Kristen Cox


Kristen Cox is an American politician, speaker and author. She currently serves as the executive director of the Utah Governor's Office of Management and Budget.

Early life, education and family

Cox was born in Bellevue, Washington. While growing up in Utah, Cox gradually lost most of her vision starting about age 11 due to a genetic eye disorder.
Cox received her Bachelor of Science in Educational Psychology from Brigham Young University. She served an LDS mission in Brazil.

Professional life

Cox is the executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Management and Budget. Appointed to the position by Gov. Herbert in 2012.
Prior to her time at GOMB, Cox served as the executive director of the Department of Workforce Services.
Cox has previously worked as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Disabilities, was appointed to a position with the Department of Education by President George W. Bush and held numerous positions with the National Federation of the Blind. She ran as the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Maryland during the 2006 general election.

Author - ''Stop Decorating the Fish''

Cox is the coauthor of , a business fable illuminating how leaders often spend significant time and resources on solutions that only give the illusion of progress, but don't actually solve the root problem. The book is available on in paperback and Kindle. All proceeds from the book benefit the .

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