Acting CEO and COO

Alyssa Arnold is an accomplished leader with over fifteen years of experience in developing and implementing innovative programs, exhibitions, and community
activations across diverse third spaces. Her passion lies in reaching new audiences, removing access barriers, and fostering connections through engaging experiences. As CEO of Fair Park First, she is responsible for transforming the 277-acre Fair Park campus into a vibrant community and cultural hub by identifying and creating unique opportunities for public uses, activations, and engagement, while also ensuring the health of the non-profit organization and the nearly 140-year-old campus

In her previous position at Fair Park, Alyssa played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Fair Park South Dallas Cultural District, launching community programming, and driving strategic partnerships and community engagement initiatives. She oversaw the development of the 2020 Fair Park Master Plan Update and subsequently oversees its implementation to date, including the development of the Community Park and the Fair Park Visitor Center as well as enhancing the overall visitor experience, site resiliency, and expanding community outreach.

Before joining Fair Park, Alyssa served in leadership roles at the Crow Museum of Asian Art, where she managed public-facing operations, including visitor experiences, public programs, and community outreach. Alyssa holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. She resides in Waxahachie with her husband and their beloved menagerie of three dogs and four cats.

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