Jay Kustka

Art Director, Programming and External Relations

Jay works closely with the programming and external relations team to create, design, and update marketing materials for CEP.

Jay has many years of experience in graphic design, having worked previously in Boston and London for R.R. Donnelly Financial and in New York for Gerson Lehrman Group. In Jay’s free time, he also works with schools to design and produce programs for theatrical performances.

Besides his passion for graphic design, Jay’s other creative passion is music. Outside of the 9-5, you can find Jay playing guitar in many venues in the Boston area.

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