James E. Boyle

James E. Boyle currently serves as the Director of Strategic Industry Relations in Education Innovation at Northeastern University, providing leadership and strategic planning for industry partnerships. With a background that includes an interim role as Senior Director of the Office of Central Cooperative Education Services, Boyle has overseen co-op services and enhanced employer outreach efforts. Previous positions include Commissioner for the Port of New Bedford, contributing to the governance of the nation's top commercial fishing port, and Assistant Director of Economic Development at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, shaping public policy and economic initiatives. Early career experience in the Massachusetts House of Representatives involved significant legislative and management responsibilities. Academic qualifications include a Juris Doctor from The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover and a BA in Political Science from The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.