Krystal Jones

Krystal Jones has extensive experience in arts and culture management, having served as Executive Director of the Department of Arts & Culture for the City of San Antonio from January 2007 to June 2022. In this role, Jones developed and implemented a $5 million ARPA 4 Arts Program to support nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists affected by COVID-19. Significant achievements include securing funding for public art initiatives and establishing a Public Art Maintenance Fund. Prior positions within the same department included Director (Interim), where funding for public art was increased, and Marketing Administrator and Film & Music Commissioner, overseeing multiple divisions and communication strategies. Earlier in the career, Jones worked as a Senior Account Executive and Public Relations Specialist in various firms, demonstrating a strong track record in public affairs and media relations. Jones holds an M.S. in Public Relations from Syracuse University and a B.A. in Psychology and Communication Studies from Heidelberg University.