Courtney is Director of Healthcare Operations at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless. A seasoned healthcare professional, she is also a certified yoga instructor and originally hails from Chicago.
Kino is a District Executive at Santander Bank, NA in Boston North/New England Area.
Sāsha is a 2017 NECAT graduate. Raised in the restaurant industry, she’s cooked at several Boston area eateries and is now a Food Stylist and Freelance Chef.
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.
Isaac is the Director of Patient Support Services at Boston Children’s Hospital. Along with his 20+ years in healthcare leadership, Isaac also served with the US military and served on several police departments in Massachusetts.
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.
Jimmy is a talk show host of #javawithJimmy, entrepreneur and community activist. He currently resides in Dorchester.
Foley is the Founder of Bear Fruit, a full-service video production agency, and a former production and marketing executive at a Fortune 50 finance firm. He currently resides in Boston.
Nick is Deputy Director of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau. He began his career working in Massachusetts government and legislative affairs in 2010 where he served in many capacities until 2017. He also served as a Member of the state's LGBTQ Youth Commission for nine years.
Joanne had a lengthy career in public service, retiring from the position of Commissioner of Public Works for the City of Boston.
Michael is a principal of Abbott Investments and President of the Newmarket Business Association.
Dan is the retired President and CEO of Hotel California Tequila. His work prior to the spirits business was in such diverse fields as hotel management, media management, and consulting.
Bill (Honorary Board Member) is founder and CEO of Manchester Bidwell, and the inspiration for NECAT.
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