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PPRESENTERS (cont’d)

Sandra F. Long
Economic Strategy & Government Relations

Governor Parris N. Glendening named Sandra Long to the position of Deputy
Secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce - second in command of
Maryland's chief agency on commerce and industry. Her historical
appointment marked the first for a woman or African-American to this post in
America. Known as the dealmaker for the State, she has been awarded for her
expertise in bringing public and private financing resources together which
helped create more than 200,000 jobs within her tenure and brought millions
of capital investment to the State.
Ms. Long was responsible for Economic Development projects including Johns Hopkins Science &
Technology Park (Team Development/Diversity Inclusion and State Financing), Arts & Entertainment
Districts (State Financing/Implementation), Marriott Hotels (State Financing/Retention), East Harbor
Development (Financing/Diversity Inclusion Team), Automotive, Manufacturing, & Aerospace Attraction
Team (Pitch Development) and numerous business attraction, expansion and retention deals for the
State. In her role as Deputy Secretary, she was also the Chief Operating Officer and led the Commerce
Agency's:
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DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & TECHNOLOGY,
DIVISION OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT, OFFICE OF CYBERSECURITY &
AEROSPACE

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DIVISION OF FINANCING PROGRAMS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES & ENTREPRENEURSHIP,

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DIVISION OF INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT & TRADE,
DIVISION OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS,
DIVISION OF MILITARY & FEDERAL AFFAIRS,
DIVISION OF TOURISM, FILM, & THE ARTS

EDUCATION:
BACHELO