Jacinta E. Greene was elected to City Council in 2024 and is serving her first three-year term.
A native of Richmond, VA, Jacinta Greene is a proud graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. Born into a family of educators, Ms. Greene learned early and firsthand the importance of a great education and the doors it can open for the future. Ms. Greene moved to Alexandria in 2002 and quickly became involved in community activism by serving as Vice President of the Alexandria Young Democrats and for 5 years served as Chair of Volunteer Coordination for the Alexandria Democratic Committee.
Ms. Greene served for two terms on the Alexandria School Board and two years as the Vice Chair. She took pride in advocating for a quality and equitable education for all children. Jacinta’s work experience includes 15 years in Corporate America before venturing out on her own as an independent marketing consultant. Her main passion centers around advocacy for disadvantaged women and children as well as civil rights for all. This passion led her to the Alexandria Commission for Women, where she has served as a Commissioner and first Vice Chair for ten years. Ms. Greene also serves as the Northeastern Region Chair for the VSBA Board of Directors, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Community Advisory Board, the Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc.-DC Chapter, a nonprofit organization that raises money for disadvantaged children in the DC Metro area. Ms. Greene also serves as a coordinator for the Ruby Tucker Readers organization, which teaches a love for reading and literacy to underserved children in Alexandria.
Councilwoman Greene is serious about including all voices in decision making that will lead to a better Alexandria for all.
Ms. Greene is also frequently seen in the stands cheering on the Alexandria City High School Titans and considers herself an honorary Titan!