Victoria Van De Vate
About Victoria Van De Vate
Victoria Van De Vate serves as the Government Affairs Manager at the Urban Institute, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in federal government affairs and policy analysis, she has held various positions in organizations focused on public policy and social services.
Work at Urban Institute
Victoria Van De Vate has served as the Government Affairs Manager at Urban Institute since 2021. In this role, she develops and maintains strong relationships with policymakers in the federal executive branch and on Capitol Hill. Her efforts aim to elevate the research conducted by Urban Institute's experts, ensuring that their findings influence public policy effectively.
Previous Positions in Government Affairs
Prior to her current role, Victoria worked at Nurse-Family Partnership as the Federal Government Affairs Manager from 2019 to 2021. She managed federal government affairs for an evidence-based home visiting program that serves first-time parents. Victoria also held the position of Policy Analyst at the same organization from 2018 to 2019, contributing to policy development and analysis.
Educational Background
Victoria Van De Vate earned two Bachelor's Degrees from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, one in Political Science and another in Global Studies, both completed between 2011 and 2015. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree at George Washington University, furthering her expertise in public policy and governance.
Volunteer Work and Community Involvement
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Victoria volunteers weekly as a mentor with Northstar Tutoring. Her commitment to community service reflects her dedication to supporting education and youth development. She is also a member of the Junior League of Washington, which focuses on promoting volunteerism and community improvement.
Early Career Experience
Victoria's early career includes various positions that provided her with foundational experience in policy and research. She worked as a Research Assistant at Public Opinion Strategies from 2016 to 2017 and as a Staff Assistant at the same organization from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she interned for U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander in 2015, gaining insight into legislative processes.