Mentorship, Networking, and the Power of Allyship│Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP

In this episode, Kaycee Bunch sits down with Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP, President & CEO of the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance, to uncover her unconventional path to economic development.

From growing up as a military kid to leading in a male-dominated industry, Danielle shares how mentorship, lifelong learning, and strategic networking shaped her career. She also gives a behind-the-scenes look at IEDC’s key initiatives and the role of allyship in driving change.

In this episode, we explore:

• Danielle’s unexpected path into economic development


• How OUEDI boosts professional growth


• The power of organic mentorship


• Strategies for women in male-dominated industries


• IEDC’s evolving role and key initiatives

Quotable: “There has never been a time when I didn’t walk out of that going, Wow, I had something to offer, but boy did I learn a lot."

Resources and Links

Connect with Danielle Casey on LinkedIn

Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance

Special Guest: Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP.