Northeast Delta Dental

Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental interviews Taylor Fisher, General Manager of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.

In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, host Tom Raffio discusses the growing interest in trades education with guests Amanda Grappone Osmer and Roland Martin. They emphasize the need for skilled trades and the importance of supporting students in pursuing these careers, especially as parents often prioritize college over trades

Tom Raffio interviews Tori Berube, Program Manager, OLLI, Osher Life Long Learning Institute at UNH. 

Tom Raffio interviews Arlene Magoon from Souhegan Valley CERT on the importance of community engagement in disaster preparedness and the success of the teen CERT program in fostering youth involvement. 

Tom Raffio and Robert Tourigny, executive director, NeighborWorks Southern NH,  delve into the escalating housing crisis in New Hampshire.

Tom’s guest on Northeast Delta Dental Radio this week is Susan L. Combs, CEO, Combs & Company, PPACA, ChHC, REBC. She is also the founder of the nonprofit initiative, Pancakes for Roger. Inspired by Susan's father's last request for pancakes, the initiative benefits the veteran community. Additionally, Susan discusses her book, Pancakes for Roger which offers life lessons and mentorship, while emphasizing the importance of connecting veterans with necessary resources.

Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental and Carly Bascom, New England Healing Sports Association (NESA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to adaptive sports and recreation, discuss the importance of outdoor access for everyone. 

Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, and Ty Gagne, CEO of Primex, discuss the growing cybersecurity risks faced by local governments. 

Tom Raffio interviews Jen Hubbell, the executive director of Girls on the Run New Hampshire, who shares her inspiring journey from a high school runner to a leader in a nonprofit that empowers girls.

Tom Raffio interviews Thomas Ware, program coordinator for All Youth Count at Easterseals NH and VT. They discuss the challenges faced by youth in New Hampshire, particularly those who are former foster youth. The conversation addresses the critical issues of affordable housing, childcare, transportation, and mental health access that hinder their well-being and opportunities. 

Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, interviews Ted Donahue, owner of True Choice Energy LLC. Ted shares his journey from the cellular industry to the energy sector, emphasizing the importance of reducing electricity costs for consumers.

Tom interviews Charlie Buterbaugh, the president and CEO of the Mount Washington Observatory. Charlie shares his journey from teaching to journalism and highlights the observatory's role in providing weather forecasts and safety information for hikers. 

Tom Raffio interviews Daniel Acsadi, executive director of the Concord Community Music School. They discuss the school's 40th anniversary and highlight its role in fostering community through music. 

In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, introduces guest Ty Gagne, CEO of PrimeX. Ty shares his journey from risk management to leading PrimeX, a public entity risk pool that supports local governments in New Hampshire.

In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, Tom Raffio introduces Dr. Mitch Couret, a long-time advocate for dental health, who discusses the challenges veterans face in accessing dental care. Dr. Couret highlights the high denial rates of dental services at the VA and the establishment of the New Hampshire Veterans Care Dental Program to assist those in need. 

Tom Raffio interviews pastor, hiker and author Ken Bosse.