Woman with a dozen years of experience chosen as Richmond's director of intergovernmental affairs

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A woman with more than a dozen years of policy and advocacy experience has been chosen as Richmond's new director of intergovernmental affairs.

Ruth Morrison will serve as the city's new director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and facilitate partnership efforts with regional, state, and federal leaders, according to an Aug. 29 press release from the city.

Morris has worked at the federal, state and local levels. Most recently, she served as the policy director of the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD), according to a release.

The city said Morrison has worked in multiple roles and institutions, including experience in nonprofit innovation, electoral and advocacy training and national environmental organizing.

"Richmond City Council is excit