedicated to working across groups and organizations to address the most pressing matters associated with the housing crisis in the Seacoast and beyond. She is passionate about finding and acting on solutions to complex problems, and hopes to bring this interest into the housing sphere to create lasting change. 

 

Maeve holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Middlebury College in Vermont. Maeve lives on the Seacoast and enjoys going on nature walks, spending time with her dog, Charlie, and both downhill and cross country skiing (when the season allows). 

Our Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast brings together dedicated community leaders, housing advocates, and professionals who guide our mission and strategic vision. Their leadership, expertise, and passion help drive meaningful progress toward creating diverse, attainable housing options for all who live and work in the Greater Seacoast.

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