John Shea was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in the New England region. He holds degrees in Economics and Sovietology, and has overseas work experience in the Ukraine, Falkland Islands and through numerous short assignments abroad. After working in international petroleum markets, John’s career has principally focused on public policy, international affairs, economic development, and planning roles. John has led a half-dozen non-profit organizations, owned his own company with a partner which fostered life-cycle foreign investment in New England green technologies, and engaged throughout his career with government officials at all levels, business leaders, and other stakeholders including non-profit organizations.