Board of County Supervisors

Deshundra Jefferson assumed office on January 1, 2024, making history as the first person of color to serve as Chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. 

A single mom, Chair Jefferson lived in a one-bedroom apartment in Alexandria with her son so that she could save up for her first home. She made that dream come true 10 years ago when she moved to Prince William County.   

Chair Jefferson often refers to Prince William as "a hidden gem," thanks to its proximity to its nation’s capital, strong school system, and cultural diversity. She ran for office to address the rising cost of living, prioritize education in the county’s budget, and create more opportunities for affordable homeownership.  

Early in her career as a reporter, Chair Jefferson worked at and wrote for CNN/Money (now CNN/Business), the Associated Press, New York Magazine, and other major news outlets. She is now a strategic communications consultant with over 20 years of experience in public affairs and journalism.  

Chair Jefferson sits on the Finance Committee and Governance and Personnel Committee of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) and on the Board of Directors and Transportation Planning Board for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG). 

She is a graduate of Leadership Prince William and the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program, which consists of three core courses – budgeting; planning, land use, and infrastructure; and leadership.

Chair Jefferson graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University and a master’s degree in communication from Johns Hopkins University.