The New Year isn’t the only new energy MVPC is excited to embrace. Please join us in welcoming Ian Burns as the newest addition to our team. Ian will be serving as the Targeted Economic Development Specialist, further strengthening the Community and Economic Development program at MVPC.

Efforts to fill this position were unfortunately curtailed at the beginning of 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, so we are grateful to start the new year with a renewed capacity to assist with the challenges our communities are continually facing.

As the Targeted Economic Development Specialist, Ian will support the implementation of the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and Targeted Economic Development Strategy (TEDS) for Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover. Ian’s role will support MVPC’s work to strengthen key economic clusters in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover within the larger, regional economy.

Born and raised in the Merrimack Valley, Ian is passionate about creating positive change on a local and regional level. Ian previously worked with Groundwork Lawrence as a Public Affairs Coordinator, furthering the organization’s community development initiatives by advocating for policy changes on the state and federal level. He has a master’s degree in public affairs from Merrimack College and a Bachelor of Arts from Assumption College. Ian’s experience growing up and working in the region position him as a valuable addition to the MVPC team.

In his spare time, Ian enjoys hiking throughout New England, catching a Red Sox game, or perfecting his bread baking. Welcome to the MVPC Team Ian, we look forward to working with you!