Karyn Polito

Ms. Polito is currently Principal of Polito Development Corporation, a commercial real estate development firm. Ms. Polito was the 72nd Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts from 2015 to 2023. In that position, she advocated for women’s empowerment and championed renewable energy, climate adaption, workforce development, housing, and the innovation economy. She helped increase aid to local communities and spearheaded efforts to expand offshore wind and educational opportunities to careers in science, technology, engineering and math for women and students. Prior to serving as Lieutenant Governor, Ms. Polito was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and a Partner at Milton, Laurence & Dixon, LLP.