Emily Kilroy can remove the “interim” from her title with Albemarle County; she has been appointed as the permanent Director of Economic Development.
She was named the interim director in May.
“Targeted economic development is critical to the future of our county, and we have confidence in Emily’s ability to lead this effort,” said Jim Andrews, chair of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. “Her knowledge, vision and experience are exactly what we need to steer Albemarle County toward sustained success.”
Kilroy has been with Albemarle County for 10 years starting in the Executive’s Office working on public engagement. She was promoted to lead the Communications and Public Engagement Office in 2018. She later served on the executive leadership team as the assistant to the County Executive before taking on the interim role in economic development.
As interim director, she oversaw key initiatives aligned with the long-term economic strategy, including the partnership agreement with Home Depot for the first redevelopment at Fashion Square Mall and preliminary work for developing the next economic development strategic plan.
“Albemarle County is on the cusp of incredible opportunities that will shape the regional economy for the future,” Kilroy said.
“From advancements in biotechnology, intelligence, national security, to clean energy, these diverse sectors are bound by our community’s remarkable drive for innovation and discovery,” she said. “I am eager to support this thriving ecosystem and work to create pathways for our local learners to succeed in these emerging sectors. It is an honor to continue serving Albemarle County in this new capacity.”
Kilroy’s educational background includes a master’s degree in urban and environmental planning from the University of Virginia and a bachelor’s degree in international relations from American University. She is also a graduate of the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia.
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