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.
Membership Coordinator
Zoe Nugent
Niigata
Zoe is a long-time New-Englander and recent JET alumni. Zoe joined NEJETAA in April 2023. Previously a board member of JASV and social media coordinator of Niigata AJET, she hopes to help other JET returnees engage and build ties in the New England area. She loves puns, knitting and British sit-coms
Social Chair
Kathryn Adelson
Shizuoka City 2018-2022
Kathryn is new to the board in 2022, and manages event planning and member services as co-social chair. She loves cooking, making temari, and learning languages.
Web Master
Hannah McGrath
Tokyo 2015-2017
Hannah is a Boston-based digital marketer that manages NEJETTAs social media website. She hopes to one day have an endless supplies of conbini snacks, including daifuku, onigiri and melon pan.
Treasurer Position Open
Join Now!
You could be the next Treasurer of NEJTAA!
Are you a New England-based JET alum? Share your passion for Japan, give back to the community and join us as our next Treasurer (it's fun and not very demanding... really!).
Contact u today via the treasurer email address listed above.
