City of Alexandria managers, Alexandria City Council, the DCHS leadership team and affiliated boards and commissions provide oversight and strategic guidance for the programs of DCHS. In collaboration with DCHS’s community partners and the hard work and determination of clients and staff, we ensure the well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all individuals and families in Alexandria.

City Manager James F. Parajon
Deputy City Manager for Public Safety and Human Services Debra R. Collins

• Mayor Justin M. Wilson
• Vice Mayor Amy Jackson
• Canek Aguirre
• Sarah Bagley
• John Taylor Chapman
• Alyia Gaskins
• Kirk McPike

• Department Director Kate Garvey
• Deputy Department Director Federico Gutierrez
• Center for Adult Services Director Phil Caldwell
• Center for Children and Families Director Barbara Paulson
• Center for Economic Support Director Lesa Gilbert
• Center for Operations Director Sharon Vaughan-Roach
• Acting Emergency Manager Berline Lewis
• Chief Fiscal Officer Raphael Obenwa
• Human Resources Manager Jeff Bollen
• Organizational Development and Equity Division Chief Allyson Coleman *
• Technology Services Director Paul Kim *

* Deceased and remembered with love and gratitude

• The Alexandria Community Policy Management Team sets policy for and administers the Children’s Services Act.
• The Alexandria Community Services Board (CSB) sets policy for and administers Alexandria’s publicly funded mental health, intellectual disability and substance use services.
• The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission advocates for children and youth, aged prenatal to 21 years, and their families by advising on policies, promoting the City-wide coordination of services and promoting research and best practices.
• The Commission on Aging advocates for issues related to aging and promotes the implementation of the Older Americans Act. The Commission advances services that address the needs of older Alexandrians.
• The Commission on Employment is responsible for developing the City-wide plan for employment services that reflects the goals of linking existing City employment and training programs with those of the school system and the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s economic development program.
• The Commission for Women provides consultation to City Council on issues concerning women, with focus on human rights, legislation, HIV/AIDS, the economic and health status of women and domestic violence.
• The Economic Opportunities Commission advocates for the interests of the City of Alexandria’s most vulnerable residents. The EOC serves as the commission to Alexandria’s Community Action Agency and advises City Council, the Virginia State Legislature, and the Virginia Congressional Delegation about legislative matters and issues affecting low-income households.
• The Social Services Advisory Board monitors the formulation and implementation of social welfare programs and advises City officials on all public welfare matters.
• The Workforce Investment Board supports the employment and training needs of the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. The Board aims to build a workforce development system that prepares the local labor force for the 21st century.