Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Carolyn Kirk currently serves as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative since February 2019 and holds the position of Deputy Secretary in the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since January 2015, where Carolyn is a senior member of Governor Charlie Baker's administration. Kirk has a significant history in public service, having been the Mayor of Gloucester, MA, from January 2008 for a total of seven years, during which time Carolyn was re-elected three times. Earlier in their career, Kirk worked as an Engagement Manager at marchFIRST and held a role in CRM at IBM Global Services. Kirk received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Boston College between 1981 and 1984.
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative was founded in 1982 as the Massachusetts Technology Park Corporation. It was established by the legislature to advance the growth of the technology sector of the state’s economy. The enabling legislation is available here. The Corporation's founder, first Chairman, and unpaid Executive Director wasGeorge Kariotis.