About

Kelle Maslyn has more than 25 years of experience engaging Tucson’s public, private and higher education sectors in the development of strategic partnerships that leverage assets to drive growth, deepen relationships and accelerate innovation.

She is the assistant director for strategic affairs for the Pima County Office of Economic Development where she focuses on small business success, business retention and expansion, workforce and university partnerships. She previously worked for Arizona State University, Comcast and the Marana Chamber of Commerce. She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northern Arizona University and a master’s degree in communication from Arizona State University. She earned her AZED Pro certification in 2024.