About Us

Shaping and caring for Northeastern’s physical environment

Here at Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities (PREF), we take pride in shaping and nurturing the physical environment that fuels our global university system. As the custodians of Northeastern’s infrastructure, our team is dedicated to building, maintaining, and enhancing a world-class learning and discovery ecosystem. With a blend of expertise, innovation, and collaborative spirit, we pave the way for progress.

We invite you to explore the dynamic initiatives our team undertakes to support and empower you in your Northeastern experience.

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Our leadership

Kathy Spiegelman

Kathy Spiegelman

VP & Chief of Planning, Real Estate & Facilities

Angel Williams

Angel Williams

Asst VP of Strategic Initiatives

Cassandra McKenzie

Cassandra McKenzie

Assoc VP of Real Estate & Capital Projects

Catherine Walsh

Catherine Walsh

Assoc VP of Fiscal & Management Services

Meaghan Healey

Meaghan Healey

Assoc VP of Facilities Operations

Leah Bamberger

Leah Bamberger

Exec Dir of Climate Justice & Sustainability

Viktorija Abolina

Viktorija Abolina

Assoc VP of Campus Planning

Vini Bhargava

Vini Bhargava

Associate VP of Planning, Real Estate & Facilities - Oakland

Our values

We are deeply committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive environment within our global institution. We believe in fostering an atmosphere where individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences not only thrive but also have a strong sense of belonging. Our dedication extends to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to achieve both academic and professional success.

As an integral part of the university-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities (PREF) DEI team actively works to create a workplace that is not only equitable and inclusive but also extends these principles throughout the university and into the broader community

Learn more about DEI at PREF

Careers

Whether you’re ready to take the next step in your career or a student looking for an engaging co-op opportunity,
we are always looking for talented and engaged people to join our team.  

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Statement of land recognition

We acknowledge the territory on which Northeastern University stands, which is the land of The Wampanoag and The Massachusett People.

While visiting campus, please honor the continued efforts of the Native and Indigenous community leaders who work to preserve the history and culture of the tribes which make up Eastern Massachusetts and the surrounding region. Today, Boston is still home to many indigenous peoples, including the Mashpee Wampanoag and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), the Mi’kmaq, and many more in our region.

For more information, please visit: North American Indian Center of Boston. 

For information on resources and services provided by the Commission on Indian Affairs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, please visit: Commission on Indian Affairs, State of MA

Contact Us

10 Gainsboro St. Boston MA 02115

(617) 373-2754

facilitiescustomerservice
@northrtheastern.edu

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