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Meet the rockstar team that's pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible.

Miles Mazzotta

Miles is a Cambridge native and valued team member at Chitarra Pastaria. Before diving into the world of artisanal pasta, he honed his communication skills in the broadcasting industry.

Featured quote:
"I love making reallyyyy long Rigatoni"

Ezra Kukis

Ezra, a Dedham native, is a creative force at Chitarra Pastaria. When she’s not crafting artisanal pasta, she’s building her own business, hand-painting and selling custom press-on nails.

Featured Quote:
"Chitarra is an inclusive and nurturing space for the neurodivergent, showing that autistic people can do some excellent work with some understanding and adjustments."

Julia Agostino

Julia is a dedicated advocate for the neurodivergent community and a valued team member at Chitarra Pastaria. She mentors students in Lexington High School’s Turing Alliance and previously volunteered at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Julia dreams of one day owning her own coffee shop.

Featured quote:
"I love the fact Chitarra is a startup that's employing and supporting neurodivergent people. Also, the pasta is delicious!"

Jeremy Luongo

Jeremy is a proud team member at Chitarra Pastaria, thriving in his first-ever job. A book lover with a curious mind, he brings a touch of science to the kitchen thanks to his studies in Chemistry and Biology at Salem State College.

Featured quote:
"Seeing how a startup actually works, and how businesses form, is very exciting and educational."

Stefano Micali

Stefano is a valued team member who began working at Chitarra Pastaria in early 2025. Also a Flutie Fellow for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Stefano is known as the "human G.P.S." for his incredible memory of Brookline streets. He is a versatile musician who sings and plays guitar for the Spectrum of Sound Choir and even composed a jingle for Chitarra Pastaria. He also works for Boston Duck Tours and holds an Associate Degree in Music from Bunker Hill Community College.

Featured quote:
"Chitarra is a great step for me. While I look forward to where my journey leads, what I truly want is to have my own culinary business that educates people to use the healthiest ingredients in whatever they do."