Pasco EDC
The SMARTstart Staff
Daniel Mitchell, EDP 
Assistant Vice President, Entrepreneurship
Dan champions the SMARTstart program, assisting start-up businesses and managing three incubator locations across Pasco County. He works directly with entrepreneurs to help them develop their ideas into thriving realities from concept to launch. Dan holds a B.S. in Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, as well as his Certified Financial Planner accreditation.
Ashlee Underdown
SMARTstart Program Coordinator II
Ashlee runs the SMARTstart at The Grove Entrepreneur Center, working with members who utilize private offices and co-working spaces. She supports the Assistant Vice President of Entrepreneurship through member communications and assists in planning, coordinating, and facilitating SMARTstart programs and events. Ashlee holds an Associate of Arts degree from Pasco-Hernando State College, as well as a Certified Basic Economic Development accreditation.
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Jackie Eden
SMARTstart Program Coordinator II
Jackie runs the West Entrepreneur Center, working with small business entrepreneurs to help them grow. She assists with the CO.STARTERS Program where businesses can collaborate and make meaningful connections that can improve their success and the Microloan Program. Jackie holds an MBA from Saint Leo University, a BS with a double major in Marketing and Management from the University of South Florida, and an AA degree from Hillsborough Community College. She is also a Certified Career Services Professional and a Certified Global Career Development Facilitator.
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Becky Martin
Special Program Assistant
Becky provides administrative support for the Pasco EDC team at various levels. She coordinates the Pasco Microloan Program where she helps business owners complete their applications, review submissions, and prepare informational packets for the Microloan review committee. Prior to joining Pasco EDC, Becky worked for the Department of Health and The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. She is also a graduate of Leadership Hernando 2009.
Tomás Orjuela Muñoz
SMARTstart Program Assistant
Tomás supports programming and operations at the East Pasco Entrepreneur Center, where he works with local entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect them with resources, events, and opportunities. He graduated with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Business Administration from Truman State University. Tomás is passionate about market dynamics and the power of entrepreneurship to build stronger, more resilient communities. Prior to joining the team, he worked on startup-focused programs and community engagement initiatives that helped connect aspiring entrepreneurs with tools to launch and grow their ventures.