Experienced professionals are key to the success of any economic development strategy. Our team includes experts with decades of experience in advising economic development and community leaders on how to stay competitive in an ever-changing global economy.


Director
Alfie Meek, Ph.D., Director at CEDR, specializes in economic development research and services. With over 25 years' experience, his fiscal impact analyses help clients effectively evaluate the economic impact of development and tourism projects.














Associate Project Manager
Claire Breeden is an Associate Project Manager at Georgia Tech's Center for Economic Development Research (CEDR) within the Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI2). With a background in urban planning, GIS analysis, and economic development, Claire brings expertise in housing policy, community