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2026 Forty Under 40: CASSIDY M. TAYLOR
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR | ACCESS POINT PUBLIC AFFAIRS | NEWPORT NEWS
Virginia Business //April 28, 2026//
2026 Forty Under 40: CASSIDY M. TAYLOR
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR | ACCESS POINT PUBLIC AFFAIRS | NEWPORT NEWS
Virginia Business //April 28, 2026//
In less than two years, Taylor advanced from intern to director at Access Point Public Affairs. As public affairs director, she leads legislative strategy and advocacy efforts for regional chambers of commerce and statewide organizations across Virginia. A Christopher Newport University graduate, Taylor is a graduate of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber’s LEAD Peninsula Class of 2025 and has her student pilot’s license.
KEY TO MY SUCCESS: The key to my success is consistency — showing up prepared, communicating clearly and following through every single time. I believe in leading with reliability and humility: If you do the work well and treat people with respect, opportunities naturally follow.
WHERE I SEE MYSELF IN 10 YEARS: I see myself serving in a senior leadership role in government affairs, continuing to strengthen Virginia’s business community. I hope to be known as a trusted, collaborative voice who helps bridge policy, people and regional priorities.
