Kristen Keane

Kristen Keane serves as the NSF Programs Manager for the WPI FORW-RD NRT Program and Director of Industry Partnerships and NSF Program Management at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, overseeing two National Science Foundation initiatives focused on robotics and workplace innovation. With extensive experience in technology and education, Kristen previously held leadership roles, including Senior Director of Member Development at the Mass Technology Leadership Council, where responsibilities encompassed member acquisition and engagement, and positions at major firms such as Sun Microsystems and AOL. Kristen's academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Rhode Island and a BS in Business Administration from North Adams State College, complemented by international experience at the American University of Rome.