Information and Updates by Department
Some of NEC's offices are currently working remotely as part of NEC's COVID-19 response. For information about how each department is operating, please see below.
For daily briefings and information about topics not listed here, visit the NEC Resource Center.
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
Academic Affairs
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
Contact Alison Garner for general inquiries.
Staff:
Alison Garner
Dean of Academic Affairs and Administration
Richard Giarusso
Dean of Academic Affairs
Elisabeth Porter
Academic Affairs Administrator
Madison Smith
Administrative Assistant to the Provost & Dean of the Faculty
Benjamin Sosland
Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Chamber Music, Strings, Piano, Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Elizabeth Van Voorhis for all inquiries.
Staff:
Elizabeth Van Voorhis
Administrative Director for Chamber Music, Strings, Piano, Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion
Chorus
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Sally Millar for general inquiries.
Staff:
Sally Millar
Administrator for Chorus
Collaborative Piano and Composition
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Ali Eaton for all inquiries.
Staff:
Ali Eaton
Administrative Manager
Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Olivia Porada for all inquiries.
Staff:
Olivia Porada
Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation Production & Administrative Director
Library Services
Hours of Operation:
- Mondays through Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Fridays: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sundays: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the Library or call
Staff:
Jason Coleman
Public Services Supervisor
Hannah Ferello
Catalog Librarian
Maria Jane Loizou
Collection Management Librarian
Maryalice Perrin-Mohr
Archivist/Records Manager
Patrick Quinn
Research and Instruction Librarian
617-585-1156
Laura Smolowitz
Bindery Supervisor / Interlibrary Loan Manager
Hannah Spence
Head of Cataloging and Electronic Resource Management
Richard Vallone
Head of Public Services
Office of the President
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- For general inquiries and appointment requests, email PresOfficeStaff@necmusic.edu. You can also leave a message at
617-585-1200 617-585-1201 - NEC students, staff, and faculty can also contact Shannon Cuff and Monique Van Willingh via Google Chat.
Staff:
Andrea Kalyn
President
Madison Smith
President and Provost Office Coordinator
Monique Van Willingh
Director of Cultural Equity and Belonging
Opera and Voice
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Rich Frost for all inquiries.
Staff:
Rich Frost
Administrative Director for Opera & Voice
Orchestra
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Margie Apfelbaum for all inquiries.
Staff:
Margie Apfelbaum
Director of Large Ensemble Administration
Performance Library
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Performance Library.
Students may contact the Performance Library to receive orchestra excerpts for practice.
ADMISSIONS, FINANCIAL AID, AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Admissions and Financial Aid
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email admission@necmusic.edu.
For more information and contact information for individual admission counselors, visit the Admissions page. Current students with immediate employment or financial concerns specifically related to COVID-19 should contact the Resource Center.
Staff:
Amy Anderson
Dean of Enrollment Management
Rebecca Barry-Wolff
Student Financial Planning Counselor
Austin Comerford
Enrollment Counselor
Claire Paik
Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Zach Schwartz
Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Preparatory School
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday
How to Contact:
- For general inquiries, email Prep or call
617-585-1160 - BEAM:
617-585-1168
Staff:
Zach Roberson
Associate Director of Operations, Preparatory School
Colleen Murray
Admissions and Enrollment Manager, Preparatory School
Healey Suto
Office Manager, Preparatory School
Adam Kohlbus
Large Ensembles Manager
Walter Yee
Program Coordinator, Preparatory School
Jahbreil Campbell
Administrative Assistant, Preparatory School
Rodrigo Guerrero
Boston BEAM Program Director
Lara Madden
Boston BEAM Student Manager
School of Continuing Education
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- For the foreseeable future, we are going to be working remotely and can be contacted via email.
- For general inquiries, email Continuing Ed.
- Registration: email Rebecca Wolff.
- You may also contact via Google Chat.
Summer Programs
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Summer Programs.
ADVANCEMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS
Advancement and Engagement
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Patricia Kopko for all inquiries and she can direct you to the correct person.
Staff:
Helen Alto
Assistant Director of Engagement
Michael Antonitis
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Kelli Augustine
Leadership Gifts Officer
Allison Boehret
Philanthropic Advisor
Tricia Cheverie
Director of Leadership Gifts
Lisa Crist
Donor Relations and Communications Officer
617-585-1765
Shannon Cuff
Director of Board Relations and Stewardship
617-585-1726
Jennifer Dilzell
Associate Director of Strategy and Board Communications
Cheryl Fries
Leadership Gifts Coordinator
617-585-1373
Stephanie Gozali
Associate Director of Annual Giving
617-585-1783
Kathleen Kelly
Senior Vice President for Strategy & Institutional Advancement
Patricia Kopko
Assistant Director of Advancement Operations
Jackie Martocchio
Director of Annual Programs and Engagement
Juliana Willis
Advancement and Engagement Coordinator
617-585-1782
Finance and Operations
Compliance and Title IX
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Katrina Chapman for all inquires.
Staff:
Katrina Chapman
Counsel and Director of Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Facilities and Campus Safety
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Chris Hayden or David Vaz for all building operations and security related questions and concerns.
Staff:
Michael Brooks
Maintenance Tech
Chris Hayden
Director of Facilities and Campus Safety
Greg Holt
Electrician
Wilson Monteiro
Custodial Supervisor
David Vaz
Assistant Director of Operations
Finance and Business Office
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the Business Office for all inquires.
Students are asked to please update their information with the Business Office, including electronic banking information, phone numbers, e-mails, and mailing addresses. If any student foresees issues with paying tuition, or is otherwise experiencing financial hardship, they should contact the Resource Center with any questions or concerns.
Staff:
John Spinard
Chief Administrative and Financial Officer
617-585-1211
Justin Cambridge, CPA
Assistant Controller
Ilya Fishman, CPA
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Christian Gonzalez
Accounts Payable Accountant
Rachinda Gutierrez
Accounts Payable Accountant
Cassandra McBride
Associate Director of Financial Planning and Data Analytics
Deborah Papalegis
Payroll Administrator
Karen Tobin
Staff Accountant
Angela Rowland
Accounting Manager
Human Resources
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- Email Eva Bedrick for any benefit inquiries.
- Email Naomi Robinson for student employment inquiries.
Staff:
Eva Bedrick
Benefits Manager
Naomi Robinson
Human Resources Coordinator
617-585-1276
Media and communications
Marketing and Communications
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- For general inquiries, email Marketing Admin.
- To request marketing support or website updates, visit the Marketing resource center.
Staff:
Sara Stern
Chief Communications Officer
Valerie Szepiwdycz
Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy
Ianka De La Rosa
Director of Creative
Andrew Hurlbut
Assistant Director of Photography and Visual Assets
Katie Ingegneri
Content Strategy Manager
Olivia Richter
Digital Marketing Manager
Alex Solaas
Project Coordinator
Performance and Event Management
Box Office
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the Box Office for any ticketing questions or concerns.
Staff:
Chip Miller
Box Office Manager
Grace Sexton
Patron Experience Manager
Business Relations and Event Management
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Peter Charig or Errica Morran.
Staff:
Peter Charig
Director of Business Relations and Event Management
Errica Morran
Scheduling and Events Coordinator
Performance Production
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Bob Winters or call
Staff:
Perry Johnson
Stage Manager
Peter Lanza
Technical Director
Jennifer Marasti
Concert Stage Manager
Heather Martell
Instrument Collection Coordinator
Sean Mulcahy
Assistant Director of Performance Production Services
Crispin Trubiano
Concert Stage Manager
Bob Winters
Director of Performance Production Services
Piano Services
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Jeff Platzor call
Staff:
Jeff Platz
Administrative Director of Piano Services
Scheduling Office
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Peter Charig.
Staff:
Peter Charig
Director of Business Relations and Event Management
Student Life
Community Performances and Partnerships
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Tanya Maggi or Grace Allendorf for all inquiries.
Staff:
Grace Allendorf
Associate Director of Community Performances and Partnerships
Erik Elmgren
Assistant Dean of Community Engagement and Teaching Artistry
Tanya Maggi
Dean of Community Engagement and Professional Studies
Entrepreneurial Musicianship
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- Email em@necmusic.edu for all general inquiries.
- EM is available as usual for video or phone advising appointments to coach you on topics like resumes, project planning, and career direction- sign up for an appointment here. EM Grants EM Fellowships, and other programs are open as usual or slightly modified for remote options; check the EM webpage for deadlines and more information.
Health and Counseling Center
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the office coordinator Monica Powtakwho can direct you to the correct person within the department or call
The NEC HCC is providing Telehealth (Telecounseling and Telemedicine) visits for students living in Massachusetts, and phone consultation for those living outside of MA due to potential licensing restrictions. The HCC can assist students with prescription refills, and provide guidance on how to access health/counseling care in their communities if a telehealth visit is not appropriate to manage their health concern.
Staff:
Leah McKinnon-Howe
Director of Health Services
Kristin Auffermann
Nurse Practitioner
Amanda Black
Medical Assistant
Carol Cheney
Registered Nurse
Maura Crowther
Nurse Practitioner
Susan Franchi
Nurse Practitioner
Monica Powtak
Office Coordinator
Lauren Puia
Nurse Practitioner
Alyse Rocco
Clinical Assistant
Registrar's Office
Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email College Registrar. You can also leave a voicemail at
Staff:
Micah Gharavi
Assistant Registrar
Robert Winkley
Registrar and Director of Institutional Research
Residence Life and Housing
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Patrick Hazilla for all inquiries.
Staff:
Patrick Hazilla
Resident Director
Student Services
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- For academic and international advising questions, or to request an appointment, email Student Servicesor call
617-585-1310 - For questions related to student clubs and organizations, email Christina Davis.
As always, Academic and International Advising are here to assist students, with all services available remotely.
Staff:
Christina Davis
Dean of Students and Campus Life
Aidan Gorrell
Administrative Assistant
Steven Gregory
Academic and International Student Advisor
TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology Services
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email ITS Help Deskor call
Please note due to a high volume of requests, responses to direct messages may be delayed. Visit the Information Technology Services resources page for training guides.
Staff:
Heather Woods
Chief Information Officer
Zachary Allred
Technology Specialist
Peiyuan Zhang
Computing Support Manager
Jack Collins
Jr. Systems Administrator
Jared Rose
Helpdesk Supervisor
Recording and Performance Technology Services
Walk-in Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email RPTSor leave a message at
Staff:
Lisa Nigris
Director of Recording and Performance Technology Services
Eric Engler
Audio Visual Engineer
Adam Khoury
Video Producer
David Shane
Audio Visual Engineer
Jacob Steingart
Audio Visual Engineer
Chris Worden
Audio Video Assistant Engineer