Meet Amy

It is not hard to fathom why Amy knows Alexandria, and why Alexandria knows Amy Jackson.  Raised on the West End, an only child by a divorced, single mother who worked full-time, overtime, and time and a half to make ends meet, Amy learned firsthand how to work hard to create success by her mother's example. While growing up in Alexandria, Amy was very involved in her community, serving in various clubs and participating in frequent civic events - all for worthy causes - to better a life and brighten a day.  

Amy attended Patrick Henry Elementary, F.C. Hammond Jr High, and is a proud Hometown Titan.  Amy went on to complete her B.A. in Communication Studies at Virginia Tech, where she also continued her Kiwanis membership in Circle K (an expected track from Builder's Club and Keyettes/Key Club).  She then continued her education in night school at George Mason University where she received her M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Education in Social Studies), and then her second M.Ed. in Education Leadership (School Administration, PreK-12), all while working with her students during the day, and coaching and sponsoring clubs in the afternoons before her own classes.  Amy's career with Fairfax County Public Schools spanned 16 years.  Although she misses the classroom and the kids, she is happy to be spending more time with her family, and contributing more to her Alexandria community. 

Amy, a life-long community activist and educator, has been and remains actively involved in many Alexandria commissions, programs, and non-profits that contribute to the safety, well-being, and education of women, children, and families in Alexandria.  

These include:

Founding Member, The Northern Virginia Imagination Library

Chair, The Fund for Alexandria's Child 

Chair and Founding Member, Alexandria Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative

Commissioner, The Alexandria Commission for Women

Commissioner, Alexandria Landlord and Tenant Relations Board

Member, Senior Services of Alexandria

Member, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum (Mortar & Pestle Society)

Member, The John Alexander Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Member, Center for Alexandria's Children (CAC)

Member, Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden 

Member, Seminary Valley Civic Association

Deputy Precinct Captain, Alexandria Democratic Committee

Community Activist, Alexandria Human Rights Commission

Member, The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, Fundraising Gala Committee 

Amy also completed programs within the City Academy:

The Alexandria Police Foundation's 38th Citizens' Police Academy

The Alexandria Commonwealth Attorney's Inaugural Community Academy

Amy firmly believes that being of service to our community is one of our wisest investments in our children's future.  

When it came time for Amy to start her own family, she could not think of another place she'd rather be than Alexandria.  Her family always looks forward to exploring the Old Town waterfront, gazing at the different lights along King Street and on the Masonic Temple, and frequenting many of the West End, Carlyle, Del Ray and Old Town restaurants.  

Culture and people at their best.

Amy has been involved in this very special Alexandria community for many years, working tirelessly to make it a better place to live and work.  With her vast experience and knowledge of the workings of Alexandria, Amy is looking forward to carrying on the work when elected as the community's representative for Virginia Senate District 39.  

The stakes are high.  

We can do better, and, as a community, together we can succeed.