Policy Maker Series

Description

Join us to hear Local Elected Officials give an update, and take questions from the audience.

Featured guest:

Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger

City of Manassas

About Our Speaker

Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger is a dedicated leader committed to the vibrant community of Manassas City. With a vision for inclusive growth and sustainable development, Mayor Davis-Younger brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role in shaping the future of the city. Her collaborative approach and innovative initiatives aim to enhance the quality of life for all residents while fostering a thriving environment for businesses and organizations alike. As a steadfast advocate for progress and equality, Mayor Davis-Younger embodies the spirit of service and excellence in her governance of Manassas. A native of Manassas, Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger is the first person of color, first female, and first Democrat to hold the highest office in the city.  Since 2018, she has served on the Manassas City Council and championed the causes of Manassas residents.  As a small business owner, she helps Manassas residents develop their careers, market their accomplishments, and broaden their skillsets. 

Mayor Davis-Younger initiated a “My Mayor Looks Like Me!” program.  She helped appoint the city’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force.  She has devoted resources to public works and infrastructure projects to enrich city living.  Mayor Davis-Younger oversaw the groundbreaking of the widening of Route 28 within Manassas, the opening of the city’s first library branch, the building of a new fire station, city hall renovation, and the master planning process for redeveloping Annaburg Manor.  She played an instrumental role in Manassas Airport expanding its commercial offerings, the purchase of the Old Town Inn, Manassas Shopping Center, establishing the city’s first community center and the Manassas Museum renovation.

She has implemented “Direct Success” an employment pipeline for high school graduates obtain full time employment with major large employers in Manassas.  She conducts “Mayor on the Move” a weekly walking program highlighting a historic downtown walk ending at the award winning city Farmer’s Market and she sponsors “Mid-Day with the Mayor” a weekly lunch time chat to hear from constituents in a more intimate setting featuring prominent community members as special guests. 

Mayor Davis-Younger holds her MBA and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees from Strayer University.  She holds a professional certification from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP).  She owns and operates a human resources consulting firm, The1ForHR, LLC, in Historic Downtown Manassas.  

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