Staff

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Emily is a licensed landscape architect with a Master of City Planning and over 20 years of experience. She oversees Department operations, authors council-adopted plans, manages multi-million-dollar capital improvement projects, and regularly works across departments and with community stakeholders on special initiatives and public-private partnerships.

Natalie oversees the strategic alignment for all business development including business attraction and retention, workforce, small business, and marketing.

Ihsane leads workforce attraction, workforce development, and The HIVE. The HIVE is the City of Virginia Beach Business Resource Center with programs, and initiatives to assist entrepreneurs, new and existing businesses grow and succeed.

Contact Dominique for business relocation or expansion assistance, specifically about the international business sector.

Contact Paige for business relocation or expansion assistance, specifically with regard to the international business sector.

Contact Jadon for information on business development and related assistance.

Contact Letitia for business relocation or expansion assistance, specifically with regard to maritime and logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, cyber, and real estate development business sectors.

Contact Nahla for assistance with talent recruitment, training resources, and workforce solutions for your Virginia Beach business.

Peter is an experienced Planner with a deep understanding of infrastructure, policy, and regional planning. He oversees Economic and Tourism Development projects for the City of Virginia Beach.

Denis has over 20 years of experience in project management. He oversees VBDA assets and coordinates Economic and Tourism Development projects for the City of Virginia Beach.

Pam manages Virginia Beach Development Authority assets and projects.

Vicente is based in Madrid, Spain and represents Virginia Beach’s interests in the Spanish, Portuguese, and French markets.

He offers assistance to companies abroad that are interested in establishing in Virginia Beach.

Lucas is based in Madrid, Spain and represents Virginia Beach’s interests in the Spanish, Portuguese, and French markets. He offers assistance to companies abroad that are interested in establishing in Virginia Beach.

Charles is based in Ipswich, England and represents Virginia Beach’s interests in the United Kingdom and Irish markets. He offers assistance to companies abroad that are interested in establishing in Virginia Beach.

Contact Kayla for information about the Virginia Beach Development Authority. She is also the executive assistant for the deputy directors.

Vicki manages the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), department procurement cards, FOIA requests, and record management. She provides support for MEDAC and OLUCC.

Beatriz plays a vital role in supporting Economic Development by expertly managing schedules and providing comprehensive clerical support, ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of the office.

Jada supports the HIVE's administrative tasks by managing schedules and performing general clerical duties to ensure efficient office operations.