Ann Holliday is a senior leader at the Downtown Council of Kansas City (DTC), focusing on strategic and arts initiatives. She works closely with the President and CEO across various DTC departments (Economic Development, Urban Environment, Membership & Management, Community Development, Research) and related organizations to promote collaboration, efficiency, and growth.

She’s particularly involved in weaving arts and culture into the organization's work, collaborating with partners, and leading the Art in the Loop Foundation. For more than 20 years, Art in the Loop Foundation (AILF) has enhanced Downtown Kansas City’s visual appeal, enriched its environment, and spurred revitalization. AILF creates opportunities for artists and expands public engagement with art, as a charitable nonprofit dedicated to activating Downtown KC through art.

Ann grew up in the KC area and raised her two children, Luke and Ruth, here with her husband Chris. She's active in the community as a Westwood Planning Commissioner and at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Ann holds a BA in Art History from Bowdoin College, a Master of Planning and Historic Preservation from the University of Virginia, and an MBA with a Finance emphasis from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.