The MRA Educational Foundation (MRAEF) was created to address the diverse educational needs of the industry. Its focus is two-fold: First, to provide professional development programs for members. Second, to develop a well-educated, well-trained workforce through School-to-Career partnerships throughout the state.  The MRAEF is governed by a board of elected directors.  ​

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MRAEF President:
Karen Coleman 
ARF Financial

MRAEF Treasurer:
Alan Marcus
AMACS, Inc.

MRA Immediate Past Chair
 Jeff Gates
SoWa Hospitality Group

MRAEF Vice President:
Todd Snopkowski
Snapchef

MRA First Vice President:
John Carlino
Exchange Street Bistro

ProStart Educator Advisor:
Samantha Clarke
Old Colony Regional Vocational Tech
​High School

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MRAEF BOARD DIRECTORS:
​Pat Bando
Boston College Dining Services

Nick Calias
The Colonnade Hotel
 
Nancy DeFina
Niche Hospitality

James Griffin
Johnson & Wales University

Patricia Ivatts
Brown & Brown of Massachusetts

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Brenda Kelly
Viscariello Hospitality Group

Bryan Oglesby
Panera Bread
 
Nicole Olivier
Martignetti Companies
 
Barbara Peckham
Bacall & Conniff

Kim Wallace
Westford, MA

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MRAEF HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

Cathie Baines
Whittier Regional Voch. Tech. High School

Bill Brady
Brady's Restaurant

Remon Karian
Fiorella's

Joe Piantedosi, Jr.
Piantedosi Baking Company

Joe Prestejohn
Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant

Bill Samenfi
Endicott College

Tom Shea
Briar Group 

Ernie Tremblay
Sylvan Street Grill

Linda Zammer
Cape Cod Restaurants, Inc.
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Bob Wong
Kowloon Restaurant

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hiring gen z toolkit

mraef is on tiktok

This Toolkit will help identify the best hiring practices for Gen Z candidates including required permits for any person under the age of 18. ​

 Check out MRA Ed Foundation's new Tiktok page ​focused on building the future leaders of our industry! Give us a follow - @mraef_prostart!

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​THANKS TO OUR ED FOUNDATION SPONSORS