Katie Choe
About Katie Choe
Katie Choe is the Chief of Staff at MBTA, with a background in civil engineering and extensive experience in public works and project management.
Chief Of Staff at MBTA
Katie Choe currently serves as the Chief Of Staff at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) starting in 2023. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this role follows her previous positions within the organization. Her tenure focuses on overseeing strategic initiatives and ensuring organizational efficiency. Her extensive background within MBTA lends her a comprehensive perspective on the authority’s operations.
Previous Roles at MBTA
Katie Choe has held multiple prominent positions at MBTA. She served as Chief of Quality, Compliance & Oversight from 2022 to 2023, focusing on regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Prior to that, she was Chief of Capital Delivery from 2020 to 2022 in Boston, MA, where she managed capital projects and oversaw their successful delivery. These roles allowed her to accumulate extensive experience in public transportation management and infrastructure projects.
Chief Engineer at City of Boston Public Works
From 2013 to 2019, Katie Choe worked as the Chief Engineer and Director of Construction Management for the City of Boston Public Works. She oversaw engineering and construction projects within the Greater Boston Area. This position involved managing city-wide construction initiatives and implementing engineering solutions designed to improve public infrastructure.
Roles at Massport
Katie Choe's tenure at Massport includes several significant roles. From 2009 to 2013, she was the Assistant Director, Capital Programs, Project Controls, managing project controls within capital programs. Before that, from 2008 to 2009, she served as Sustainability Program Manager in East Boston, MA, focusing on sustainable practices. Her earlier role from 2000 to 2008 as Assistant Project Manager involved overseeing various project management tasks.
Education in Civil Engineering from MIT
Katie Choe is an alumna of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), holding dual degrees in Civil Engineering. She obtained her SB in Civil Engineering from 1994 to 1998 and completed her SM in Civil Engineering/Construction Management from 1998 to 2000. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation for her prolific career in engineering and construction management.