Welcome from Board Chair Devanshi Patel
Change touches everything. It reshapes our county, our institutions, and the rhythms of everyday life. It challenges us to think differently, act boldly, and come together with purpose.
In moments of uncertainty, it is not policy alone that guides us. It is people. It is the strength of our relationships, built on trust, dialogue, and shared commitment, that gives us the power to shape the future we want to see.
For more than 70 years, Advance Arlington has been that gathering place. A space where neighbors become collaborators. Where questions lead to insight. Where ideas are not just heard—they are valued.
Advance Arlington is where ideas take root and community takes action.
We do not endorse candidates. We elevate voices.
We do not take sides. We build bridges.
We do not debate each other. We ask the important questions.
Residents from across Arlington come together. Not to agree, but to engage.
To gather.
To think.
To shape our future.
We are more than a meeting space. We are a movement, grounded in respect, guided by curiosity, and inspired by the power of dialogue to shape what comes next.
On behalf of Advance Arlington, welcome to the 2025–2026 program year.
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The future of Arlington is not written by one person. It is written by all of us, together. We look forward to learning, questioning, and growing with you.
Welcome to the 2025-2026 Program Year
The Advance Arlington Board offers several opportunities for combined in-person and virtual hybrid programs throughout the year. See current and future program updates, as well as a video recording of our most recent program, below.
Viewers can also find recordings of all of our previous events at our "Past Programs" tab as well.
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Your Vote, Your Voice: Understanding Ranked Choice Voting in Arlington
September 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm
In Person at Lubber Run Community Center and
Virtually via Zoom
A brief presentation on how ranked choice voting works will begin at 6:45 PM, followed by the main
conversation at 7:00 PM.
Arlington has adopted Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), but what does that mean for voters?
Advance Arlington is kicking off our programming year with an interactive and informative session that breaks down how RCV works, why Arlington is using it, and what it means for your vote. Whether you're a first-time voter or a seasoned civic participant, this event will help you feel confident and prepared at the ballot box this November.
Join the conversation! Your vote, your voice, your impact - the Arlington way.
Gretchen Reinemeyer
Gretchen is Arlington’s General Registrar and Director of Elections. She has overseen voter registration and election administration since 2019 and will share how ranked choice voting is being implemented locally.
Susan Cunningham
Susan is a member of the Arlington County Board. She brings extensive experience in local governance and community engagement and will offer insights on Arlington’s adoption of ranked choice voting and its implications for local elections.
Patrick "Mike" Condray
Mike is a PhD candidate at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government. His research focuses on electoral systems, including a case study on ranked choice voting in the U.S., bringing both academic insight and real-world experience to the discussion.
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2025-2026 Board of Directors
Welcome New Board Members!
We are thrilled to introduce our new Board officers and five stellar new Board members for the 2025-26 program year.
Board of Directors Officers
Chair: Devanshi Patel
CEO, Center for Youth and Family Advocacy
Vice Chair: Tony Weaver
Managing Partner, Olsen Weaver LLC
Treasurer: Jay Miranda
Global Affairs Advisor
Secretary: Jeanne Broyhill
Immediate Past Chair
New Board Members
Monique "Moe" Bryant
Executive Director, Challenging Racism
Sandy Chesrown,
President, Waverly Hills Civic Association;
Board Member, Arlington Artists Alliance
Chris Concepcion
Management and Program Analyst
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
John Musso
Government Affairs Manager, Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Mohsin Syed
Former Chief of Staff, U.S. Department of Transportation
Thank You Outgoing Board Members!
We extend our deepest thanks to the departing board members who have served and provided our organization with such dedication and invaluable leadership.
Sherry Delaney
2024-2025
Gerry Laporte
2019-2025
Chuck Morley
2012-2025
Margarita Muzzall
2024-2025
John Vihstadt
2022-2025