Our Staff

Amy Bethge, MPH

Director of Health 203.264.9616

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Amy Bethge has a Masters of Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University and has worked in Public Health and the healthcare industry for over a decade. Her previous work includes management of grants, community-based programs and research activities for Nuvance Health and Griffin Hospital. Most recently,  moreless

Joe Kmetz, RS

Chief Sanitarian

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Joe received a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University during the Spring of 1993.  Joe has worked as a Registered Sanitarian for 28 years. At the end of 1993, Joe became certified in food inspections, phase 1 and phase 2 of subsurface sewage and then became a Registered Sanitarian in the spring of 1994.

Heidi Bettcher, RN, BSN

Community Health Nursing Supervisor

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Heidi Bettcher earned a BS in Nursing from Western Connecticut State University and has been a practicing nurse for 20 years, specializing in pediatrics. Heidi has held various nursing positions, which include her position as a home care case manager and community health coordinator.  moreless

Jennifer Luis

Operations Manager

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Jennifer Luis has been working in office management for over 20 years and has worked for the Town of New Milford for five years. As the Office Manager, Jennifer is in charge of ensuring smooth office operations and functions, such as payroll, reports, moreless

Leslie Kuik

Public Health Office Administrator

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Leslie joins our team with over 10 years of experience in administration and customer service. She assists the Environmental Team with processing forms and applications, as well as assisting the community with questions and resource connection moreless

Megan McClintock, MS

Public Health Preparedness and Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator

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Megan McClintock is the Public Health Preparedness and Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator. She received her bachelors in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology and a masters degree in Emergency moreless

Shelby Meier

Public Health Office Administrator

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After many years of working in healthcare, in both direct patient care and medical administration roles, Shelby joined our team. She has been eager to apply her skills and knowledge in her role as Public Health Office Administrator, where her moreless

Ruth Quattro, MPH

Data Visualization and Communication Specialist

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Ruth Quattro earned a BA in Communication Studies and minors in Community Health Education and Marketing from Western Connecticut State University. She also earned Masters in Public Health, specifically in Community Health Education, moreless

Jeff Andrews, RS

Senior Sanitarian

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Coming soon!

Dennis Buell

Sanatarian

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Dennis joins our team with 4 years of experience in the environmental health field and is certified in phase 1 and phase 2 subsurface sewage. He is responsible for investigating housing complaints, environmental plan reviews, and office administration.

Michelle Laguerre

Food Inspector

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Michelle comes to HVHD with 11 years of experience as a Health Inspector/Environmental Health Specialist. She will take the lead on the District’s food inspections.

Emily Gomes, RN, BSN

Part-Time Public Health Nurse

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Emily graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science in Nursing. She has experience in the hospital setting working in Labor and Delivery and moreless

Daniel Sibio

Medical Biller

Daniel received his Medical Coding Certification from Westchester Community College in 2021 and has previously worked as an accountant for Westchester Community.