Chandra Teddleton, originally from Atlanta, has dedicated her career to revitalization and economic development, with a focus on food systems and community growth. Her graduate studies and dissertation explored the challenges of gentrification in Atlanta through a minority lens, further enriched by international experiences in Prague, Jamaica, and Norway. As Director of Project Management at the New Orleans Business Alliance, Chandra leads initiatives in cultural, food systems, and tech sectors. She is committed to fostering business retention and growth through strategic project management and active community engagement.