Karen Meier
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- Business attraction efforts supporting growth across Virginia’s life sciences research, innovation, and manufacturing network
- Expertise in building strong relationships across the life sciences industry, collaborating with companies, research institutions, higher education, accelerators, and industry organizations
- Project management and stakeholder coordination across complex, multi-partner initiatives
Karen Meier supports life sciences companies exploring expansion opportunities in Virginia, helping identify competitive locations and connecting businesses with resources across the Commonwealth’s life sciences network. Her work includes lead generation, site selection assistance, and coordination with regional partners.
An expert who helps connect life sciences companies to Virginia’s innovation network
Karen brings more than 25 years of experience managing complex initiatives and supporting economic development organizations across states, regions, cities, and utilities. Prior to joining VEDP in 2025, she served as Vice President of Lead Prospecting at Camoin Associates. Her background in project management and stakeholder coordination informs her approach to helping companies navigate expansion decisions and identify the right opportunities in Virginia.
“Every company’s needs are unique. My role is to understand what matters most, align that with Virginia’s strengths, and connect them with the right resources, partners, and capabilities across the Commonwealth.”
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