Christine Nolan

Commander
DISC Type : D

External Engagement & Growth at Bridgewater State University

United States

Overview

Christine Nolan is a leader in technology ecosystem development, currently driving external engagement for Bridgewater State Universitys Cyber Range. With a background in advanced manufacturing and a BS from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, she connects industry partners with vital cybersecurity training to mitigate operational risks.

She led Massachusetts response to the federal CHIPS Act, securing a $19.7M award and launching a new microelectronics division for the state.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

Decisive

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

OT Cybersecurity
Her current role at Bridgewater State University's Cyber Range focuses on providing manufacturers with hands-on training to address Operational Technology (OT) cyber risks on the plant floor.
Advanced Manufacturing
A primary focus of her career, she formerly led the MA Center for Advanced Manufacturing and champions the commercialization of innovative manufacturing technologies.
Semiconductor Ecosystems
She directed the state's response to the CHIPS Act and led member engagement for Natcast, the operator of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).

Media Appearances

Panel Handouts – Transfers CONNECT (Bridgewater State University). Featured in Bridgewater State University – Vision Project

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Work History

2-2026
External Engagement & Growth at Bridgewater State University
1-2026
Independent Consultant at Self-employed
1-2026
VP Membership Engagement - Fractional at International Semiconductor Industry Group
9-2024 - 9-2025
Sr.Director, Membership Engagement at Natcast.org
12-2020 - 9-2024
Director, MA Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

Education

1984 - 1988
BS from Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Insights For Selling To Christine

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christine is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christine

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christine move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Christine take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Christine

Personality Compatibility


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