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
Position Open
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Are you a New England-based JET alum? Why not share your passion of Japan and give back by participating with other JET alum's. Get involved, build your network and remain connected to all things Japan and JET by participating. Contact us today via the email above.
Treasurer
Jesse Sargent
Nagano 2006-2010
Jesse has been on the board since the spring of 2014. Jesse maintains our annual budget planning, maintenance of the bank account, and reimbursement for chapter expenses.
Social Chair
Adrian Vele
Hokkaido 2017-2020
Adrian joined the board in the autumn of 2022. As Social Chair, he oversees the logistical planning and marketing of all NEJETAA events. He brings a long history of event organizing and promotion from his years attending university in Kyushu, working in Europe, and from his time in Hokkaido where he served as the VP of HAJET. He loves onsen and skiing.
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.
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
Web Master
Position Open
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Are you a New England-based JET alum? Why not share your passion of Japan and give back by participating with other JET alum's. Get involved, build your network and remain connected to all things Japan and JET by participating. Contact us today via the email above.