Kristen Cox

Kristen, a white nonbinary person with a short, loose haircut and side bangs smiles at the camera, wearing a black turtleneck and black pinstriped blazer.

Executive Assistant

Kristen Cox (they/them) is the 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 operational priorities. Kristen is neurodivergent and chronically ill. They are passionate about creating a sustainable and equitable future. Kristen is especially interested in public health and COVID-19 justice.

Kristen was 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 has worked in several fields throughout their career, including theatre, retail, and nonprofit management. In all fields, they have contributed to furthering disability inclusion at the workplace. Kristen has a B.A. in Theatre Studies from Northern Illinois University. In their free time, Kristen is an artist and enjoys making overly specific music playlists.