Christina Crespi Joined Marketing Firm INGAGE
The former Miami Downtown Development Authority leader has transitioned to a strategic consultancy role.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in People
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Christina Crespi has joined the Miami-based marketing and crisis communications firm INGAGE as a strategic consultant. She previously led the Miami Downtown Development Authority as CEO and Executive Director for over a decade.
Why it matters
In this new capacity, Crespi will leverage her extensive public sector background to advise clients on expansion efforts in South Florida while providing public affairs and lobbying strategy.
INGAGE, which was founded in 2011, currently maintains a portfolio of more than 50 clients. The firm operates throughout the South Florida region.
The players
Christina Crespi
She is a former CEO and Executive Director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority who now serves as a strategic consultant at INGAGE.
INGAGE
This is a Miami-based marketing and crisis communications firm founded in 2011 that represents over 50 clients.
Michaeljohn Green
He currently serves as the acting Executive Director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority.
The details
Crespi will focus on helping companies enter or grow their presence within South Florida. She joins a firm that specializes in marketing and crisis communications for a diverse group of entities.
Timeline
INGAGE was established in 2011.
Christina Crespi joined the Miami Downtown Development Authority in 2015.
Crespi became the authority's executive director in 2020.
Crespi joined INGAGE in September 2026.
Market Landscape
This appointment reflects a broader trend of public-sector leaders transitioning into private consulting to facilitate regional growth. Crespi’s arrival bolsters INGAGE’s capacity to navigate complex local lobbying and public affairs environments as competition for market presence in South Florida intensifies.
Clients of INGAGE may see enhanced access to public affairs strategies and improved navigation of South Florida's regulatory landscape. The transition highlights the increasing demand for specialized local knowledge in the region's marketing and communications sector.
The takeaway
Crespi's transition underscores the high value firms place on leaders with deep historical knowledge of municipal governance. Her move suggests that private sector consultancies are increasingly prioritizing veteran public administrators to secure strategic advantages for their clients.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
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