The Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has appointed Candace Dodson-Reed as its new chief of staff.
“We are thrilled to welcome Candace to the team,” said MEDCO Executive Director Tom Sadowski. “Her extensive experience and leadership will be instrumental in advancing our mission to foster economic growth across Maryland.”
Dodson-Reed brings nearly 30 years of leadership, strategic planning, and communications expertise. She has held significant roles at Howard County Government, Anne Arundel Community College, and the Greater Baltimore Committee, reflecting her strong commitment to community enhancement.
At the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), she served for eight years in roles including vice president of Government Relations and Community Affairs and chief of staff to the president, advocating for innovation and efficiency.
Dodson-Reed holds a graduate degree from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and an undergraduate degree in English from UMBC. She is also a graduate of the Institute for Educational Management at The Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
“It is an honor to join MEDCO, and I look forward to contributing to its mission of advancing economic development and opportunity,” Dodson-Reed said. “I am excited to collaborate with such a talented team to drive initiatives that help communities thrive.”
Serving commercial, non-profit, higher education, and state and local government agencies, MEDCO maximizes Maryland’s economic viability through services that amplify business activity, workforce development, and community growth. By offering financing, development management, project asset management, and advisory services, MEDCO provides support and solutions that drive economic progress.
