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2026–27 Board and Staff

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Executive Officers

  • President: Jared L. Cassedy

  • President-Elect: Stephanie Riley

  • Immediate Past President: Anthony Beatrice

  • Clerk: Ilanna Tariff

  • Treasurer: Libby Allison

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District Chairs

  • Central District: Craig Robbins

  • Eastern District: Joanna Martell

  • Northeast District: Christopher Nelson

  • Southeast District: Bill Richter

  • Western District: David Morris

  • Past-District Chair: Amanda Johnson

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Representatives

  • Higher Education: Caitlin Meyer

  • K–12 Administrative Rep: Timothy Fleming

  • Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Access: Tom Westmoreland

  • Collegiate Presidents: Davon Fuentes

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Administrative Liaisons

  • NAfME E. Div. President: Wayne Mallette (NJ)

  • NAfME E. Div. President-Elect: Dr. Heather Cote

  • NAfME E. Div. Immediate Past President: Michael Brownell (NY)

  • Superintendents Association: Dr. Kim Smith

  • MMEA Collegiate NAfME Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Smith

  • Principals Association: Michael LaCava

  • Tri-M Liaison: Meredith Lord

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Subcommittee Chairs

  • Constitution/By-Laws: Stephanie Riley

  • Nominating: Anthony Beatrice

  • Growing Music in Massachusetts: Thomas Walters

  • Distinguished Service Award: Dr. Noreen Diamond Burdett

  • Advocacy Chair: Dr. Allyson Rottman

  • Lowell Mason Award: Dr. Noreen Diamond Burdett

  • MMEA Mentor Program: Dr. Erin Zaffini

  • Advocacy Award: Dr. Noreen Diamond Burdett

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Council Chairs

  • Research and Teacher Education: Dr. Jamie Gunther

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Committee Chairs

  • All-State Concert Coordinator: Meredith Lord

  • All-State Conference: Maria Doreste Velazquez

  • Elementary Treble Chorus Concert Coordinator: Christopher B. McGillicuddy

  • Awards: Dr. Noreen Diamond Burdett

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Staff Members & Support Personnel

  • Executive Director: Michael LaCava

  • Associate Executive Director: Dr. Noreen Diamond Burdett

  • MMEJ Managing Editor: Dr. Christy Whittlesey

  • MMEJ Business Mgr.: Dr. Noreen Diamond Burdett

  • Magazine Design Production: Megan Verdugo

  • Database Manager: Lori Syngajewski

  • Director of Communications: Christopher McGillicuddy

  • All-State Auditions: Michael Coelho

  • Professional Development: Katie Frigon

  • Point Evaluators: Margaret McKenna

  • Site Coordinator: Tom Westmoreland

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Coalition Chairs

  • Choral: Matthew Buono

  • Band: Christopher Noce

  • Jazz/Contemporary Ensembles: Timothy Kane

  • Strings/Orchestra: Elizabeth Pabon

  • General Music/Technology: Vacant

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