Wake Robin, Vermont’s leading Life Plan Community has welcomed two new members to the staff team. Kate Hays has taken over leadership of Wake Robin's commitment to local food and healthy eating as Dining Director, and Jena Necrason will be heading up Wake Robin's innovative programming initiatives as Program and Events Coordinator.
“We're pleased to announce the additions of Kate and Jena to the Wake Robin community,” said Patrick McKee, President and CEO of Wake Robin. "They each bring a wealth of experience in their respective fields and are the perfect individuals to grow and enhance two vital areas of the Wake Robin ecosystem - the dining department and the programming and wellness department."
Prior to joining Wake Robin, Kate Hays was the campus executive chef for University of Vermont Dining. In this position, Kate directed and oversaw the culinary program for the entire university, which served roughly 12,000 meals per day. In addition, Kate created a training program to empower, grow and educate staff. Over the course of her time at UVM, Kate also worked continuously to implement healthy, sustainable food initiatives to bring real, local food to the campus including Farm to Institution, Vermont 1st, Menus of Change and other emerging trends. Her passion for healthy food is the perfect complement to Wake Robin's mission of healthy food in healthcare.
Jena Necrason brings over 20 years experience in program management and development to the Wake Robin programming staff. As the founding artistic director of Vermont Shakespeare Festival and the head of the movement department at The Stella Adler Studio of Acting/NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Jena will bring a new level of art, music, and movement programming to the Wake Robin residents. Her passion for creating innovative programs that align with resident's interests and needs will be key to the growth of Wake Robin’s programming initiatives.
Wake Robin is pleased to welcome both Kate Hays and Jena Necrason to the Wake Robin team and believe their past experiences and commitment to creating a healthy lifestyle for all will be welcomed assets to the organization. For more information about Wake Robin, please visit: www.wakerobin.com.