Our Staff

The cadre at Detachment 365 take pride in our teamwork, professional expertise, and dedication to the Air Force ROTC mission: developing outstanding officers for the Air Force and Space Force, as well as responsible citizens for our nation.

Our team brings a wide range of military experience, diverse career backgrounds, and notable achievements that enrich the training and development of our cadets. We encourage you to reach out to any of our cadre members with questions, comments, or concerns.

Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Edwards

Detachment Commander

Lt Col Nicholas Edwards is the Commander at the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 365 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Mass. He leads a high performing cadre team to recruit, educate, and commission officer candidates for the USAF and Space Force at MIT, Harvard University, Tufts University, and Wellesley College.In 2008, Lt Col Edwards… Read More

Major Mark Dizon

Operations Officer

Major Mark A. Dizon is the Operations Officer, and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 365, based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Major Dizon was commissioned in 2015 as a graduate of the United States Air Force Officer Training School following a successful enlisted career as KC-10A Flight Engineer… Read More

Captain Evan Amato

Recruiting Officer

Captain Evan Amato is currently the Recruiting Officer and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies at the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 365, based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Massachusetts.Before joining AFROTC, Captain Amato held a range of leadership roles within the Financial Management and Cost Analysis career fields. He served as… Read More

Master Sergeant Jeffrey Treadway

Officer Accessions Instructor

Master Sergeant Jeffrey Treadway is the Officer Accessions Instructor, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 365, based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Master Sergeant Treadway enlisted in 2007 attending both basic training and technical school at Lackland AFB, Texas. Upon graduation from technical school, he received an assignment to RAF… Read More

Staff Sergeant David Cade

NCOIC, Administration

Staff Sergeant David W. Cade Jr. is the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of Administration for Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 365, based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He entered the Air Force in September 2007, attending Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, followed by technical training as an… Read More

Ms. Emmaline Strickland

Administrative Assistant II, MIT

Emmaline Strickland is from Nantucket, MA, she went to Lasell College in Newton, MA and now resides in the Greater Boston area.