Genyne Edwards is a skilled leader who has leveraged her passion for connecting people and solving problems to work across diverse business sectors for more than 25 years. Known for her unique blend of strategic and creative thinking, Edwards brings valuable insights and experience as a strategist, hands-on practitioner and facilitator in the areas of economic development, organizational and leadership development, communications, and equity and social inclusion. Prior to co-founding P3 Development Group, Edwards served in leadership roles in corporate, nonprofit and government sectors, including serving as the first African American Deputy Secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Tourism. She has been instrumental in developing impactful programs such as the Mosaic Partnerships Program, the African American Leadership Program and the City of Milwaukee’s Business Capacity Building Program.Edwards is a sought-after thought leader and the recipient of many awards, including the United Way’s Driver of Diversity Award, the 2021 Milwaukee Business Journal’s Diversity in Business Award and 2015 Woman of Influence Award in Innovation. Edwards has also been recognized for her significant contributions by the Marquette University Alumni Association and the Medical College of Wisconsin.Edwards earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Supervision from Purdue University and received her Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School. Edwards is certified in contract compliance and commercial real estate development.