Kristen Cox

Special Projects Manager and Senior Executive Assistant

Kristen Cox (they/them) is the Special Projects Manager and Senior Executive Assistant at the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). In this role, they provide key support for the President and CEO and AAPD’s strategic priorities. They are passionate about creating a sustainable and equitable future. Kristen is especially interested in public health and COVID-19 justice.

Kristen was an AAPD Summer Federal IT Intern in 2019. They worked that summer at the Smithsonian’s Office of the Chief Information Officer, where they focused on best practices for digital archival processes and digital asset management. Kristen holds a CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI) and a B.A. in Theatre Studies from Northern Illinois University. Kristen enjoys “The Lord of the Rings” and spends their free time making overly specific music playlists.