In this episode, Kaycee Bunch sits down with Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP, President & CEO of the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance, to uncover her unconventional path to economic development.
From growing up as a military kid to leading in a male-dominated industry, Danielle shares how mentorship, lifelong learning, and strategic networking shaped her career. She also gives a behind-the-scenes look at IEDC’s key initiatives and the role of allyship in driving change.
In this episode, we explore:
- Danielle’s unexpected path into economic development
- How OUEDI boosts professional growth
- The power of organic mentorship
- Strategies for women in male-dominated industries
- IEDC’s evolving role and key initiatives
Quotable: “There has never been a time when I didn’t walk out of that going, Wow, I had something to offer, but boy did I learn a lot."
Resources and Links
Connect with Danielle Casey on LinkedIn
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance