AUNDRA WALLACE

PRESIDENT, JAXUSA PARTNERSHIP, JACKSONVILLE

JAXUSA Partnership is the JAX Chamber’s regional economic development division. Its mission is to be a catalyst for economic growth in the seven-county Northeast Florida region. From 2019-2024, JAXUSA announced 104 projects creating nearly 15,000 direct jobs and $5.5 billion in capital investment for Northeast Florida.

EDUCATION: Georgia Southern University (BS), Clark Atlanta University (MPA)

FIRST JOB: My first job out of school was as a lobbyist for Equifax.

DREAM ALTERNATE CAREER: If I were to choose an alternate career, I would be an investment banker.

IMPACT ON A MENTEE: When thinking of all the great individuals I’ve had the honor of mentoring throughout my career, I’m proud to have helped one prepare for their current role in government relations for a major hospital here in Northeast Florida.

HOBBY: I enjoy deep-sea fishing.