As the Economic Development Project Manager for the City of Colorado Springs, Chelsea’s role is to promote investment, job creation, entrepreneurship, and business expansion in Colorado Springs. She is the lead for the collaborative effort and regional strategy around the 8 Opportunity Zones in the greater Colorado Springs area. Prior to joining the City’s Economic Development Division in 2017, Ms. Gaylord worked with various-stage startup companies and utilized skills in community development, health promotion, and entrepreneurship to assist companies and communities in realizing their potential across the U.S. and East Africa.