Office of Strategic Industries
The Office of Strategic Industries supports the growth of Maryland’s key and emerging industries. The team works with businesses, industry leaders and partners to strengthen Maryland’s competitive position, support innovation and address opportunities and challenges within each sector.
What We Do
The office provides industry expertise and works across Commerce to support business growth, investment and innovation. The team:
- Builds relationships with businesses and industry leaders.
- Identifies opportunities and challenges affecting industry growth.
- Connects companies with Commerce programs, resources and partners.
- Supports initiatives that strengthen Maryland’s industry ecosystems.
- Provides industry expertise to support business attraction and expansion.
Maryland’s Key Industries: Find industry information, business advantages and resources across Maryland’s leading and emerging sectors.
Who to Contact
- Ulyana V. Desiderio, PhD - Senior Director, Office of Strategic Industries
- Agribusiness - Joseph Milone
- Aerospace - Ulyana V. Desiderio
- Artificial Inteligence - Ulyana V. Desiderio
- Cybersecurity - Ulyana V. Desiderio
- Energy - Ryan Powell
- Life Sciences - Matthew Cimino
- Manufacturing - Benjamin McGlaughlin
- Quantum Technology - Ulyana V. Desiderio