Marjan Mehrkhast

I had always worked in consumer-focused industries with an emphasis on helping others in a transformational way. NYCEDC gave me the opportunity to make a difference on a much larger scale; I was able to see the fruits of my labor by looking at the New York City skyline, walking along the High Line, or just taking a bike ride down the East River Esplanade. Working at NYCEDC has been one of the most rewarding and transformational experiences in my career.

I joined the company in the fall of 2007 when the city and the world were on the verge of an economic crisis. My day-to-day role involves wearing several hats, with the most important being guiding staff through the intricacies of the NYCEDC procurement process. Additionally, I work with the Chief Contracting Officer to review and improve our internal procurement processes, ensuring we have seamless coordination and collaboration across all sectors of NYCEDC’s mission-based projects.