Nicole is the Chief Compliance and Government Grants Officer at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP). She oversees complex regulatory standards and the administration of vital government funding.
Jen is Vice President of Development for Joseph J. Corcoran Company and volunteers with many organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester and Charlestown Lacrosse & Learning Center.
Pastor Dana is Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Dorchester, and President/CEO of The Classic Shoe Shine Corporation and a vital community advocate.
Rebecca is Director of Marketing & Advertising at South Coast Almanac LLC and serves as President for the Foundation for Wareham Education.
Maarten (NECAT Founder, Board Chair & President) is a semi-retired financial executive with many years experience managing public companies.
Catherine Medina-Perez is a Philanthropy Sr. Associate at Santander US. Prior to her work in Philanthropy, she worked in the non-profit sector and has over 10 years of Community and Youth Development experience. Catherine is fluent in English and Spanish.
Ari Munoz is a performance-driven leader with over a decade of experience in operations, management, and sales. He is a senior supply chain operations manager at PepsiCo/Fritolay. Ari is fluent in English and Spanish.
Sofia Rodriguez is an allergens chef at UMASS Boston and a graduate of NECAT. She is an advocate for creating an allergy-aware kitchen environment to allow those with allergies to enjoy food without fear. Sofia is fluent in English and Spanish.
Michael is a principal of Abbott Investments and President of the Newmarket Business Association.
Sara is the Head of Corporate and Strategic Initiatives, US Business Unit, at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. She has been with Takeda for over 15 years and has focused her career on data insights and analytics, marketing, market research, and strategy and operations.
Bill (Honorary Board Member) is founder and CEO of Manchester Bidwell, and the inspiration for NECAT.
Betsy is a seasoned financial expert, having served as the Director of Finance & Treasury for the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) before retiring. Her extensive experience also includes chairing the MBTA Board and the MBTA and DOT Audit and Finance Committees. Currently, she contributes her expertise as an elected member of the Massport Retirement System.
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