Meet Our FCDA Team
Niki Vanderslice is an accomplished leader with over two decades of experience in Community & Economic Development. As President & CEO of the FCDA, Niki brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of its operations. Her history with the FCDA dates back to 2008, when she began facilitating the boards annual planning sessions.
Prior to her current role at FCDA, Niki served as the Vice-Chairman of the Board since her appointment to the authority by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners in 2016. Her career has included positions with the Technical College System of Georgia, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia EMC and as Downtown Development Director for Valdosta and Douglas, GA
Niki's impressive background includes degrees from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Georgia Southwestern State University, and a Master's in Organizational Development and Leadership from Saint Joseph's University.
Niki's dedication to leadership development is evident through her participation in local, regional, and Statewide leadership programs like Leadership Georgia. A Georgia native, Niki is deeply committed to her community, actively participating in multiple boards, including ABAC Foundation Board and the Fayette Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Niki along with her husband, Ed, and their daughters, proudly call Fayette County home.
Rosie Matta is a seasoned professional with a remarkable career spanning over 30 years. Rosie serves the FCDA as the Director of Operations. Born in Buffalo, New York, she has made Fayette County her home for nearly two decades.
She comes to the FCDA with a strong foundation in business and a passion for community development. Her commitment to her family and her faith have been the driving forces behind her relentless pursuit of excellence.
Rosie and her husband have raised their three children in Fayette and in her spare time she focuses on her children and two cherished grandchildren. In 2019, Rosie brought her wealth of experience assisting in the C-suite and leadership to the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA). Since then, she has played a significant role in the organization's growth and success.
Amanda Fields is a knowledgeable economic development professional with over two decades of invaluable experience. She serves the FCDA as Vice President, Economic Development as an expert in the field. Prior to joining the FCDA in 2023, she served as the Sr. Project Manager for Region 4 at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, where she was a vital resource for state programs and incentives in a ten county region. Amanda also excelled as the Director of Existing Industries and Workforce Development at the Coweta County Development Authority, diversifying workforce offerings and propelling growth.
Prior to her role in Coweta County, Amanda spent five rewarding years as the Administrative and Marketing Manager at Electric Cities of Georgia, demonstrating her dynamic leadership. Her journey in economic development began as the Office Manager at the FCDA, where she dedicated seven years. A native of Fayetteville, Amanda is a graduate of Fayette County High School and holds a Marketing degree from Clayton State University. Outside of the office you'll find her with her husband, Jeremy, watching their three children enjoy their individual passions – one is a talented musician, one excels on the baseball field, and one entertains through musical theater and chorus.
