For almost 30 years, Ms. Levesque has been a leader in the nonprofit, financial, grantmaking and economic development sectors known for her strategic vision and ability to motivate and lead successful teams to top-caliber performance. She currently serves as Vice President, Strategic Operations and Chief of Staff at the Charleston Regional Development Alliance. CRDA serves as a catalyst for long-term regional prosperity by attracting the world's best companies, talent and entrepreneurs to the tri-county region. In this role, she aligns human and financial resources with the organization's mission and strategic priorities. She also leads day-to-day operations, including financial management, human resources, legal compliance and organizational development. Ms. Levesque has an extensive track record as a speaker at numerous national and regional industry conferences throughout her career including programs with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Additionally, she has been interviewed by multiple national and regional publications including Bloomberg Wealth Manager, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Investment Advisor Magazine, Charleston's Post & Courier, and local broadcast media in the Charleston market. She’s a board member and Treasurer of the South Carolina Planned Giving Council, a mentor in the College of Charleston's MBA Mentorship Program, board member with the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, and on the advisory committee of USDA/Federal Reserve Bank's Rural Philanthropy Initiative.Ms. Levesque received her Bachelor of Arts in History from Queens University of Charlotte, her JD/Masters from the University of Georgia, and Executive Education coursework at Harvard Business School/Harvard Kennedy School of Government.