Lehman heads Government Program Development,
Affairs & Policy Department
COLUMBIA, Md., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO,
Maryland's economic engine for
technology companies, announces the recent promotions of
Mindy Lehman as the chief
government program development, affairs and policy officer and
Alex Choi as the executive
director of government program development, affairs and research.
In addition to being responsible for building relationships with
both state and federal policy leaders, Lehman's new role asks her
to oversee government program development and implementation of
select TEDCO initiatives and programs resulting from legislation.
This includes the Equitech Growth Fund and Commission and the Cyber
Maryland Program. Choi's new role in TEDCO's Government Program
Development, Affairs and Policy department continues to report to
Lehman and includes a focus on supporting and leading the Cyber
Maryland Program and Board.
Mindy Lehman
heads TEDCO's Government Program Development, Affairs & Policy
Department
"TEDCO is pleased to have two dedicated individuals like Mindy
and Alex," said Troy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO. "Their
continued commitment to TEDCO's legislative efforts and overall
collaborative efforts have allowed us to move forward with two more
groundbreaking programs that will enhance our state's workforce,
allowing us to create a sustainable ecosystem that attracts new
workers and retains businesses."
TEDCO's Equitech Growth Fund and Commission was established
during the 2023 legislative session by the Maryland General Assembly to increase Maryland's competitiveness as an innovation
economy. This new program was created in response to a recent study
outlining the need to promote more diversity and inclusion in
Maryland's technology ecosystem.
This new Fund and Commission is part of TEDCO's Cultivate
Maryland initiative.
TEDCO's Cyber Maryland Program was established to develop and
implement a statewide strategy to strengthen Maryland's Cybersecurity Workforce pipeline
infrastructure. Serving as a convenor and coordinator for the
Cybersecurity Workforce ecosystem, the Cyber Maryland Program works
closely with the Cyber Maryland Advisory Workgroup and Board of
Directors to leverage Maryland's
strong Cybersecurity workforce assets to accelerate and maintain
the State's position as a leader in Cybersecurity, ensuring a
resilient and nimble workforce pipeline infrastructure that can
evolve to meet the needs of the rapidly changing industry.
Lehman's experience engulfs more than 20 years of leading
government affairs and serving as the representative at both state
and federal levels; this includes several years of working with
TEDCO's management to remain informed on issues regarding state
budget priorities, venture capital investing and more. Her
expertise is well-suited for the new role and responsibilities; she
will continue to serve as TEDCO's chief liaison with policy
officials. Prior to her work with TEDCO, Lehman held executive
leadership roles, led governmental affairs offices and served as a
legislative aid. Lehman holds an undergraduate degree from the
University of Delaware in political
science and a master's degree from University
of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) in public
administration.
Since joining TEDCO over a year ago, Choi has worked with Lehman
to build relationships with policy leaders, helping to create an
understanding of the essential nature of TEDCO's work. Utilizing a
data-driven approach, he continues to identify, research and advise
on policy and metrics trends. In his new role, Choi will continue
to report to Lehman, working closely with her to support and lead
government relations and the Cyber Maryland Program. Prior to
joining TEDCO, Choi held several positions within Maryland's State Government and gained a
bachelor's degree in economics and history from the University of Maryland.
About TEDCO
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development
Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the
fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem.
TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life
science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.
Media Contact
Tammi
Thomas, Chief Development & Marketing Officer, TEDCO,
tthomas@tedcomd.com
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