Becky Donner

Executive Director, Seaport Innovation Center (formerly District Hall) at WS Development

Becky Donner is an experienced professional in civic innovation and creative placemaking, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Seaport Innovation Center at WS Development since November 2023. Prior to this role, Becky operated as a Civic Innovation & Creative Placemaking Consultant from July 2018 to November 2023, advising various clients on economic and community development initiatives. Significant contributions include co-founding Run En Masse, a coalition supporting equal representation in Massachusetts politics, and serving as Principal at Hourglass Collaborative, where innovative programs and business strategies were developed. Previous positions include Director of District Hall at The Venture Café Foundation, where a unique innovation community space was established, and Events & Donations Lead at Code for Boston, focused on civic technology projects. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts from Skidmore College and additional studies at The University of British Columbia.

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Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind. Established in 1990, WS is one of few vertically-integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 22 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country. For more information, visit www.wsdevelopment.com, call 617.232.8900 or follow WS Development on LinkedIn.