Francesca Miller, AZED Pro
Vice President, Business Development
Multistudio
Member since 2017
Francesca Miller is Vice President of Business Development for Multistudio. She has called Arizona home twice. The first time was from 2000 to 2006, and after residing in New York for ten years, Francesca returned to Arizona in 2016. An experienced, insightful leader with proven results in business development, strategic planning, marketing communications, and project management, Francesca has a history of success in expanding market share and increasing revenue. She is adept at translating business strategies into initiatives. Before joining Multistudio, Francesca worked for SDB Contracting Services, where she developed and managed all aspects of Business Development for the general contractors in Arizona, Texas, and Oregon. She focused on defining corporate brand strategy, marketing communications, public relations, social media, sponsorships and special events, philanthropy, and client relationships. Francesca focuses her free time on enhancing the community she resides in and sits on the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission, City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission, and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Advisory Council. She participates in industry organizations, including AAED as Co-Vice Chair of the Greater Phoenix Events Committee and member of the Government Affairs Committee, NAIOP, Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Steele Children’s Research Center.
Please describe your involvement in AAED.
Currently, I am the Co-Vice Chair of the Greater Phoenix Events Committee (GPEC). This is my third year in this role, and before that, I was a committee member for one year. I am also in my third year as a Government Affairs Committee (GAC) member. I have been very involved with both committees. I have helped ideate and create from the ground up many events for the GPEC, and have recruited speakers, formed themes, and spearheaded planning for every event I have been involved with. I am incredibly proud of my work with GPEC. I have helped the GAC committee with the Legislative Lunch on the Lawn this year, and that was a huge success. I am invested and love to watch AAED events grow and achieve success, as economic development in the State of Arizona is very important to me and my business. In the years since I have been a member of AAED, I have sponsored events, attended tons of events including Spring Conference and Fall Forum, and have also achieved my AZED Pro!
Which committees have you served on?
Greater Phoenix Events Committee and Government Affairs Committee.
Why do you want to serve as a member of the AAED Board of Directors?
I am completely invested in AAED. AAED is important to my business and has truly helped me grow my network for business development in Arizona. It has also connected me with other business opportunities outside of Arizona. I feel that AAED is the only organization in Arizona that truly understands how to create cohesive relationships in economic development and grow the economy at the same time. I have learned so much by being a member and participating on committees, attending events, and becoming an AZED Pro. I am excited to join the board of directors so I can help grow the organization and be a part of the decision-making for the future of AAED and the economic health of the State of Arizona. I think I will make a good board member with my background in marketing and business development and my depth of community engagement. I am quite adept at connecting people and business, and I will enjoy continuing to do this for AAED in my role as a member of the board of directors. I look forward to working with the firm, smart, and hard-working board that is currently in place and learning from each of these important members.