Yanni Dimitri ..
About Yanni Dimitri ..
Yanni Dimitri is the Director of Strategic Partnerships [Public Sector/Transportation] at MBTA, with extensive experience in various sectors including SaaS, housing, education, travel, and healthcare.
Current Role at MBTA
Yanni Dimitri serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships [Public Sector/Transportation] at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Since 2017, Yanni has been focused on fostering collaboration and developing strategic alliances within the public sector and transportation domain. His role entails managing relationships and partnerships that drive MBTA's strategic initiatives and transportation projects.
Experience in SaaS and Travel Tech
From 2017 to 2020, Yanni Dimitri worked at Lola.com where he contributed to both the Product Marketing and Customer Teams in the SaaS and Travel Tech sectors. Over his three-year tenure, he was responsible for identifying market opportunities, enhancing customer experiences, and driving product marketing strategies for technology solutions tailored to the travel industry.
Development and Housing Expertise
Yanni Dimitri was the Director of Development at the Asian Community Development Corporation from 2010 to 2016. Located in the Greater Boston Area, he played a significant role in housing development projects, formulating strategies for community development, and securing funding to support the organization's mission of improving housing conditions for various communities. His six-year tenure was marked by effective leadership in development and housing initiatives.
International Business Development Leadership
Yanni Dimitri's career includes a two-year term from 2008 to 2010 at Anatolia College as the Associate Director of International Business Development. His role spanned both the Greater Boston Area and Thessaloniki, Greece. He led initiatives to foster international partnerships and expand the college's global outreach, utilizing his expertise in education and university relations to promote growth and development.
Broad Educational Background
Yanni Dimitri boasts an extensive educational background. He holds an AB Bachelor's Degree of Arts from Harvard University, achieved from 2000 to 2003. He has taken coursework at Harvard Law School and the Harvard School of Public Health to complete MA and MS degrees. Additionally, Yanni has completed studies in various prestigious institutions, including Tufts University's Fletcher School, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. His educational pursuits also span Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, the Goldman School of Public Policy, Duke University, and the University of Pennsylvania.