Ken is a PMP certified project leader and Ph.D. chemical engineer with experience leading complex research projects. He has served as the Director of Logistics for CMASS PMI since 2024 where he is responsible for physical arrangements for chapter events including coordinating and negotiating with vendors. 

I enjoy the ability to identify the requirements needed and then develop the plans and structures that lead to success. I am interested in learning and adaptability that allows new connections and discoveries to be possible and enable operational excellence. I am excited to be a part of this chapter and help expand our impact. 

Connect with Ken on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-d-smith/

Mary joined Clark University School of Professional Studies as an adjunct faculty member in 2010.  She has over 25 years of experience in the high-tech industry as a senior manager in the areas of global operations, policy and people management.  She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Boston College, an MBA from Babson and a Master of Professional Communication from Clark.  A certified Project Manager and Certified Quality Six Sigma instructor, she has worked closely with global and regional teams on corporate wide compliance projects. In 2015 she joined the School of Professional Studies fulltime and held positions as the Program Lead for Professional Leadership and the Masters of Public Administration program.   Mary became an Associate Dean in the School of Professional Studies in 2018 and retired in 2021.  Currently she is a Professor of Practice and Director of  the  MPA and MPA Senior Leadership Programs and the MS Program Management program  Mary donates her time to the Worcester Mustard Seed program and participates on local civic committees.

Michele Carter, PMP is a senior program manager and PMO manager with extensive
experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. She is skilled in managing cross-functional projects, fostering collaboration, and implementing new technologies and strategies to drive project success.

Key Accomplishments:

• Managing product transfers between our US location to our Costa Rica site, and New Product Introductions at Precision Coating.
• Managed the QC Excellence PMO at Sanofi, overseeing quality control projects across 76 sites and developing a new SharePoint site to improve communication and knowledge sharing.
• Since 2016 served on the PMI Central Mass board in various positions from Marketing to Professional Development to President to Treasurer.

Education and Certifications:

• Master of Science (MS) in Project Management from Northeastern University.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration from Becker College.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Aakash Garg, CFA, PMP, is a Program Manager in the Enterprise Project Management Office at Commonwealth Financial Network. He has over a decade of experience managing complex programs in the fintech sector, with expertise spanning securities, capital markets, and financial technology solutions. Aakash holds an M.S. in Software Engineering from BITS Pilani and a B.S. in Applied Physical Science (Electronics) from Delhi University. He is a CFA® charter holder and member of the CFA® Institute, USA.

Amanda Loewy is a strategic leader at a leading SaaS education company, where she drives high-impact go-to-market initiatives and operational programs that fuel growth and innovation. She leads global, cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects with speed and precision, leveraging AI and scalable systems to enhance business outcomes. 

With over a decade of experience across project management, marketing, and client services, Amanda combines big-picture thinking with executional rigor. She has led major process overhauls and managed six-figure media campaigns at digital agencies, consistently delivering results through data-driven strategy and strong collaboration.

Outside of work, Amanda finds balance through movement, learning, and community. She also volunteers at her local food bank and with her alumni group at Boston College in addition to her work with this chapter of PMI.

Gustavo Montoya is a PMP® certified leader dedicated to building bridges, connecting ambitious ideas with real-world execution and talented professionals with a thriving community. He brings over a decade of experience leading complex projects across the life sciences, energy, and software sectors, leveraging his PhD and ongoing MBA studies to turn technical insights into strategic outcomes.

As Director of Membership, Gustavo will apply his business acumen and expertise in strategy, technology, and data analytics to enhance member engagement and strategically grow the Central Mass Chapter community, creating more value and opportunities for every member.

Connect with Gustavo on LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/gusmontoyaz

Connect with Marko on LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/in/markodurovic