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67 Water Street, Suite 205
Laconia, NH 03246
Phone: (978)894-4887
e-Fax: (866) 880-6441
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Darlene Hayden– Regional Director, Laconia, NH

As Regional Director, Darlene oversees all NH locations for Work Opportunities Unlimited. She took on this role in July of 2021. She was promoted into the role of Regional Director in February 2018 from her position as Director, where she oversaw the implementation of services with the Department of Developmental Services, Department of Children and Families, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, and Department of Youth Services.
A graduate of Fitchburg State College with a degree in elementary education and a concentration in psychology, Darlene was drawn to Work Opportunities after recognizing that the organization’s mission and core values closely aligned with her desire to work with youth and help make a difference in people’s lives.
Darlene participates in the Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Developmental Services Steering Committee. She spends her remaining free time with her family, traveling, and attending her son’s sporting events.
Office News
Retained Placement Award – Liz Carney-Olmstead
L to R: Darlene Hayden, Liz Carney-Olmstead, Tosha Talbot Work Opportunities Unlimited is pleased to announce that Elizabeth “Liz” Carney Olmstead of Keene, New Hampshire is the recipient of the company's annual Retained [...]
Successful Internship – Kat Fallon
Toward the end of Kat Fallon’s junior year at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), she was accepted into an internship that was subsequently cancelled. As the social work program she was in required all [...]
Success Taking Place – Corey’s Closet
At Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) it’s our mission to create new opportunities for success in the workplace, every day, since 1982. WMUR's NH Chronicle presented a segment "The win-win of hiring the differently abled" that [...]
Leadership Award – Stacey Plamondon
L to R: Stacey Plamondon, Susannah Chance The Leadership Award is presented annually to the person who has significantly contributed to advancing our company toward our vision of serving 10,000 individuals across North [...]
Kristina “Tina” Dykens – Thank you for your service in the U.S. Air Force!
In 2021 WOU and Leddy Group became part of a select group of NH-based organizations, each designated as a New Hampshire Veteran Friendly Business by the Department of Military Affairs & Veterans Services and NH [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited Promotes Tosha Talbot
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) announces the recent promotion of Tosha Talbot to Director of the Keene, NH market, effective October 2021. In her new role, Tosha is responsible for managing, coaching, and supporting her team [...]