Stephanie Landrum is President & CEO of AEDP, where she drives the City’s vision for long-term, inclusive growth. Since joining AEDP in 2005 and stepping into the CEO role in 2015, Stephanie has helped shape Alexandria’s modern economy—leading high-profile projects, strengthening regional partnerships, and ensuring local businesses have the resources they need to succeed.
She oversees strategic and financial operations for both AEDP Small Business and the City’s Industrial Development Authority (IDA), while also serving as a key advisor to Alexandria’s City Council and leadership. Her work has been instrumental in securing major investments—including Amazon’s HQ2 and the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus—positioning Alexandria as a national model for community-based economic development. She also played a pivotal role in founding the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance (NOVA EDA), a regional partnership representing nine jurisdictions working together to attract and retain business.
Stephanie is a recognized leader in the field, honored by the Washington Business Journal, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce for her collaborative approach and lasting impact. Most recently, Northern Virginia Magazine named Stephanie one of the “50 Most Influential People in Northern Virginia,” recognizing her as a driving force in business and community development across the region.
She holds a B.S. in City and Regional Planning and an MBA, both from the University of Virginia. To support her philosophy that work should be fulfilling AND fun, Stephanie never passes on an opportunity to celebrate milestones with a karaoke outing!
Contact Stephanie to explore large-scale development opportunities, financing tools, or how AEDP can help bring transformative ideas to life in Alexandria.