Hilary Crow

Vice President, Civics

Hilary Crow is vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, where she leads The Civic Trust^® initiative. Through this work, she advances a nationally scaled portfolio of programs designed to strengthen civic knowledge, skills, and participation across classrooms, communities, and workplaces.

A central part of this portfolio is Civics at Work, which engages employers and employees through initiatives such as Civic Time Off, Juror Education, and Civics Academy. Through this work, Hilary partners with leading companies and organizations to help employers play a meaningful role in supporting informed and engaged communities.

Hilary also leads the National Civics Bee^®, an annual competition that promotes civic literacy and engagement among middle school students, their families, and their communities. The program has rapidly expanded and now reaches students in all 50 states, Washington, DC, and American Samoa, creating a truly national platform to prepare young people to be informed and active participants in their communities.

Previously, Hilary served as vice president of programs at the Foundation, where she led public education efforts focused on the conditions necessary for business and community prosperity, as well as emerging issues shaping the future. During her tenure, she launched notable programs such as Path Forward, an award-winning series that provided critical information to millions during the pandemic, and Fast Forward, a forward-looking series highlighting innovative solutions to major national challenges.

Hilary serves on the Jack Miller Center’s National Civics Council, a group of leaders who advise on strategy, messaging, policy, and the evolving civic education landscape at both the national and state levels.

She earned dual bachelor’s degrees in political science and philosophy from American University in Washington, DC.

Authored Content

Feb 25, 2026
Introducing The Juror Education Project
“A Juror’s Journey” — a 35-minute interactive online simulation — is the first initiative of the Juror Education Project. It transforms a jury summons into an opportunity to strengthen employees’ understanding of their civic responsibilities and the vital role juries play in our justice system.
Jan 29, 2026
A Coalition for Civic Learning: How National Civics Bee Partners Are Powering the Next Generation of Citizens
From study guides and AI tutors to youth service, mentorship, and family engagement, National Civics Bee^® partners are building a powerful ecosystem for civic learning. Together, they are showing what it looks like when business, education, and community organizations make civic education a shared priority.
Oct 27, 2025
America's 250th Celebration for Business Playbook
Created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, this playbook is a comprehensive guide for chambers, businesses, and organizations of all sizes to plan inclusive, nonpartisan celebrations of America's 250th birthday that educate, engage, and inspire.
Jul 16, 2025
Civics Academy Pilot Summary Report
Civics Academy is a nonpartisan initiative by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation that equips employees with essential civic knowledge and 21st-century workplace skills.
Apr 26, 2024
Why I Became an Election Poll Worker (and Why You Should Too)
Elections are a cornerstone of our democracy, yet there are significant shortages of election poll workers that could prevent polling places from opening for upcoming elections in 24 states.
Mar 13, 2024
Civics in America Ahead of Our Country’s 250th Anniversary
Our comprehensive new study revealed an alarming truth ahead of America’s 250th anniversary—the nation’s civic knowledge is badly lagging. However, there’s an optimistic outlook and opportunity for business leaders to make a difference.
Apr 24, 2020
Here’s why everyone’s watching the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Path Forward Series