Angela Franco is President and CEO of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Prior to joining MCCC, Franco was President & CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce from 2020 to 2024. 

Franco joined the DC Chamber of Commerce during civic unrest and a global pandemic and continued to move the organization forward. By working with its executive team and board of directors, Franco created programs and services that positioned the Chamber as a valuable resource and leading advocate for businesses throughout DC. Her commitment as she continues to support and advocate for Chamber members demonstrates passion and vision to grow the organization.

Franco is an experienced business leader who has strengthened and revitalized organizations, including the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority and the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Before relocating to the US, Franco held management positions in Bogotá, Colombia.

Franco has received many prestigious honors. Most recently, she was recognized with the 2023 and 2022 Washington Business Journal’s Power 100 list. In addition, she is a Board Member at Large for the United Way of the National Capital Area, a Board Member of the Cherry Blossom Festival, DC Policy Center and Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, and an appointee to the DC Workforce Investment Council (by the DC Mayor).

Franco is a graduate of Leadership Montgomery and Leadership Greater Washington, she holds a Master of Science degree in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. She is also a Certified Life Coach and a John Maxwell certified trainer, coach, and speaker.