Great Bay Community College (GBCC) has welcomed three new members to its advisory board: Nancy Seskes, chief nursing officer at Frisbie Memorial Hospital; Jes Baumeister, director of human resources at Wilcox Industries; and Katelyn Carrington, career and technical education (CTE) director at Somersworth High School & Career Technical Center.
GBCC’s Advisory Board provides strategic advice on priorities, directions and new frontiers for education and outreach that align with the college’s mission, vision and core values.
“GBCC’s Advisory Board members are extraordinary community partners from different industries and experiences across the Seacoast,” said Dr. Cheryl Lesser, president of GBCC. “They are passionate about education and the students at GBCC. This year they will be helping the college pilot a mentor program to enrich students’ understanding of pathways to careers. We are so fortunate to welcome our newest members.”
Nancy Seskes, MSN, RN, brings more than 35 years of nursing experience and leadership to GBCC. She joined Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester as chief nursing officer in 2025, previously served as associate chief nursing officer and director of critical care at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, and held critical care leadership roles at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Emerson Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua. Seskes holds a Master of Science in Nursing and a master’s in nursing education from the University of Phoenix, and a bachelor’s degree and an associate degree in nursing from Rivier College.
Jes Baumeister, MBA, SPHR, brings more than 20 years of experience across defense manufacturing, hospitality and other highly regulated industries. She is director of human resources at Wilcox Industries in Newington, a defense manufacturer and federal contractor, where her work in organizational strategy, workforce development and employee relations has deepened her commitment to developing local talent and supporting military-connected families. She’s also involved with the Concord chapter of Hacking HR, the organization’s first chapter in New Hampshire, and serves on the faculty of the People & Culture Strategy Institute. Baumeister holds an MBA in global business management from American Military University, a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from the University of South Carolina and an associate degree from Trident Technical College.
Katelyn Carrington brings more than 20 years of experience in CTE, school administration, workforce development and community partnerships. She is the CTE director and school operations administrator at Somersworth High School & Career Technical Center, a position she has held since 2015. Under her leadership, CTE enrollment has grown by 75 percent. She oversees nine state-approved CTE programs and works with the Tri-City Career Technical Region, which serves Dover, Rochester and Somersworth. She also serves as board secretary of the New Hampshire Career Technical Association. Carrington holds a bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education and a master’s degree in special education from Boston College, and a certificate of advanced graduate studies in educational leadership from Plymouth State University.
For a full list of GBCC Advisory Board members, visit GreatBay.edu.