Stephanie Landrum
President & CEO
Stephanie works with companies exploring large-scale development opportunities, financing tools, and long-term growth in Alexandria.
Positioning Alexandria as a premier hub for businesses, startups, nonprofits, and leading science and technology institutions.
Who we are
Our team on the ground- and in your corner.
Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) is a 501(c)6 public-private partnership positioning the City of Alexandria as a premier hub for businesses, startups, nonprofits, and leading science and technology institutions. AEDP spotlights Alexandria's transportation, workforce, location, scale, and livability to help grow Alexandria.
Guided by an independent board of directors, AEDP partners with city management and elected officials to advance a shared mission of growing Alexandria as a business destination.
17
Person team
35+
Years serving Alexandria
Testimonials
What our partners say.
Hear from the founders, executives, and community leaders who've built their businesses in Alexandria with AEDP at the table.
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What we've experienced in Alexandria is a true partnership across the board between the elected officials, city staff, community, and ourselves.
Jay Kelly
Senior Vice President of Development, Foulger Pratt
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We love being here. The team loves being here. Alexandria is beautiful, community-driven, and such a culturally relevant, dynamic environment for our team.
Julie Talbot
Global CEO, Lansinoh Laboratories
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Building a business in a city that supports innovation and growth, I am able to contribute to the economy and help my fellow military families here in Alexandria.
Kendra Peña Collazo
Founder, Movement in Science
Staff directory
The full team.
Whether you're exploring an idea, expanding a business, or looking for the right connections, we'll meet you where you are and help you move forward.
Leadership
Marian Marquez
Senior Vice President
Marian supports businesses looking to grow in Alexandria, from site selection and real estate to navigating complex projects and partnerships.
Christina Mindrup
Vice President, Real Estate
Christina helps businesses evaluate properties, understand the market, and plan for relocation or investment with confidence.
Alex Cooley
Director of Business Development
Alex partners with companies considering Alexandria for relocation, expansion, or investment — connecting goals to the city's strengths.
Cristina Amoruso
Director, Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Cristina works closely with entrepreneurs to start, grow, or reposition their businesses — connecting people to resources and local networks.
Jessica Sarra
Vice President, Operations
Jessica keeps AEDP's operations and partnerships running smoothly — coordination, procurement, and program execution.
Liz Bolton
Director of Strategic Communications
Liz shares the stories of Alexandria's businesses and momentum — from media relations to communications strategy.
Staff
Philomena Fitzgerald
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Manager
fitzgerald@alexandriaecon.org
703.746.2981
- Leads small business and entrepreneurship programs across Alexandria.
- 10+ years connecting founders to capital, real estate, and city resources.
- Speaks Spanish; partners closely with Old Town and Del Ray BIDs.
Talia Jones
Small Business Client Services Coordinator
jones@alexandriaecon.org
703.746.2986
- First point of contact for small business client inquiries.
- Coordinates intake, referrals, and program enrollment.
- Connects entrepreneurs to AEDP advisors and external resources.
Tristan Reuben
Business Development Associate
reuben@alexandriaecon.org
703.746.2983
- Supports business development outreach and prospect research.
- Tracks pipeline activity and prepares site visit briefings.
- Joined AEDP in 2024 from a regional EDO in Northern Virginia.
Senay Gebremedhin
Strategic Partnership Manager
gebremedhin@alexandriaecon.org
703.746.2984
- Builds and manages strategic partnerships with chambers and BIDs.
- Coordinates joint programs with regional and federal partners.
- Background in international economic development.
Wynn Hunsaker
Real Estate Manager
hunsaker@alexandriaecon.org
703.746.2985
- Tracks Alexandria's commercial real estate market and pipeline.
- Supports site selection inquiries and broker relationships.
- Maintains AEDP's market data and available property database.
Teresa Garrison
Events & Facilities Manager
garrison@alexandriaecon.org
703.746.2982
- Plans and runs AEDP events — from CEO breakfasts to regional summits.
- Manages the Vola Lawson Center and partner facilities.
- Single point of contact for venue bookings and event logistics.
Lauren Sanchez
Communications Manager & Content Creator
sanchez@alexandriaecon.org
703.746.2987
- Produces AEDP's video, photo, and social content.
- Runs the editorial calendar and storytelling program.
- Background in broadcast journalism and brand video.
Amanda Trusen
Business Intelligence Analyst
trusen@alexandriaecon.org
703.746.2989
- Owns AEDP's market intelligence and economic data analysis.
- Builds dashboards and quarterly performance reports.
- Background in regional economic research and BLS data.
Shayna Williams
Staff
williams@alexandriaecon.org
703.746.2980
- Supports the small business program and client experience.
- Helps coordinate workshops, office hours, and resource fairs.
- Recent addition to the AEDP team.
Media inquiries
Liz Bolton, Director of Strategic Communications, handles all press and media requests.
Careers & internships
Interested in joining the team? Learn more about our career and internship opportunities at AEDP.
Mission & values
Why we do this.
Mission
To promote Alexandria as a competitive location for business investment and growth — aligning the city's assets with market opportunity to help companies locate, expand, and succeed.
Vision
A resilient, high-performing economy where businesses of all sizes grow, talent stays, and investment honors Alexandria's character.
How we work
Our approach is grounded in market realities, disciplined analysis, and partnership.
- Align projects with adopted plans and economic priorities
- Evaluate fiscal and economic impact against baseline conditions
- Structure deals to ensure clear public benefit
- Partner with businesses and developers to deliver viable, executable projects
- Invest strategically to support long-term growth
Board of directors
Meet the board.
Senior executives from finance, real estate, hospitality, marketing, technology, and professional services — bringing market-driven insight that informs our strategy, strengthens decision-making, and supports successful business attraction and growth.
Chair
Scott Shaw
Alexandria Restaurant Partners
Executive Committee
Gabriela Clark
LandDesign
Director
Nishita Henry
Deloitte
Director
Alexandra Nee
Management Consulting Firm
Director
John Taylor Chapman
Alexandria City Council
Director
Melissa Webb
The Rappaport Company
Partners
Stronger together.
We partner with local, regional, and national organizations to showcase Alexandria — extending our reach, deepening our expertise, and connecting businesses to the right resources.