Kristen Las

Kristen Las serves as the Town Manager for the Town of Westford, MA since February 2023, and is a member of the Board of Directors for both the Middlesex 3 Coalition and the 495/MetroWest Corridor Partnership, holding the position of Public Sector Vice Chair since December 2018. Prior to this, Kristen held various roles within the Town of Shrewsbury, including Assistant Town Manager and Principal Planner, with responsibilities encompassing complex administrative and planning tasks, grant acquisition, and economic development initiatives. Kristen's experience extends to leadership positions within the American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter, including Acting Past President and Vice President of Chapter Affairs, as well as serving as a board member at the Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union and contributing as a part-time lecturer at Clark University. Kristen's educational background includes a Master's degree in Community Development and Planning from Clark University and a Bachelor's degree in Geography from Penn State University.