Coughlin Committee

. Robert has spent his career in both the public and private sectors. Before joining MassBio, he served as the Undersecretary of Economic Development within Governor Deval Patrick’s administration, where he prioritized both healthcare and economic development issues and was a strong advocate for the life sciences industry in Massachusetts. Prior to that, he was elected as State Representative to the 11th Norfolk district for three terms. Robert has also held senior executive positions in the environmental services, capital management and venture capital industries. Board Involvement
• Franciscan Children’s Hospital, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
• Team Impact, Member of National Board of Directors
• MassBio, Member, Board of Directors
• BA Sciences, Member, Board of Directors
• Anagram, Member, Board of Directors
• Nuvara, Member, Board of Directors
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Chair, MA/RI Board of Directors
• Schwartz Center for Compassionate Care, Lifetime Board Member
• Massachusetts Maritime Academy Board of Trustee Member
• Education, Affiliations and Recognitions
• Mass Maritime Academy, B.S. in Marine Engineering
• 2011, Father of the Year Award, American Diabetes Association
• 2012, CF Foundation Volunteer Leadership Award, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• 2013 Boston Irish Business Award, Boston Irish Business Association