The JMU University Economic Development Council (UEDC) will foster communication and partnerships between university stakeholders engaged in regional and state-wide economic development efforts. By strengthening the network of practitioners and enhancing information flow across campus, the UEDC strives to build strong collaborations with employers, agencies, community organizations and other stakeholders that advance innovation, talent and quality of life within the Shenandoah Valley and Commonwealth of Virginia.
The UEDC has several priorities for the current academic year:
Objective 1:
Develop frameworks and strategies for communication, opportunity sharing, and awareness within and beyond the UEDC
Objective 2:
Support submission of the ALPU IEP designation application
Objective 3:
Create an asset map of university development activities and mapping to the Talent, Innovation, and Place framework
Objective 4:
Plan and operationalize execution of the IEP Growth and Improvement strategies
Keith Holland
Vice President, Research & Economic Development
Suzanne Bergmeister
Executive Director, Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship
Carrie Combs
Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Kim Davidson
Director, Community Engagement & Volunteer Center
Allison Dugan
Director, Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center
Brandi Duncan
Director of Engagement, Office of the President
Savanna Funkhouser
Assistant Director, State Government Relations
Amanda Kellogg
Director, Professional Development
Sarah Koerner
Coordinator for University Outreach & Events, University Career Center
Jay Langston
Executive Director, Shenandoah Valley Partnership
Kathryn Nusa Logan
Executive Director, Center for Creative Propulsion
Marissa Manko
Associate A.D. for Business & Finance
Shaun Mooney
Executive Director, First Generation Student Success
Andy Perrine
Associate Vice President, University Marketing & Branding
Katie Weaver
Director, Office of Procurement Services
Malika Carter-Hoyt
Ex-Officio Member - Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion