Mavis Stanfield
Mavis Stanfield brings more than 25 years of zoning, planning, code, and permit experience in Northern Virginia. Her public-service career includes senior roles with Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria.
She served as Urban Planner III with the City of Alexandria and previously held Deputy Zoning Administrator and senior code-specialist roles with Fairfax County. Her work included zoning review, land-use applications, public hearings, training, supervision, and coordination with applicants, agencies, and communities.
Mavis holds a Master of Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Arts in History from George Mason University. She brings technical precision, practical judgment, and clear communication to every engagement.
Why Guardian Shepherd Exists
After more than 25 years working in zoning, planning, permitting, code compliance, and land-use review, Mavis Stanfield founded Guardian Shepherd after seeing how often homeowners and small business owners struggle with unfamiliar applications, neighborhood concerns, public hearings, and regulatory processes. Guardian Shepherd provides clear, experienced guidance so clients can understand the requirements that apply and identify practical next steps.
Experience & Education
Selected education, public-service roles, and professional recognition from more than 25 years of zoning, planning, code, and permit work.
Master of Urban and Environmental Planning
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts in History
George Mason University
City of Alexandria
Urban Planner III, 2022–2025
Fairfax County
Deputy Zoning Administrator and Code Specialist III
Professional Recognition
Four Outstanding Performance Awards; Fairfax First 2018 Action Award