Our Team
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Arrelle Anderson
Chief Administrative Officer
Executive Leadership
Washington D.C.
Arrelle joined J|D after 17 years of providing strategic management development services for various government entities, including the Government of the District of Columbia, Clayton County Board of Commissioners, the United States Army and, most recently, Washington, D.C.’s Office of Unified Communications (311 & 911 Call Center). She also served as a Chief Strategy Officer in the entrepreneurship centers at Howard University and Rutgers University. While serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Clayton County, Georgia, Anderson was recognized as “The Woman of the Year” and one of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential and Powerful Women by “Women Looking Ahead News” magazine.
Arrelle is a member of the Airport Minority Advisory Council’s (AMAC) Government Affairs Committee where she advocates on behalf of small businesses. She is an Ambassador for the Chief Operating Officer Forum (COO-Forum), an active member of The International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP), and a member of the Project Management Institute .Arrelle serves on the Executive Board for The Federal City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and spends time mentoring young women on their career journey.
Q & A with Arrelle
Tell Us About Yourself:
I start each day spending time with God and end my day reflecting on my blessings and daily accomplishments. I truly enjoy writing, relaxing on the beach, water aerobics, reading and being “Auntie Relle.” Volunteering and spending time with friends, family, Linesisters and Sorority Sisters. I unapologetically live each day like it’s my last and I know that God will always protect and provide for me.
Why did you join J|D?
After countless interviews, meetings the JD leadership team, and a visit to Ypsi, I was still uncertain if I wanted to walk away from a 17-year career in local government. However, when Darryl told me to “Trust God” I knew I had to make the switch! I’ve been walking by faith and been all smiles ever since.
What professional project are you most proud of?
Throughout my career I have impacted people’s lives and communities. My proudest moment was when I was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in Clayton County, Georgia. Within two years, I negotiated with government officials and voters to increase taxes that accomplished two things: reinstated bus and rail transportation in the County and increased the Capital Improvement Project funding to $872 Million over 6 years to improve the County’s infrastructure.
Where is the best place you’ve traveled to and why?
Australia – I visited multiple cities for the price of one roundtrip ticket. I visited a friend in Melbourne then Brisbane and Sydney. I petted the kangaroos, held a koala bear, and tasted kangaroo meat!
What is your motto?
Smile bright so we can light up the world together!
