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WHO WE ARE
Opportunity DC is a coalition of residents, taxpayers, voters, workers, employers, other advocacy organizations, and civic leaders, who all envision great possibilities for the District of Columbia at this unsettled moment. Together, we advocate for broadly supported policy solutions and commonsense leaders to move DC forward – for everyone.
Key Staff
Malcom Fox
Executive Director
Malcom is a seasoned political operative with electoral, legislative, and communications experience in the DMV area. He has led citywide campaigns in DC and helped advance a racial equity agenda during his time at the DC Council. Malcom received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Carleton College and a Master's in Public Policy from Georgetown University. Malcom lives in Eckington and spends his free time exploring DC's restaurant scene and playing ultimate frisbee.
Board Members
Matthew Cutts
Board Chair
Matthew Cutts serves as the head of US Policy and Government Relations for Dentons US LLP. Previously, Matthew chaired the Board of the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission that helped bring the Washington Nationals to the District with the on-time construction of the National’s Ballpark. Matthew also serves on the Advisory Board and the Scholar Selection Committee of the Ron Brown Scholar Program – a scholar program to support young African American students who share late Commerce Secretary Ron Brown’s dedication to individual excellence, leadership and public service. Matthew is also a member of Federal City Council.
Jair Lynch
Board Member
Jair K. Lynch is the Founder and CEO of Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners, which imagines, executes and manages mixed-use projects for large institutional investors and public, private, and non-profit clients. Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners currently has $3 billion of assets under management and 4.5 million square feet in the active pipeline. Since 1998, these projects have included residential, commercial, retail and institutional projects involving new construction, renovation, and historic preservation. Mr. Lynch, a Stanford University graduate, received a BS in Civil Engineering and a BA in Urban Design. He also was named a James L. Loeb Fellow from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design.
Catharine Bellinger Rowen
Board Member
Catharine Bellinger Rowen is a Partner at CityBridge Action Fund, a philanthropic organization supporting quality public education in the District. Her parents and grandparents, who served in the federal government and military, shaped her commitment to public service. Catharine lives with her husband and golden retriever in Adams Morgan and enjoys exploring DC’s many parks on the weekends.
Antwanye Ford
Board Member
Antwanye is a native Washingtonian with four decades of experience in the tech industry. He serves as the CEO and President of Enlightened, a leading information technology and management firm located in Southeast DC with over 200 employees. He also serves as the Board Chair of the District of Columbia Workforce Investment Council (WIC) and the Vice-Chair of the US Black Chamber of Commerce. Antwanye is an outspoken advocate for community investment, youth mentorship, and corporate philanthropy.
Greg Shultz
Board Member
Greg Schultz has managed winning political campaigns at the local, state, and national levels. His career spans work in county government, the Ohio Governor’s Office, and the White House. He previously served as Senior Advisor to then Vice President Biden and Special Assistant to President Obama and was Campaign Manager for Biden's 2020 Presidential Primary. He now advises companies, startups, and center-left political organizations, and lives in NW DC with his wife and son, a proud DC public school student.