Joan works closely with the Executive Director on new initiatives and oversees data management, the incumbent worker education program, and outreach and marketing for BEST.

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Huiling started at BEST as a job seeker student and then BEST hired her before any of the hotels could. Now she manages BEST’s English for Hospitality program and the volunteer program and she teaches an English class.

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Rose teaches English and helps manage the volunteer program as part of the Education Team. Rose served as an Americorps member from 2020 to 2021.

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Mei teaches classes in computers and English for Hospitality at BEST. She oversees technology in both our Medford and Roxbury sites. Mei also contributes to BEST’s social media presence.

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Dorrie is BEST’s Lead Skills Instructor, teaching the Intro to Hospitality/Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship class. She also is part of BEST’s incumbent program team where she creates new programs, teaches workshops, and otherwise supports the education team.

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Lori handles all apprenticeship requirements for BEST’s Introduction to Hospitality Housekeeping Pre-apprenticeship program, including strengthening employer partnerships, acting as a liaison with partners such as the MA Department of Labor and Bunker Hill Community College, and developing relevant curriculum for job seekers.

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