Liz Keller

About Liz Keller

Liz Keller is a business development and economic policy professional with a background in consulting, partnerships, operations, and project management. She currently serves as a Business Investment Specialist with Fairfax City Economic Development, where she supports strategic investment and growth initiatives. Previously, she contributed to international economic development efforts through USAID-funded programs and supported small businesses at Virginia-based SBDCs. Liz holds a B.A. in Economics and Sociology from the University of Virginia and an M.A. in International Economic Policy from George Washington University.

Experience

1. Business Investment Specialist

   Fairfax City Economic Development

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Develops pitches, meets with prospective leads, supports site selection, and attends events to attract new businesses and partners. • Leads business retention and expansion support, including identifying businesses, conducting outreach and meetings, and quick touchpoints with existing companies.• Strengthens Fairfax City’s business ecosystem by promoting existing services and programs and developing new incentive and grant program offerings. • Supports and expands partnerships with education stakeholders, including George Mason University, regional partners such as Northern Virginia Tech Council, and local ecosystem stakeholders.• Analyzes real estate data from CoStar, including lease renewals and commercial property trends. • Liaises with City development community for business attraction and retention efforts.• Promotes Fairfax City\'s soft-landing program to international companies

Education

• University of Virginia

  Bachelor's degree, Economics and Sociology

  2012 — 2016

• The George Washington University

  Master of Arts - MA, International Economic Policy

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Training
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Social Media
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Teamwork
• Customer Service