Leading ACTor: Bill Howard
I was born in Alexandria, and both my parents and grandparents were Alexandria residents. I attended the Alexandria City public schools and have sp...
Read moreElevating Youth Voices: A Conversation with Sydney Robasson
At ACT, we believe a stronger Alexandria is one where every voice is heard, including the perspectives of our youngest residents. The ACT Youth Cou...
Read moreShaping Equity, One Voice at a Time: Kimberly Hurley, Community Advisory Board Member
Kimberly L. Hurley doesn’t just talk about equity. She helps build the systems that make it real. As Division Chief of Organizational Development ...
Read moreCelebrating Community: Lauren Stack
“You know something is successful when the community has embraced it and other talented people have come in and taken it on and taken it to the nex...
Read moreCelebrating Community: Justin Wilson
For 14 years, former Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson has been a key partner in making Alexandria a place where everyone can thrive and belong. Even ...
Read moreCelebrating Community: Lyles Carr
We can't celebrate 20 years of ACT without sharing Lyles Carr's story. As a member of ACT's founding board, Lyles reflects on how the foundation...
Read moreCelebrating Community: David & Diann Frantz
As former Board Chair David Frantz tells the story, he encountered ACT as many others do: through an introduction to some incredible people. In 201...
Read moreCelebrating Community: Dr. Tammy Mann
For Dr. Tammy Mann, President and CEO of the Campagna Center, helping children and families in Alexandria isn’t just a job—it’s her passion. “It’s ...
Read moreStories of Impact: Learn & Live Wholestic Health Services
Dr. Lishan Kassa, born and raised in Ethiopia, embodies the spirit of dedication and service in her work as a healthcare provider. For over two dec...
Read morePassion for Philanthropy: Gretchyn Meinken
Gretchyn Meinken knows Alexandria well. Since becoming a resident in 2000, she joined a local law firm in 2015 and has been dedicated to helping pe...
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