Fight For Children Staff

John McKoy
Director, Programmatic Initiatives

John "Skip" McKoy joined Fight For Children as Director, Programmatic Initiatives in May 2007. Mr. McKoy, who brings a strong background in urban planning and community development, oversees Fight For Children education and healthcare initiatives. McKoy works closely with local community, business, education, and government leaders to develop collaborative strategies aimed at improving the quality of life of underserved children and youth in the Washington metropolitan area. He is a member of The D.C. Public Charter School Board (PCSB), which has primary oversight of public charter schools in Washington, DC.

Mr. McKoy has extensive experience in community development leading major public, private and non-profit sector organizations. Prior to joining Fight For Children Mr. McKoy was responsible for managing various real estate and community development projects along the Anacostia River as Executive Vice President at the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation, an organization dedicated to revitalizing the riverfront communities. Prior to the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation, Mr. McKoy served as a management consultant, President and CEO of DC Agenda, in several executive capacities at Lockheed Martin IMS and Director of the District's City Planning Department.

Mr. McKoy earned his Masters of Public Administration at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School and his Masters of City Planning at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelors at Hamilton College. He currently resides in Washington, DC with his wife Andrea Gay.