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Meet Our Team
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation team is dedicated to helping businesses within our key industries thrive and grow in Montgomery County, Md.
President & CEO
Leadership Team

Jill Brooks
Interim Chief Operating Officer Contact & Bio
Laurie Boyer Babb, CEcD
Director of Economic Development, Business Retention and Expansion Contact & Bio
Prayas Neupane
Director of Economic Development, Business Attraction Contact & Bio
Manu Lizzio-Hashime, MBA
Director of Marketing and Communications Contact & Bio
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Staff

Aaron Bogage
Senior Economic Development Specialist, Technology and Venture Capital Contact & Bio
Olivia Caverly
Senior Manager, Media and Public Relations Contact & Bio
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Colleen Coyne
Research & Business Analyst Contact & Bio
William Cucufate
Lead Generation Specialist Contact & Bio
Lauren Damone
Senior Manager, Social Media Contact & Bio
Narbeli Galindo
Economic Development Manager, Satellite & Advanced Communications, Hospitality, Nonprofit/Association Headquarters Contact & Bio
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Romola Ghulamali
Business Operations Manager Contact & Bio
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Connor MacKenzie
Senior Business Attraction Specialist Contact & Bio
Jay Pascua
Accounting Manager Contact & Bio
Heather Remmell
Executive Assistant Contact & Bio
Gabriella Ryan, Ph.D.
Economic Development Specialist, Life Sciences Contact & Bio
Sasha Scott
Economic Development Specialist, Finance, Healthcare and Technology Contact & Bio
Shanard Starke, MBA
Meetings & Events Coordinator Contact & Bio
