Democrat Abigail Spanberger will soon be sworn into office as Virginia’s 75th governor, making her the first woman to lead the Commonwealth.

Spanberger will take her oath of office outside the Virginia State Capitol Building on Jan. 17.

She spent three terms in Congress representing Virginia after working as a CIA officer and a postal inspector.

The governor-elect has been handpicking members of her cabinet over the last few weeks, appointing staff and setting her policy agenda for her first 100 days in office.

Spanberger joined WTOP’s Shawn Anderson and Anne Kramer to discuss her plans as she prepares to serve as Virginia’s governor for the next four years.

Read and listen to the interview below.

The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.