Angela Fox
Angela Fox was hired as the first President/CEO of the Crystal City BID in November of 2006. Under her leadership, the Crystal City BID has grown in both size and scope, dramatically changing the way the people see and perceive Crystal City. The Crystal City BID is also become a pioneer in the industry, with many of the programs and methods created by Ms. Fox being adopted by other organizations throughout the region.
Prior to working at the Crystal City BID, Ms. Fox served as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer for Cultural Tourism DC. While at Cultural Tourism, she expanded the capacity, visibility, viability, and reach of the organization in every area from membership and funding, to program delivery. She either initiated and/or delivered creative and innovative marketing programs including three Heritage Trails, WalkingTown Spring/Fall, Warm Up to a Museum, and Culture Cool.
Though Ms. Fox now works in the non-profit sector, her background is primarily corporate. She has run her own consulting firm providing business strategy, marketing and executive coaching services to individuals, corporations, and non-profits, including ESPN, Bank of America, Association for Education Development, and more. She was also VP for Product and then Strategic Development at Simplexity, and she began her career in the Executive Development Program at Bell Atlantic (now Verizon). While at Bell Atlantic, she launched Bell Atlantic.net, the company's Internet Access product, and, as CIO for Consumer Services, their first e-commerce application for their consumer base; as well as appearing in two Bell Atlantic commercials and facilitating Diversity Management training throughout the organization.
Graduating from Georgia Tech with Highest Honors in electrical engineering, Ms. Fox has honed a commitment to her community. She currently serves and has on several boards, including the Arena Stage, Capitol Fringe Festival (as Chair), Georgia Tech, FOTOWeek Advisory Board, and Synetic Theater. She is a past chair for the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company's board, which raised more than $9M and built a new theatre during her tenure. She also served on the Arlington Arts Commission. A 25 year, Prius-driving vegetarian, avid traveler, runner, and active yogi, Ms. Fox lives in Arlington with her family.
Public Relations & Community Involvement
Gala Chair, 2008 N Street Village Gala - 35 Years of Hope for Homeless Women.
Read the Local Color article on Ms. Fox featured in the Virginia Living Magazine.
