Tech & Cyber

Charlotte Teeling leads targeted business attraction efforts across Virginia’s cybersecurity and software industries, supporting investment, job creation, and capital growth in the Commonwealth. Her work includes engaging high-growth companies and helping them evaluate Virginia’s workforce, tech ecosystem, real estate, and incentive opportunities.

• Drives business growth and investment in Virginia by connecting companies with industry partners and economic development opportunities
• Guides executives through site selection and expansion decisions, helping them evaluate Virginia’s competitive advantages
• Connects cybersecurity, aerospace, and defense technology companies with Virginia’s talent pipeline, research institutions, and innovation ecosystem to accelerate growth  

Audrey Polk leads initiatives that support growth across Virginia’s Knowledge Work industries, including aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, technology, business and financial services, helping companies evaluate the Commonwealth as a destination for investment and expansion. 

Connor Butterworth focuses on building new business opportunities in Virginia’s Knowledge Work industries, including business and financial services, software and cybersecurity, and aerospace and defense innovation. His role centers on developing project pipelines and helping companies assess how Virginia aligns with their growth goals.

Emily serves as the Director of Software and Cybersecurity, leading strategic initiatives to position the Commonwealth as a national leader in technology, cybersecurity, and AI innovation. She cultivates collaboration across industries, higher education, as well as public and private-sector stakeholders to strengthen Virginia’s statewide tech ecosystems.

Meghan Welch leads strategy development and execution to advance Virginia’s Knowledge Work sectors, including business and financial services, tech and cyber, and aerospace and defense innovation.