The Executive Board
President
Matthew Hall
Tochigi 1990-1993
New to the role of President in 2023, Matthew brings enthusiasm and a long history of connection and experience with Japan to NEJETAA. Like his predecessors, he will provide support and leadership for initiatives to bring alum's back together as we emerge post-pandemic and help drive programs to attract great talent to become future JET members.
Vice President
Adrian Vele
Hokkaido 2017-2020
Adrian joined the board in the autumn of 2022 as the Social Chair. After restarting in-person events and learning more about the inner workings of the organization, he was elected to the role of Vice President to better utilize his skills in logistics and communication. He brings a long history of event management and promotion from his time in Hokkaido where he served as the VP of HAJET. When not traveling, Adrian loves onsen and skiing.
Web Master
Kat Adelson
Shizuoka City 2018-2022
Previously serving as the Social Chair for NEJETAA, Kat is excited to bring her event coordination and organizational skills both from her time as an ALT and from other roles since to the role of Web Master. In her free time, she loves to study languages, travel, and make temari (a traditional craft she learned working in Japan).
Membership Coordinator
Alicia Meyer
Shizuoka 2016-2018
Alicia is a New Hampshire native and looking for ways to reconnect JET alumni all across New England. Alicia knows the difficulties that come to JET alums with getting to Boston based events, and wants to organize more easily accessible meetups such as online game nights, DnD campaigns, watch parties, and book studies. Anything is possible! She loves video games, reading, and salmon nigiri.
Treasurer
Ian M Rogers
Toyama 2018-2021
Ian is a writer, editor, and part-time Japanese teacher who grew up in New Hampshire. While in Toyama he co-edited the AJET publication TRAM, and he returns to Japan frequently. He enjoys reading, hiking, building community, and sharing Japanese culture however he can.
Other Board Positions Open!
Join Now!
You could join the board of NEJETAA!
Are you a New England-based JET alum? Share your passion for Japan, connect with other JET alumni, and give back to the community as a member of our board! If you have interest in being a JET alumni organizer for events in your local area, or have another idea for a position you'd like to create on our board, let us know!
Contact us via info@nejetaa.com
