Victoria Zelefsky

Victoria Zelefsky serves as Vice President of Marketing & Communications for the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC), where she leads the organization’s internal and external communications, brand strategy, marketing initiatives, public and government relations, and major events that support business growth and community revitalization across Anne Arundel County.

Victoria has extensive experience in strategic communications, brand leadership, and marketing across the public and private sectors. She is a member and featured writer for the Forbes Communications Council, contributing thought leadership to a global network of communications executives. Previously, she served as Director of Brand and Communications at The Menkiti Group, where she led high-profile events with elected officials and played a key role on RFP response teams that helped secure major development projects. As Marketing Manager for Bon Appétit Management Company, she oversaw marketing for Johns Hopkins University and surrounding campuses, including producing a chef’s dinner at the James Beard House in New York City. She also previously contributed travel and lifestyle content to Hotels.com and continues to serve as Creative Director for Kurv Agency, a national digital marketing firm.

Her work has earned numerous professional honors, including recognition as a Top Women Leader in Maryland by Women We Admire, Influential Businesswoman of the Year by Acquisition International, and recognition as an Inman Innovator finalist for a campaign she led.

Victoria is also actively engaged in industry and regional leadership. She is a member of the Leadership Anne Arundel Flagship Class of 2027, serves as Secretary of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Communications Affiliate Group, and serves on committees for the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA), Maryland Tourism Coalition (MTC), Support Education Foundation, and Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC). Her work has earned recognition including Top Women Leader in Maryland by Women We Admire. She holds a master’s degree from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado.

A classically trained opera singer, Victoria holds a master’s degree from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. She continues to perform throughout Maryland and performed the national anthem for the Baltimore Orioles from 2014 through 2024. She lives in Arnold, Maryland, with her husband, two young sons, and two cavapoos.