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.
Stay connected.
Learn more.
Join the conversation.
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.
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.
September 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm
In Person at Lubber Run Community Center
and Online via Zoom
More information coming soon!
We are immensely grateful for the generosity of our sponsors whose crucial contributions allow us to offer exciting programming for the upcoming year. You can find these wonderful community partners on our website's new Sponsors page here - and please consider joining this terrific list too!
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
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