MassDevelopment
Douglas Robinson is an experienced professional in government relations, marketing, and nonprofit management, currently serving as the Director of Government Relations at MassDevelopment since February 2018. Robinson co-founded The LiftEd Project, a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to funding children's education and healthcare initiatives, and held various roles at Blueday, Inc., including Director of Marketing and Business Development. Previous positions include Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director for a United States Senate Campaign, as well as Fundraiser Programs Director for a Massachusetts Gubernatorial Campaign. Robinson began the career as a Marketing Analyst at Blueday, Inc. and gained early experience through internships at The Audax Group and Heritage Property Investment Trust. Educationally, Robinson holds a BA in Economics, English, and Film from Vanderbilt University and has studied at the University of Melbourne.
MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development agency, works with businesses, nonprofits, financial institutions, and communities to stimulate economic growth across the Commonwealth. Through these collaborations they help create jobs, increase the number of housing units, revitalize urban environments, and address factors limiting economic growth including transportation, energy, and infrastructure deficiencies.