The City of Alexandria is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Wendy Ginsberg as its new Legislative Director. A long-time Alexandria resident and nationally-recognized government leader, Dr. Ginsberg brings nearly two decades of experience in legislative strategy, public service, and federal policy development to the City.
Dr. Ginsberg most recently served as Director of Congressional Affairs at the National Archives and Records Administration. She has held leadership roles on Capitol Hill, including Director of Subcommittees for the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and Staff Director for late Representative Gerald E. Connolly. Her work in those roles led to the passage of several impactful pieces of legislation.
Dr. Ginsberg played a critical role in securing an unprecedented $1 billion investment in federal IT modernization to ensure communities and families could access the resources they needed from the federal government, including Social Security benefits, Internal Revenue Service returns, and Department of Agriculture grants. In addition, Wendy led teams of diverse stakeholders to legislative achievements that included putting the U.S. Postal Service on firm financial ground and providing WMATA resources it desperately needed to fix existing Metro stations and build new ones. She is also a National Academy of Public Administration Fellow.
“Wendy brings a great combination of experience, policy insight, and a deep personal connection to Alexandria,” said City Manager James Parajon. “Her understanding of how government works means she’ll be a powerful advocate for our city’s interests in Richmond and Washington. Whether it's securing funding for flood mitigation, supporting affordable housing policy, or championing infrastructure investments, her work will directly shape the services and support that impact Alexandrians every day.”
As Legislative Director, Dr. Ginsberg will oversee the City’s intergovernmental affairs; advocate for state and federal funding and policy priorities; and collaborate closely with City Council and City departments to advance Alexandria’s legislative goals.
Dr. Ginsberg holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from Rutgers University.