About CREC

The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization founded to provide policy-makers from around the world with the information and technical assistance they need to formulate and execute innovative, regional, job-creating economic strategies.

Our staff members come from around the globe, bringing with them diverse backgrounds, and world-class skill sets.

CREC staff

Jennifer Gual
Senior Coordinator
jgual@crec.net
703-504-2861

Jennifer Gual joined CREC to provide support in addressing and responding to member inquiries for CREC’s affiliated network organizations, with an included focus on member engagement. She also assists with member communication and the implementation of events and trainings.

Ms. Gual assists CREC in accomplishing its mission by helping the members of these networks dialogue with one another and ensure that they understand the benefits that their respective network offers. She ensures that CREC and its affiliate associations effectively engage in an ongoing dialogue with its members, clients, and potential clients.

She made a career change to join CREC after working for over 10 years in customer service for the banking field and then transitioning to the food industry. She attended culinary school, then served as a specialty pastry chef for high-end clientele and managed daily business operations. She completed her Associate Degree in Business Administration at the College of Southern Maryland and is now working towards a bachelor’s degree in the same field.

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