Welcome to AGA Washington DC Chapter

The Cherry Blossoms are blooming in DC signaling the beginning of Spring. As always, it is an exciting time for the DC metro area as well as our Chapter. We have a lot of exciting news and opportunities as follows:

• Congratulations to our incoming leaders for the upcoming program year! Wendy Morris will serve as the AGA DC Chapter President-Elect and Joslyn Marshall will serve as AGA DC Chapter Treasurer-Elect. Both positions will begin on July 1, 2026.
• There are seats still available for the Annual AGA DC Chapter Hybrid Spring Training to be held on April 13-14, at the Convene Hamilton Square for in-person participants. Virtual options are also available too. One can earn up to 16 hours of CPE credits and invaluable networking opportunities. Navigate to the Annual AGA DC Chapter Hybrid Spring Training event to see the agenda, logistical information and registration link. Spring Training attendees are also invited to a Happy Hour, sponsored by VISA, on Monday, April 13, from 5-8pm at Proper 21 on F Street (1319 F St NW, Washington, DC)
• We continue to solicit award nominations that will be presented at the annual AGA Washington DC Chapter Awards Gala on May 30, 2026. Please help us identify deserving professionals in each category. We encourage nominations across federal, state, local, and private sector partners supporting government financial management. Completed nomination forms are due to the DC Chapter Awards Committee by April 15, 2026. . Navigate to the Awards page for more information on the available awards.
• Looking to help in the community? We invite you to join the AGA Washington DC Chapter and Potomac Conservancy for a rewarding day of volunteering and environmental stewardship at the Annual Earth Day Cleanup at Gravelly Point on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
• A big run on webinars, which are hosted by the DC Chapter and facilitated by AGA National. There are two in April (Ethics on April 15 and Fraud/Data Analytics on April 22), with two more in May and another in June. Keep an eye on future communications requesting promotion code signups as these sell out QUICKLY!
• Our popular hybrid luncheons continue, with the next one scheduled for Thursday, April 23. Our guest speaker is Daniel Werfel, former IRS Commissioner, currently at Johns Hopkins School of Government. He will be discussing “The IRS Today and the Future of Tax Administration.” Look out for messaging for when registration is open – you will not want to miss this luncheon!

Register early as space is limited for these events. Navigate to our Events and Trainings page for more information on these events

The change of the seasons brings about a new DC AGA Chapter Newsletter edition! The Washington Connect Spring 2026 edition is available for your reading pleasure, including a message from the President, thought leadership, recap of recent special events, exciting announcements, and new events/trainings on the horizon. Navigate to our Chapter Newsletter to access this edition as well as any past editions that interest you.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement as part of the AGA community. Together, we connect, recognize, and empower professionals who serve government in both public and private sectors, advancing good governance and promoting transparency. Let’s continue the new year with purpose.