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.

 

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.


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.


Save the date

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 Online via Zoom 

More information coming soon!


DID YOU MISS ANY OF OUR PAST PROGRAMS?


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Thank you for your interest in supporting Advance Arlington. Please click below for more information about our membership levels and opportunities to support our mission. 

These funds go exclusively to implementing our educational programs, where we provide
a neutral, nonpartisan setting where important local and regional issues are discussed by experts, with audience participation in lively Q&A sessions
 
As we enter our eighth decade of service to the Arlington community, we continue to strive to be as inclusive, forward looking and welcoming as possible. We're glad you're here and truly appreciate your support!

Thank you to our Sponsors

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!


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