BOSTON – The Executive Office of Economic
Development announced that hospitality, tourism, and strategic
communications specialist Sheila Green has been named Massachusetts 250th
Coordinator of the Massachusetts Office of Travel
and Tourism (MOTT). Green has a wealth of
experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, coming from
experience with Sail Boston, Boston Harbor City Cruises and Doors Open
Minneapolis, among others. The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s new Economic Development Plan details
how the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution can serve as a
catalyst to increase tourism in Massachusetts. In this new role, Green
will work with the Executive Director of MOTT as well as staff to execute
a strategic events plan surrounding the anniversary and focus on
incorporating and amplifying underrepresented stories in American
history, including those of indigenous, enslaved, indentured, African
American, female, and youth populations. "Our administration is setting up
initiatives to put Massachusetts back at the top for tourism and travel
and make it a well-known destination in households all over the world –
and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution provides a great opportunity
to drive these efforts,” said Secretary of Economic Development
Yvonne Hao. “We’re happy to have Shelia on Team Massachusetts as our
new Massachusetts 250th Coordinator, and we look forward to seeing how
her experience will transform our state.” “We are excited to have Sheila Green on the
Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism team to focus on the planning
for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution,” said MOTT
Executive Director Kate Fox. “Sheila’s extensive experience in event
planning, strategic planning, and communications make her perfectly
suited to hit the ground running as we build momentum for Massachusetts
250th.” For over 25 years, Green has specialized in
strategic communications, PR and Marketing. She has delivered customized
approaches to communications and change management strategies for
large-scale events including Sail Boston and Doors Open Minneapolis, and
for companies including Conventures, The Castle Group and Boston Harbor
Cruises. Throughout her career, Green has worked with a variety of
businesses and industries within tourism and hospitality and at state,
regional, national and international levels. “I am truly honored to join the Executive Office
of Economic Development for the Governor of Massachusetts as the
Coordinator for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution at the
Office of Travel & Tourism,” said Massachusetts 250th
Coordinator Shelia Green. “It is a privilege to contribute to the
commemoration of several historic events that played a pivotal role in
the shaping of our nation. I look forward to working collaboratively
across the state to showcase the rich cultural heritage and significance
of Massachusetts during this milestone time in history.” Green has also served as a Board Member for the
USS Constitution Museum, Jane Doe Inc., American Cancer Society, NE, and
as an advisor to the Joe Andruzzi Foundation and Project
Step. She lives in Milton, is a lover of the outdoors
and a proud mother of a US Navy Lieutenant. About Massachusetts Office of Travel &
Tourism (MOTT)
MOTT’s mission is to promote Massachusetts as a leisure and business
travel destination for domestic and international markets and to
contribute to the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy. For information
about visiting Massachusetts, go to VisitMA.com. |
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