Coronavirus Update
NECAT temporarily suspended programming on March 13, hoping that a closure though the end of the month would be sufficient. We now understand that the “stay at home” order for all non-essential businesses in the Commonwealth has been extended to May 4th — so NECAT will remain closed indefinitely, and we will reopen only when the all clear is given from state public health officials and Governor Charlie Baker.
The NECAT team is working remotely and creatively to stay connected with students and alumni, providing all within our NECAT network the latest information on community resources and employment opportunities. With the support and encouragement of our Board, the NECAT staff is channeling its talent in new and creative ways, providing opportunities for on-line learning through multiple social media platforms. We are building a library of culinary competency training videos on our YouTube page – we will share these with you through our website and Facebook so you can learn along with our students.
Finally, all staff will be available by phone or email throughout the suspension to students and all program partners on a regular NECAT schedule, Monday-Friday. See below for contact information.
We pledge to be back to our important mission as soon as possible.
Wishing everyone health and safety for you and your loved ones during this unprecedented crisis.
Staff Directory
NECAT Phone Number: (617) 442-3600
Victor Acosta, Career Services – vacosta@ne-cat.org | x 718
Ashley Bartell, Development – abartell@ne-cat.org | x706
Paige Bloskey, Catering Manager/Instructor – pbloskey@ne-cat.org | x720
Jon Braley, Career Coach – jbraley@ne-cat.org
Elise Brandwein, Student Services/Admissions – ebrandwein@ne-cat.org | x704
Joey Cuzzi, Executive Director – jcuzzi@ne-cat.org | x708
Kristine Kelley, Everett Instructor – kkelley@ne-cat.org | (857) 505-5091
Robert Krajewski, Culinary Instructor – rkrajewski@ne-cat.org | x720
Martha Leahy, Deputy Director – mleahy@ne-cat.org | x720
Tom Nelson, Culinary Instructor – tnelson@ne-cat.org | x720
Deryck Reid, Case Worker – dreid@ne-cat.org | (617) 833-9927
BigTime, Case Worker – aseymour@ne-cat.org | (774) 244-7015
Jessica Williamson, Development – jwilliamson@ne-cat.org | (929) 434-3510