Shelby Schneider Joins NYSEDC as Deputy Director

ALBANY — Shelby Schneider, who last week announced she is departing from her position as President & CEO of Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership announced this week she will join the New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) as deputy director. 

In her new role, Schneider will help the NYSEDC oversee and implement new initiatives, lead policy development, and identify new strategic partnerships to help the NYSEDC achieve and expand its mission.

 In the past four years, NYSEDC has grown its membership to over 900 members, increased event attendance by more than 30 percent, launched a new website and digital communications plan, assisted with developing economic development policies, relocated its office space, and grown its staff. This newly created position will help NYSEDC further advance the four pillars of our strategic plan: Advocacy, Education, Policy Development, and Membership Growth.

Prior to joining NYSEDC, Schneider worked on several transformational projects such as the development of the Luther Forest Technology Campus, and the attraction of AMD, which later became GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 8. She also served as Empire Zone Coordinator, administering incentive programs on behalf of Saratoga County. Schneider has over 20 years of economic development experience creating workforce development programs, spearheading national public relations campaigns, and relationship building with key industry decision makers and
site selectors.

The purpose of NYSEDC is to promote the economic development of the state and its communities, to encourage sound practices in the conduct of regional and statewide development programs, and to develop education programs that enhance the professional development skills of its members.