Just A Start believes that access to stable housing and sustainable careers are the essential building blocks of equitable communities. For more than 50 years, we have focused on meeting the fundamental needs of individuals and families who have been systemically denied opportunities to realize their full potential. Our programs include affordable housing, education and job training, and comprehensive support services, spanning Cambridge and beyond.

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Just A Start

Just A Start's headquarters in Cambridge, MA, United States

Robert Brainin

Peter Shapiro

Elizabeth Winston

Karen Guthrie

Jenny Komatsu

Michael Kuhn

Vanessa Buenrostro

Sara Cyr

Monique Collin

Michelle Robb

Kymira Woodberry

Jamison Rudd

Cindy Silva

The Directors of Programs and Development at Just A Start lead the organization's efforts to provide stable housing, education, job training, and comprehensive support services. The team oversees various departments including Housing, Youth Programs, Workforce Development, Education, and Philanthropy to ensure effective program implementation and development, promoting equitable opportunities for individuals and families across Cambridge and beyond.

Directors of Programs and Development

The Programs Management Team at Just A Start oversees the implementation and coordination of the organization's key initiatives, including affordable housing, education and job training, and comprehensive support services. They work to ensure that individuals and families have access to stable housing and sustainable career opportunities, which are critical to building equitable communities. This team is responsible for managing financial opportunities, resident services, homeownership programs, and community outreach efforts to support those most impacted by systemic barriers.

Programs Management Team

The Project Management team at Just A Start oversees the planning, execution, and completion of various initiatives aimed at providing affordable housing, education, job training, and support services. With a group of experienced Senior Project Managers, the team ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the organization's goals of fostering equitable communities.

Project Management

The Grant Management Team at Just A Start is responsible for securing and managing funding to support the company's initiatives in affordable housing, education, job training, and support services. This includes identifying grant opportunities, writing proposals, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements to sustain and expand the organization's impact in creating equitable communities.

Grant Management Team

This department focuses on ensuring customer satisfaction and guiding clients through their journey with the company's products and services.

Customer Success

This department focuses on developing and implementing educational programs and career training initiatives.

Just A Start

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Directors of Programs and Development

Programs Management Team

Project Management

Grant Management Team

Customer Success

Education and Training

Offices

Just A Start

Org chart

Teams

Directors of Programs and Development

Programs Management Team

Project Management

Grant Management Team

Customer Success

Education and Training

Offices

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