New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | February 5, 2026

Quimby earns Master’s Degree from American University

By Community Member | June 2, 2023 11:12 pm

Zach Quimby, a 2016 graduate of New Kent High School, graduated with a Master’s Degree from American University in May.

Quimby earned a Master of Arts in Political Communication. His thesis of “Words That Change: How Messaging Revitalized Rental Housing Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic” was recognized with an Award of Distinction.

Quimby is currently working as a manager of public affairs for the National Apartment Association in Washington D.C.