Katie Cristol

Biography: Katie Cristol is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tysons Community Alliance, a place management organization which fosters collaboration among the business community, residents, government, and the civic sector to support the transformation of Tysons into an inclusive, walkable downtown. Prior to joining the TCA in 2023, Katie served in elected office on the Arlington County Board for eight years, including two years as Chair. During her tenure, she served on numerous boards including the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority and the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, which she chaired in 2020 and 2021, and the Virginia Railway Express Operations Board, which she chaired in 2019. Katie also held leadership roles in the Virginia Municipal League and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Named one of the “100 People to Meet in Business” by Virginia Business Magazine, Katie has also been recognized with the Virginia Transit Association’s Outstanding Contribution by an Individual award in 2023; the Alliance for Housing Solutions’ Ellen M Bozman award in 2023; the Greater Washington Region Coalition’s Northern Virginia Visionary award in 2022; and the Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance's 2020 Individual Equality award. She is a strong advocate for affordable housing, racial equity and issues affecting women and families. Katie holds a public policy master’s degree from Princeton University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia.