The New Hampshire College Tuition Savings Plan Advisory Commission (Advisory Commission), established pursuant to New Hampshire statute RSA 195-H:2, is responsible for the fiduciary administration and management of the College Tuition Savings Plan in New Hampshire.
The Advisory Commission consists of 13 members who ensure that the Plan complies with the requirements of Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any related federal law applicable to the Plan.
The Advisory Commission is also responsible for the administration, implementation, and management of the New Hampshire Excellence in Higher Education Endowment Trust Fund established in RSA 6:38 and the two UNIQUE Scholarship Programs, and the Governor's Scholarship Program.
| Member | Representing |
|---|---|
| Christiana Thornton, Chair | President and CEO of Granite Edvance |
| Catherine Provencher, Vice Chair | Chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire |
| Monica Mezzapelle | State Treasury |
| Timothy Lang, Sr. | State Senator Appointed by the Senate President |
| Victoria Sullivan | State Senator Appointed by the Senate President |
| Kenneth Weyler | State Representative appointed by the Speaker of the House |
| Marjorie Smith | State Representative appointed by the Speaker of the House |
| Robert Lynn | Public Member appointed by the Governor |
| Mark Rubinstein | Chancellor of the Community College System of New Hampshire |
| Joseph Doiron | Governor Designee |
| Shannon Reid | Director of Communications, representing the Community College System of New Hampshire |
| Mica Stark | President and CEO of the New Hampshire College and University Council |
| Dorothy Hitchmoth | Public Member appointed by the Governor |
The Advisory Commission meets regularly on a quarterly basis and such meetings are open to the public.
Meeting Dates and Agendas
- August 25, 2025
- December 8, 2025
Meeting Minutes
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