Abigail Davis Spanberger

Abigail D. Spanberger grew up just outside of Richmond, where she learned the value of public service early on from her parents. A proud product of Virginia public schools, Governor Spanberger received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia. She also earned an MBA from a dual-degree program between Purdue University and the GISMA business school in Germany.¹

Governor Spanberger began her career of public service as a federal law enforcement officer — working money laundering and narcotics cases. She then joined the CIA, where she worked undercover her entire time at the Agency as a case officer. Both at home and abroad, Governor Spanberger collected intelligence, managed assets, and oversaw high-profile programs to combat terrorism. She then represented Virginia’s Seventh Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for three terms.¹

Governor Spanberger and Virginia’s First Gentleman, Adam Spanberger, are the proud parents of three school-aged daughters.¹