Kola Akindele

Kola Akindele is a seasoned professional in the fields of external relations, strategic partnerships, and health policy, currently serving as the Associate Vice President of External Relations and Strategic Partnerships at Worcester Polytechnic Institute since November 2020. Previously, Kola held the position of Assistant Vice President of External Relations and Partnerships at Worcester State University from July 2015 to October 2022. Kola's extensive experience in community and government relations includes roles at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Hartford Hospital, and UMass Medical School, along with a background as a Property Specialist/Attorney at SBA Network Services. Kola's educational credentials include a Master of Science in Health Policy and Management from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, a Juris Doctorate from Northeastern University School of Law, a BA in Economics and Political Science from UMass Boston, and a Bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac University.