Our Team

Counselors
Andy Engert is the Executive Director at CCEF New England. He received his Master of Arts in counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary and has completed numerous CCEF School of Biblical Counseling certificate courses in preparation for becoming a biblical counselor. Prior to joining CCEF, Andy worked in the professional counseling field and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of Vermont. He has a passion for supporting the church in New England and for helping people find real help in the Lord as they face the significant challenges of life. Andy and his wife, Christine, have three sons, and he also serves as the part-time worship pastor at his church. Andy loves music, playing soccer, and spending time with his family.
Robyn Huck is the Counseling Mentor at CCEF New England with more than 15 years of counseling and speaking experience. Robyn is a regular Bible study leader and has spoken at many women’s events. She has a passion for teaching the Bible to women and helping connect biblical truths and comforts to the challenges of life. Robyn and her husband Karl are parents to three grown children and have two fabulous daughters-in-law and four grandchildren! They enjoy big band music, fox trot and swing dancing, tandem bicycling, traveling, the outdoors, and time with their family. You can read some of Robyn’s writing and upcoming speaking events here.
Susie Matter is a counselor at CCEF New England. She completed her Masters in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary in 2005. Since then, she has counseled in a middle school, worked in a college ministry, directed the children’s ministry for a church in Philadelphia, and taught preschool. She loves to study and teach the Bible and to think about how God’s Word is life-giving and applicable to her own and other people’s lives. Susie and her husband, Drew, have three school aged children. Susie enjoys running, skiing, gardening and reading.
Nick Kellogg is a counselor at CCEF New England. Nick grew up in Michigan, where he graduated from Western Michigan University and gained a passion to make disciples of Jesus. From there he spent a year living in the Netherlands, which grew his love for the local Church. Seeking to wed his love for the Church, and making disciples Nick went to seminary at Westminster Theological Seminary where he met and married Juli. Nick and Juli both love opening their home to people, so that they can share not just their own lives, but also the gospel with people in the hopes that they would get to see the Lord work in people's lives. Nick and Juli currently have four children and would be excited if the Lord grew that number. Nick enjoys books and people.
Dori Willeman is a counselor at CCEF New England. She is pursuing a Masters of Counseling from Westminster Seminary. She, alongside her husband, Don, moved to New England in 1999 to plant a local church where she has served there as a leader in children’s and women’s ministry. In addition, she has worked in campus ministry teaching and discipling college students. She has a passion for helping people understand biblical truth and apply it to their lives that they might experience peace and joy in Jesus Christ.
Nick Clark is a counselor at CCEF New England. He completed his Masters in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary in 2005. Since then, he has counseled in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, worked in a residential program specializing in addiction, and started a regional care ministry where he works with individuals, couples, and families going through challenging times. Nick is an ordained minister and he enjoys exploring how all portions of Scripture, even the lesser known ones, are applicable today. Nick's favorite book to study is Leviticus! In his free time, Nick enjoys gardening, cider and syrup making, and spending time outdoors with his wife, Kate, and their four children.
Emily Barka is a counselor at CCEF New England. She completed her Masters in Counseling at Westminster Theological Seminary and is a member of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Her experience includes working in youth ministry, mentoring middle and high school age girls, and counseling in the local church. She loves coming alongside people wherever they are and reminding them of God’s great love for them. In her spare time Emily enjoys quilting, reading, coffee, and spending time with family and friends.
Staff
Lauren Groves is the Chief Operating Officer at CCEF New England. Lauren grew up in Massachusetts, graduated from Dartmouth College, and has worked in campus ministry and executive administration. She has a passion for turning great ideas into reality. Lauren works part-time for her church and volunteers with CASA of New Hampshire. Lauren and her husband are parents to three great kids, who will tell you she loves adventures, sunshine, and talking with friends. Contact Lauren.
Julia Drye is the Office Manager at CCEF New England. Julia lives in New Hampshire with her husband Dan. She completed Bethel School of Ministry in 2015 and received her degree in Interior Design from New York Institute of Art and Design in 2019. As someone who values organization & efficiency, Julia really enjoys offering administrative support to CCEF New England. In her spare time, Julia is likely painting, restyling or renovating some part of her house.
Board of Directors
Karl Huck
Woodstock, VT
Lisa Kaija
Reading, VT
Noah Crane
Lebanon, NH
Terri Burns
Plainfield, NH
Marty Bascom
East Randolph, VT
Kelly Murphy
Ascutney, VT