Audrey Polk is the Assistant Vice President of Knowledge Work at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, where she leads lead generation strategy and execution across Virginia’s aerospace, defense, software, cybersecurity, business services, and financial services sectors. She brings nearly a decade of economic development experience spanning state, regional, and local organizations. Prior to Virginia, Audrey led business development in Washington, D.C., where she launched the District’s first international soft landing program to attract foreign direct investment. Her career has contributed to major project wins including LEGO, Plenty, Walgreens, and Intact Technology. In 2022, Audrey was recognized as a Top 50 Economic Developer in North America by Consultant Connect. She is a proud graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she graduated summa cum laude from the Honors College, and is currently pursuing her MBA at Boston University. She lives in Richmond with her husband and cavapoo, Roo.