Alix Skelpsa Ridgway

Alix Skelpsa Ridgway serves as the Interim Director for the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT). Alix oversees AOT’s strategic marketing decisions positioning Arizona as a leading domestic and international tourism destination, which generates billions of dollars in positive economic benefits for all areas of the state.

Previously, Alix served as AOT’s Deputy Director, overseeing community and government affairs, travel trade, social media, research, grants and Tribal affairs. She also served as Senior Director of Public Affairs, managing the implementation of Arizona’s largest statewide tourism investment.

Before joining AOT, Alix served as Chief of Strategy and Communications for the Arizona-Mexico Commission and held various government roles in Texas.

Alix holds a BA in Political Science from Texas Christian University (TCU) and a Master of Legal Studies from Arizona State University.