BIOGRAPHY
Adriana Cruz was appointed to lead the Governor’s Office of Texas Economic Development & Tourism (EDT) in October 2019. EDT markets Texas as one of the world’s premier business and travel destinations. As Executive Director, Cruz provides leadership to Business & Community Development, Economic Development Finance, Texas Tourism, the Texas Workforce Investment Council, the Texas Music Office and the Texas Film Commission. Cruz has more than 20 years of leadership experience in economic development, marketing and international business. Prior to her appointment to lead EDT, Cruz was President of the Greater San Marcos Partnership, the regional economic development organization established to encourage and nurture economic growth in San Marcos and Hays and Caldwell Counties. Prior, Cruz was the Vice President of Global Corporate Recruitment for the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Cruz holds a B.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin.