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Dr. Teresa Merriweather Orok Elected University Economic Development Association Board Chair

Dr. Teresa Merriweather Orok, PhD, was elected chair of the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) for a term beginning January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

She currently works as Professor and Executive Director at Alabama A&M University – Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Development She has more than 30 years’ experience across grants, government contract management, economic development, government, and higher education, she currently serves as the inaugural Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Development at Alabama A&M University.

 

Other UEDA Officers include:

President Elect

Carol Stewart

Vice Chair

Lenore VanderZee

Treasurer

Juli Golemi

Secretary

Margo Fliss

Immediate Past Chair

Jeff Sachse

 

Members at Large

  • Melody Flowers
  • Bruce Hunter
  • Jenny Mizutowicz
  • Mary Frances Postupack
  • Tyler Reinagel
  • Sandra D. Marin Ruiz
  • Leslie Sieck
  • Tonya Witherspoon

 

About UEDA

Established in 1976, the University Economic Development Association brings together higher education institutions, private sector businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and community economic development stakeholders to create local and regional economic opportunity. Our membership has grown to more than 160 organizations, who represent those at the leading edge of modern economic development thinking and practice.

 

Media Contact:

David Deutsch

ddeutsch@crec.net

(571) 397-2360