City Of Alexandria: Jen Jenkins Named Acting Human Resources Director

Press release from the City of Alexandria:

Aug 23, 2021 at 8:29 PM

City Manager Mark Jinks has announced the appointment of Jen Jenkins as Acting Director of Human Resources for the City of Alexandria, effective August 23. Jenkins succeeds Shawnda Howard, who has resigned to return to the private sector.

“We thank Shawnda for all her contributions to the City and wish her well in the next step in her career,” said City Manager Mark Jinks. “I have appointed Jen Jenkins as Acting Director of Human Resources/Acting Chief Human Resources Officer. Jen has been a valuable member of the City team, whose recommendations in regard to classification and compensation have had a very positive impact on the City and its employees.”

Jenkins brings with her more than a decade of experience in Human Resources, driving organizational change and strategic initiatives as a business partner and manager. Jenkins holds a master’s degree in Organizational Sciences with a focus in Human Resources Management from George Washington University and is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources.

For inquiries from the news media only, contact Andrea Blackford, Senior Communications Officer, at andrea.blackford@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3959.

This news release is available at
alexandriava.gov/123839

This press release was produced by the City of Alexandria. The views expressed here are the author’s own.