Donor Profile
Peter Johnson of Gadsby Hannah
Peter Johnson and his law firm, Gadsby Hannah LLP, are big fans of NECC. Peter believes so strongly in NECC that he’s in the habit of inviting special clients for a firsthand look at the inspiring work that takes place at NECC every day. Peter’s admiration and support for NECC stems from the conviction that it’s making a real difference in the lives of so many children and their families. “I’m continually impressed at the dedication and caring nature of everyone includ-ing teachers, staff, and management,” he says. “The fact that the senior management team has been there so long speaks volumes about the quality of NECC as an institution.”
Gadsby Hannah has a well-established philanthropic tradition. In addition to NECC, the firm has supported many charitable organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League, The Jimmy Fund, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, The Rett Syndrome Research Foundation, ReadBoston, Special Olympics, and The Shattuck Shelter.
Gadsby Hannah’s support of NECC goes back many years. In fact, they were one of the first organizations to sponsor NECC’s annual golf tournament. These days, their generous assistance extends well beyond the links. Peter and Gadsby Hannah have supported NECC’s Pops events, the 25th Anniversary Gala, and the Parents Organization’s annual fundraiser, “A Night of Music.”
Peter and his wife, Jan, have a daughter, Katie, who is a freshman at James Madison University, and a son, Andrew, who is a junior in high school. In his spare time, Peter enjoys skiing, golfing and spending time with his family. NECC thanks Peter and Gadsby Hannah forall their encouragement and ongoing support!
