Ms. Whalen is responsible for developing organizational strategy, providing leadership, and building relationships to ensure LVEDC’s operations align with its mission. Her role includes managing operations which includes human resources, information systems, and financial functions including accounting, auditing, and corporate finance. Ms. Whalen works with the President & CEO in developing and executing LVEDC’s fundraising strategy and managing investor relations, as well as Board relations and corporate governance. Ms. Whalen also oversees LVEDC’s finance group that provides staffing to several economic development organizations, offering access to credit and incentives available through the economic development community. Ms. Whalen joined LVEDC in 2013 as Finance Administrator, and later served as Director of Regional Finance Programs, where she was responsible for developing and executing business development financing plans and providing senior relationship management services for various economic development financing programs of LVEDC and partner organizations. Prior to joining LVEDC, she worked for the Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development for 3 years, and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for 12 years. Ms. Whalen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Bloomsburg University.