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:
Kim Wallace
110 Grill

MRAEF Treasurer:
Peggy Dickinson
Viscariello Hospitality Group

MRA Immediate Past Chair
John Carlino
Exchange Street Bistro

MRAEF Vice President:
Nick Calias
The Colonnade Hotel

MRA First Vice President:
Doug Bacon
Red Paint Hospitality Group

ProStart Educator Advisor:
Rick McKinney
Cambridge Rindge & Latin

MLRA Advisor
Camila Hennessey
MRA & MLRA

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MRAEF BOARD DIRECTORS:
Pat Bando
Boston College Dining Services

Bill Callahan
Southern Glazer
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Kelly Caralis
Lola’s Italian Kitchen & Market

Melanie Eaton
Baldor Foods

James Griffin
Johnson & Wales University

Patricia Ivatts
Brown & Brown of Massachusetts

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Eric Leblanc
Burtons Grill & Bar | Red Heat Tavern
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Tim McGee
The Briar Group

Nicole Olivier
Martignetti Companies

​Sarah Wade
Stillwater
 
Nina Reed
Sarcastic Sweets
 
Bryan Oglesby
Panera Bread

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MRAEF HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS:

Cathie Baines
Whittier Regional Voch. Tech. High School

Bill Brady
Brady's Restaurant

Karen Coleman
KC Financing

Remon Karian
Fiorella's

Alan Marcus
When Pig’s Fly/AMACS Advisors

Joe Piantedosi, Jr.
Piantedosi Baking Company

Joe Prestejohn
Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant

Barbara Peckham
Bacall & Coniff

Bill Samenfink
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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