Agenda: Alexandria Introduces New Board, Director, Plans For Next Season

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Agenda:Alexandria, which holds panel discussions on key issues in the city, will be returning for the next season with a new board of directors.

The organization welcomed a new board of directors at its planning retreat. New members include former Vice Mayor Amy Jackson, Zebra Publisher Mary Wadland, and Washington Business Journal Staff Reporter Dan Brendel. Returning members include incoming Chair Steve Davidson, Vice Chair Linda App, Treasurer Beth Seltzer, Secretary Jennifer Rohrbach, Jackie Bridges, Ginny Franco, Connie Hart, and former Chair Rod Kuckro.

The organization also said farewell to outgoing Executive Director Pat Miller, who is stepping down to focus on other nonprofit work.

Agenda:Alexandria dates back to 1998, following a motto of "taking a look at the issues without

taking sides." As preparations for the next season are underway, Davidson hopes Agenda:Alexandria will grow its base of residents and local businesses and present a forum for discussion with diverse perspectives.

"In this time of intense political division, it’s vitally important to have a forum for civil discourse, enabling informed, fact-based discussion (featuring authoritative experts) on topics of interest to the community," said Davidson. "Our mission is to provide a robust set of informative and thought-provoking programs that contribute to the richness of living in such a diverse city. A diverse city means diverse perspectives, and we need to be able to learn from one another, and, at the very least, be able to disagree without being disagreeable."

Agenda:Alexandria has covered various topics over its various seasons, such as the state of schools, climate change, the future livability of Alexandria and more. The board planned out its upcoming season at the retreat and says its first program in September "will focus on an issue of interest to high school students and parents."

Residents can purchase tickets to attend Agenda:Alexandria events or become a member to get access to all events. Event recordings are available on demand after the programs end.

For more information, visit agendaalexandria.org.