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8-A RESOLUTION
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12-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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14-July 11, 2023
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17-To confirm the appointment of Ms. Cecily Habimana as a member of the Commission on the
18-Arts and Humanities.
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20-RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
21-resolution may be cited as the “Commission on the Arts and Humanities Cecily Habimana
22-Confirmation Resolution of 2023”.
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24-Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
1+June 7, 2023
2+Dear Chairman Mendelson:
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4+MURIEL BOWSER
5+MAYOR
6+Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experience of Ms. Habimana,
7+together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
8+I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation.
9+Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
10+Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
11+In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C.
12+Law 2-142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 4 of the Commission on the
13+Arts and Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C. Law 1-22; D.C. Official Code §
14+39-203), I am pleased to nominate the following person:
15+The Honorable Phil Mendelson
16+Chairman
17+Council of the District of Columbia
18+John A. Wilson Building
19+1350Pennsylvania Avenue,NW, Suite 504
20+Washington, DC 20004
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22+for appointment as a member with specific interest, ability or experience in arts or humanities
23+education, replacing Mary Ann Miller, to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending June
24+30, 2025.
2525 Ms. Cecily Habimana
2626 Hansberry Court, NE
2727 Washington, DC 20018
2828 (Ward 5)
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30+Mur si Bo A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
31+IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
32+Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
3033 as a member with specific interest, ability or experience in arts or humanities education of the
31-Commission on the Arts and Humanities, established by section 4 of the Commission on the Arts
32-and Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C. Law 1-22; D.C. Official Code § 39-203),
33-to serve a term ending June 30, 2025.
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35- Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
36-nominee and Office of the Mayor.
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38- Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
34+Commission on the Arts and Humanities, established by section 4 of the Commission on the Arts29
35+and Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C. Law 1-22; D.C. Official Code § 39-203),30
36+replacing Mary Ann Miller, to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025.31
37+Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,32
38+upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.33
39+Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.34
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68+To confirm the appointment of Ms. Cecily Habimana to the Commission on the Arts and
69+Humanities.
70+RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
71+resolution may be cited as the “Commission on the Arts and Humanities Cecily Habimana
72+Confirmation Resolution of 2023”.
73+Ms. Cecily Habimana
74+Hansberry Court, NE
75+Washington, DC 20018
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77+Chairman Phil Mendelson
78+at the request of the Mayor CECILY STEWART HABIMANA
79+EXPERIENCE
80+Mount Rainier, MD
81+July 2017 to present
82+Washington, DC
83+February 2013 to June 2019
84+ATLAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Washington, D. C.
85+Manager of Institutional and Major Gfts February 2011 to J une 2015
86+• Prepare foundation, government and corporate proposals and reports that has resulted in more
87+than S500,000 in support annually
88+• Manage a portfolio of 30 major donors and prospects
89+• Prepare various correspondence to institutional donors and prospects and coordinate follow­
90+up activities
91+• Support the Executive Director and Director of Development in identifying and cultivating
92+relationships with donors and other potential supporters
93+• Manage deadlines and other responsibilities in Donor Perfect and Patron Manager
94+SIMPLY CECILY
95+Fashion Designer
96+• Design a women's clothing featuring a fall and spring collection
97+• Oversee production of all merchandise and customized clothing lines
98+• Produce and participate in various trunk shows and fashion shows throughout the US
99+• Manage relationships with stakeholders
100+MCNEIL CREATIVE ENTERPRISES Arlington, VA
101+Creative Development -Advisor May 2019 to Sept 2022
102+• Consult with arts organizations to help reinvigorate program operations and ignite growth that will
103+drive engagement of tire arts in communities
104+• Create development assessments for arts organizations that includes identifying prospect funders and
105+creating funding calendars and plans
106+• Develop strategies and timeline for increasing an organization’s donor base
107+UNIVERSITY OF MARATLAND College Park, MD
108+Assistant Director of Institutional Giving July 2015 to July 2019
109+• Manage corporate, government agency, and foundation fundraising activities of The Clarice
110+Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Music and School of Theatre, Dance and
111+Performance Studies
112+• Develop strategic plans to increase grant funding for Tire Clarice’s operations and any related
113+program pertaining to the performing arts at die University
114+• Support advocacy for die performing arts sector at the state and local level
115+• Conduct and coordinate research of potential funding sources; manage proposal writing and
116+submission process
117+• Solicit gifts from institutional prospects; secure grants and corporate sponsorships
118+• Steward and manage communication with current institutional funders
119+SEW CREATIVE LOUNGE
120+Chief Executive Officer/ Owner
121+• Set company vision and goals
122+• Manage a staff of 12 employees and contractors in order to motivate them to attain team goals
123+• Create an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale
124+• Oversee tire company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting and reporting OTHER PROJECTS
125+Shange Dance Productions (2008) and Digitally Innovative, LLC (2004) Consulted with both
126+businesses to determine the most appropriate legal structure. Prepared business formation documents
127+including the Articles of Incorporation and IRS Form SS-4. Also filed the Application for Recognition of
128+Exemption - Section 501(c)(3) for Shange Dance Productions.
129+Compass Consulting Project - Howard University School of Communications - September 2010
130+to June 2012 Worked with a team of consultants to develop a 3-5 year strategic plan which identified
131+initiatives that would bring a substantial amount of major resources to support the development of stellar
132+students.
133+Sustainable Tourism Development Consulting Project in Guatemala — May to June 2009 Consulted
134+with the Guatemalan tourism commission to develop marketing strategies in order to increase tourism to
135+Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Analyzed 45 websites of similar destinations to identify best practices resulting in
136+the creation of a mock website. Made presentations and wrote final report for the tourism commission.
137+Washington DC
138+August 2007 to June 2011
139+THE DANCE INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON Washington, D C.
140+Assistant to the Artistic Director June 2005 to August 2007
141+• Managed business affairs for The Washington Reflections Dance Company including negotiated and
142+wrote contracts for company dancers and guest choreographers, organized transportation and
143+coordinated the company rehearsal/performance schedule
144+• Formulated project budgets and organized logistics for single and multi-city tours
145+• Developed marketing materials for the professional company including press kit, performance
146+proposals and promotional videos
147+Planned Giving Program at Strathmore Hall in Bethesda, MD — January — May 2009 Researched
148+and analyzed planned giving programs of nonprofit organizations and made recommendations on ways to
149+increase awareness and contributions to the Strathmore Hall Planned Giving program. Also, created new
150+marketing materials for print and web.
151+SENEGALESE AMERICAN BILINGUAL SCHOOL Senegal, West Africa
152+Business Consultant/Teaching fellowship December 2009 to July 2010
153+• Taught American studies and English classes in primary, secondary and high school
154+• Developed curriculum for American studies courses for the American primary school program and
155+Science Vocabulary courses for the French high school program
156+• Developed a marketing plan for the school's new Environmental Science Station in Senegal
157+GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
158+Admissions Counselor — School of Nursing
159+Executive Coordinator- Clinical Management Cy Leadership Dept.
160+• Academically advised over 300 graduate students in the Clinical Research Administration Program
161+• with information regarding curriculum, course requirements, University policies and procedures,
162+and graduation clearance
163+• Managed data of a research trial by managing involved staff and established audit procedures to
164+ensure accurate data
165+• Developed database and virtual filing systems to transition the department from a traditional filing
166+system to a paperless department which improved overall efficiency and workflow
167+• Coordinated the application process for the School of Nursing with over 500 applicants BOARD MEMBERSHIPS/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
168+EDUCATION
169+INTEREST
170+Sewing, crafting, fluent in French, dance (specifically ballet, salsa and West African dance) and travel.
171+Kankouran West African Dance Company in Washington DC - August to December 2009
172+Developed and implemented an annual appeal fundraising program to solicit the organization’s
173+constituents.
174+HOWARD UNIVERSITY, School of Business
175+Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
176+Washington D.C.
177+December 2009
178+Washington D.C
179+December 2004
180+GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, School of Business
181+Masters of Business Administration
182+Member of Nsaa Dance Ensemble Advisory Board 2005 to 2010
183+Assistant Secretary of the Atlas Performing Arts Center Board of Directors 2012 to 2014
184+Member of the National Black MBA Association - Washington DC Chapter 2007 to 2011
185+Member of Young Nonprofit Professionals Network 2008 to 2012
186+Member of 2472 Alabama Ave Condominium Association 2007 to 2011
187+Member of Hunter Dance Theatre Advisory Board 2007 to 2010 Cecily Habimana
188+From 2005 to 2007, Cecily served as the Assistant to the Artistic Director of the Dance Institute
189+of Washington, where she managed their professional dance company. It was in this position that
190+she was inspired to obtain her MBA with a concentration in nonprofit management from George
191+Washington University. Following her passion in dance and desire to speak French fluently, she
192+accepted a teaching fellowship in Senegal, West Africa in 2010. Additionally over the years,
193+Cecily has worked as a consultant for organizations such as Howard University School of
194+Communications, Guatemalan Tourism Commission and Kankouran West African Dance
195+Company. These projects have rounded out her understanding of the nonprofit sector and allowed
196+her to utilize her skills in other ways.
197+A Ward 5 resident, Ms. Habimana received a M.B.A. from George Washington University and a
198+Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University.
199+Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
200+John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
201+Cecily Habimana is founder and owner of
202+Simply Cecily, a contemporary women’s
203+clothing line that fuses African fabrics with
204+an American aesthetic. The line is known for
205+its use of rich vibrant fabrics and amazing
206+silhouettes, representing a lot of women
207+today who want to express their true selves
208+through their clothing.
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210+WE ARE
211+WASHINGTON
212+Ms. Habimana formerly served as Assistant
213+Director of Institutional Giving for The
214+Clarice Smith Perfonning Arts Center at the
215+University of Maryland, College Park, where she was responsible for the center’s corporate,
216+government agency and foundation fundraising activities and the performing arts schools that
217+partner with The Clarice during the academic year. She also served as Manager of Institutional
218+and Major Gifts at Atlas Performing Arts Center, where she managed a comprehensive portfolio
219+of foundation and government donors who supported annual operations and programs. Prior to
220+that, she was an Executive Coordinator and Admissions Counselor at George Washington
221+University's School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
222+To:
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226+Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
227+GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
228+Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
229+★ ★ ★
230+WE ARE
231+Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
232+Betsy Cavendish
233+March 6, 2023
234+Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Maggie Fitzpatrick, Cecily
235+Habimana, Carla Sims, and Hector Torres as members of the Commission on the
236+Arts and Humanities
237+This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
238+found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
239+hesitate to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
240+202-724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
241+The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 ■ Office (202) 724-7681