Press Release  Executive Office of Economic Development Announces New Massachusetts 250th Coordinator of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism

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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