2012-present: University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA
Associate Vice Chancellor
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Develop and implement campus initiatives that encourage and support entrepreneurship and economic development. Member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet.
2011-present: Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2), Lowell, MA
Co-Director
Provide executive management, direction and outreach for the University’s medical device incubator. Member of Executive Board.
2011-present: Merrimack Valley Sandbox, Lowell, MA
Campus Liason to the Merrimack Valley Sandbox
Serve as primary campus liason to the MV Sandbox project, a multi-million dollar project funded by the Deshpande Foundation to support the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Lowell-Lawrence region. Meet regularly (2-3 times per month) with MV Sandbox staff to assist in planning and implementation of various entrepreneurial initiatives.  Traveled to Hubli, India during Winter Intersession to represent campus at the 2012 Development Dialogue event in Hubli.
2011: Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2)
Host
M2D2 Campus Visitor, Michael Delaney, Vice President of Development, Cork Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland, May 9. M2D2 Campus Visitor, Erik Nakajima, Massachusetts Undersecretary for Innovation for Governor Patrick, June 24.
2008-2011: Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2), University of Massachusetts Lowell
Associate Director
Direct the recruitment, assessment and business development of medical device inventions and startup companies in this incubator. Direct the integration of experiential learning activities for COM students. Assist four graduate students in securing Mass. Life Science Internships with incubator start-up companies. Also a member of the M2D2 Executive Board which meets bi-weekly throughout the calendar year.
2005-present: University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA
Associate Director
Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center
2000-2005: University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA
Associate Director of Distance Learning,
Continuing Studies & Corporate Education
Oversee the expansion of online learning through the design and development of online certificate and degree programs. Identify and develop new program opportunities including student markets, faculty recruitment and development. Oversee scalable development of technology infrastructure and services. Research, design and develop quality monitoring and accreditation strategies for the online program. Responsibilities include program development, faculty development, technology development, coordination with University academic/administrative units and supervision of full time and student staff.
1997-2000: University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA
Associate Director of Distance Learning,
Continuing Studies & Corporate Education
Coordinate the development of the web-based CyberEd program. Responsible for administration and development of undergraduate, distance learning program. Responsibilities include migration of certificate and degree programs online, faculty training, technology development, coordination with University academic/administrative units and supervision of full time and student staff.
1996-1997: University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA
Multimedia/Corporate Training Specialist, Continuing Education
Initiated the development of the web-based CyberEd distance learning program. Responsible for the development of on and off-campus training programs through the University’s Multimedia Certificate program. Provide faculty recruitment and training in use of multimedia technology.
1993-1996: Seaside Education Associates, Inc., Weston, MA
Project Director for Home Tech Project
Develop and provide multimedia training, technical assistance and outreach activities for federally funded demonstration project investigating the application of environmental control and home automation technology for individuals with disabilities.
1990-1993: Seaside Education Associates, Inc., Weston, MA
Project Director for Home Tech Project
Conduct on-site and outreach activities for federally funded research project which provides assistive technology devices to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Professional Affiliations
- Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2)
Project Team and Business Advisory Board Member - Academy of Management (AOM)
- Information Resource Management Association (IRMA)
- Sloan Consortium for Online Education (SCOLE)
- Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society
- Eastern Academy of Management