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:
- Email Cassandra McBride for general inquiries.
- NEC students, staff, and faculty can also contact Alison Gardner via email.
Staff:
Alison Garner
Dean of Academic Affairs and Administration
Cassandra McBride
Senior Administrative Manager
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
617-585-1343
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
617-585-1340
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
617-585-1203
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 617-585-1250.
The library is open only to those participating in NEC's COVID testing program, and curbside pickup is available for borrowers who cannot enter the buildings. Check the Library's webpage for updates.
Staff:
Jason Coleman
Public Services Supervisor
617-585-1730
Hannah Ferello
Catalog Librarian
617-585-1254
Maria Jane Loizou
Collection Management Librarian
617-585-1248
Maryalice Perrin-Mohr
Archivist/Records Manager
617-585-1252
Laura Smolowitz
Bindery Supervisor / Interlibrary Loan Manager
617-585-1249
Hannah Spence
Head of Cataloging and Electronic Resource Management
617-585-1256
Richard Vallone
Head of Public Services
617-585-1251
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 or 617-585-1201.
- NEC students, staff, and faculty can also contact Shannon Cuff and Monique Van Willingh via Google Chat.
Staff:
Shannon Cuff
Director of Board Relations and Presidential Briefing Coordinator
Andrea Kalyn
President
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
617-585-1169
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
617-585-1338
Performance Library
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Ashton Bush or Performance Library.
Students may contact the Performance Library to receive orchestra excerpts for practice.
Staff:
Ashton Bush
Performance Librarian
617-585-1759
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
Austin Comerford
Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor
Emily Cox
Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Claire Paik
Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Shanell Percy
Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor
Zach Schwartz
Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Lauren Urbanek
Associate Dean for Financial Aid
Preparatory School
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- For general inquiries, email Prep or call 617-585-1160.
- Registration: 617-585-1174
- BEAM: 617-585-1168
Staff:
Rebecca Bogers
Dean and Director of the Preparatory School
617-585-1127
Rodrigo Guerrero
Boston BEAM Program Director
Sophie Heeden
Operations Coordinator, Preparatory School
Jana Hieber
Office Manager
Kelly Kerrigan Jacobus
Registrar
Adam Kohlbus
Large Ensembles Manager
Lara Madden
Boston BEAM Student Manager
Zach Roberson
Associate Director of Operations
Healey Suto
Program Coordinator, Preparatory School
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.
- All other concerns: email Julian Couture.
- You may also contact via Google Chat.
Current students: All SCE classes are currently online, as well as most private lessons and ensembles. We will be offering additional online workshops and masterclasses shortly.
New students: For those interested in studying an instrument while staying at home, SCE can continue to place new students with instructors.
Staff:
Rebecca Barry-Wolff
Registrar for Continuing Education and Summer Programs
617-585-1134
Julian Couture
Associate Dean of Continuing Education
617-585-1298
Summer Programs
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Summer Programs.
Staff:
Rebecca Barry-Wolff
Registrar for Continuing Education and Summer Programs
617-585-1134
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
Engagement Coordinator
Michael Antonitis
Director of Strategic Initiatives
617-585-1164
Kelli Augustine
Associate Director of Engagement & Partnerships
617-585-1121
Allison Boehret
Philanthropic Advisor
617-585-1724
Tricia Cheverie
Director of Leadership Gifts
617-585-1719
Lisa Crist
Donor Relations and Communications Officer
Jennifer Dilzell
Administrative Manager of Institutional Advancement and Board Relations
617-585-1728
Ailish Fitzgerald
Senior Assistant Director of Advancement Programs
617-585-1165
Kathleen Kelly
Senior Vice President for Strategy & Institutional Advancement
617-585-1154
Patricia Kopko
Assistant Director of Advancement Operations
617-585-1225
Jackie Martocchio
Director of Engagement and Special Events
617-585-1171
Steve McAlister
Director of Advancement Programs and Operations
617-585-1717
Hilary Wirtz
Senior Director of Institutional Advancement
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
617-585-1181
Greg Holt
Electrician
Wilson Monteiro
Custodial Supervisor
David Vaz
Assistant Director of Operations
617-585-1187
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:
Michael Burke
Finance & Operations Administrative Assistant
617-585-1740
Justin Cambridge
Assistant Controller
617-585-1224
Connor Fink
Director of Financial Planning and Data Analytics
617-585-1209
Breean Fortier
Chief Financial Officer
Rachinda Gutierrez
Accounts Payable Accountant
617-585-1214
Kristina E. Martin, CPA
Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller
617-585-1725
Deborah Papalegis
Payroll Administrator
Karen Tobin
Staff Accountant
Rosa Varraso
Accounting Manager: Finance & Operations
617-585-1226
Human Resources
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- Email Shikha Zaveri for staff/faculty employee inquiries.
- Email Christine Witmer for student employee inquiries.
- Email Eva Bedrick for any benefit inquiries.
Staff:
Eva Bedrick
Benefits Manager
617-585-1232
Nick Macke
Director of Human Resources
617-585-1229
Shikha Zaveri
Human Resources Manager
617-585-1228
Christine Witmer
Student Employment Manager
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 share news, projects, and social media inquiries, email News.
- For website inquiries, email Web.
- To request marketing support or website updates, visit the Marketing resource center.
Staff:
Valerie Szepiwdycz
Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy
Interim Administrative Director
Kelly Arnold
Director of Content and Communications
617-585-1741
Ianka De La Rosa
Director of Creative
617-585-1138
Marina Joaquin
Visual Designer
Emily DeLucia
Video Producer
Andrew Hurlbut
Assistant Director of Photography and Visual Assets
617-585-1146
Katie Ingegneri
Content Strategy Manager
Performance and Event Management
Artistic Administration
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Claudia Robaina Winston for all inquiries.
Staff:
Claudia Robaina Winston
Dean of Artistic Administration
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:
Julimar Alarcon
Assistant Box Office Manager
Allie Buzzeo
House Manager
Chip Miller
House 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
617-585-1335
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 617-585-1263.
Staff:
Perry Johnson
Stage Manager
Peter Lanza
Technical Director
617-585-1386
Heather Martell
Instrument Collection Coordinator
Sean Mulcahy
Assistant Director of Performance Production Services
617-585-1186
Crispin Trubiano
Concert Stage Manager
Bob Winters
Director of Performance Production Services
617-585-1263
Piano Services
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Jeff Platz or call 617-585-1272 for all inquiries.
Staff:
Jeff Platz
Administrative Director of Piano Services
617-585-1272
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
617-585-1335
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
617-585-1743
Erik Elmgren
Assistant Dean of Community Engagement and Teaching Artistry
Tanya Maggi
Dean of Community Engagement and Professional Studies
617-585-1243
Entrepreneurial Musicianship
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- Email em@necmusic.edu for all general inquiries.
- NEC students, staff, and faculty can also message Annie Phillips or Laura Reyes via Google Chat.
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.
Staff:
Anna-Christina (Annie) Phillips
Associate Dean of Entrepreneurial Musicianship
617-585-1117
Laura Reyes
Grant Program Manager
617-585-1119
Health and Counseling Center
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the office coordinator Monica Powtak who can direct you to the correct person within the department or call 617-585-1284.
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:
Kristin Auffermann
Nurse Practitioner
Amanda Black
Medical Assistant
Carol Cheney
Registered Nurse
Maura Crowther
Nurse Practitioner
Susan Franchi
Nurse Practitioner
Leah McKinnon-Howe
Director of Health Services
617-585-1283
Squire Paige
Director of Counseling Services
617-585-1399
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 617-585-1310.
Staff:
Micah Gharavi
Assistant Registrar
617-585-1281
Robert Winkley
Registrar and Director of Institutional Research
617-585-1310
Residence Life and Housing
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Josie Reed for all inquiries.
Staff:
Josie Reed
Manager of Residence Life and Student Activities
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 Services or call 617-585-1310.
- For questions related to student clubs and organizations, email Josie Reed.
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
Laura Messina
Academic and International Student Advisor
617-585-1312
Yukii Ntumba
Academic & International Student Advisor
617-585-1327
Kevin Strang
Office Coordinator
617-585-1282
Elizabeth Stefan
Academic and International Student Advisor
617-585-1792
Rebecca Teeters
Senior Associate Dean of Students
617-585-1311
TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology Services
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email ITS Help Desk or call 617-585-1235 for all inquiries.
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
617-585-1237
Peiyuan Zhang
Computing Support Manager
Jack Collins
Jr. Systems Administrator
Jared Rose
Helpdesk Supervisor
617-585-1236
Recording and Performance Technology Services
Walk-in Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email RPTS or leave a message at 617-585-1275.
Staff:
Eric Engler
Audio Visual Engineer
Josalyn Hruska
Audio Visual Engineer
Lisa Nigris
Director of Recording and Performance Technology Services
617-585-1275
John Smith
Audio Visual Engineer
Jacob Steingar
Audio Visual Engineer
Chris Worden
Audio Video Assistant Engineer