Tina Valdecanas

Tina Valdecanas is senior economic development strategist for Global Innovation Partners. With over 15 years of experience in leading high-profile, innovation-based economic development strategies for major regions and development organizations, Tina works with a broad range of clients to identify and evaluate critical issues facing their long-term competitiveness. She uses her communications expertise to translate strategic concepts into clear, actionable recommendations. Most recent areas of focus include the foundations necessary for building sustainable innovation centers and regional technology-based economic development.