MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
October 26, 2023
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979, (D.C.
Law 2-142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01) and pursuant to section 3042 of the Fatality Review
Committee Amendment Act of 2018, effective October 30, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-168, D.C.
Official Code § 5- 1431.01) , I am pleased to nominate the following individual :
Ms. Kenyatta Hazlewood
Clifton Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(Ward 1)
for reappointment as a representative from a hospital located in the District member of the
Violence Fatality Review Committee, for a term to end October 12, 2025.
Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experience the above nominee,
together with proposed resolutions to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
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Chairman Phil Mendelson
at the request
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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA
14 To confirm the reappointment of Ms. Kenyatta Hazlewood to the Violence Fatality Review
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Violence Fatality Review Committee Kenyatta Hazlewood
19 Confirmation Resolution of 2023 ".
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21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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23 Ms. Kenyatta Hazlewood
24 Clifton Street, NW
25 Washington, DC 20009
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29 as a representative from a hospital located in the District member of the Violence Fatality
30 Review Committee, established by section 3042 of the Fatality Review Committee Amendment
31 Act of 2018, effective October 30, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-168; D.C. Official Code 5-1431.01), for a
32 term to end October 12, 2025.
33 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
34 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
35 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
K. Hazlewood BSN BSHS MPH RN
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OBJECTIVE
As a compassionate registered nurse, I will use this job opportunity to be a driving force that enhances public health services in
education, quality and leadership throughout my local area, nationally, and globally.
WORK EXPERIENCE
08/16 – Present Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC
Trauma Program Manager
In this position I am responsible for developing, organizing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating functions of
the interdisciplinary Trauma Service. Trauma Services is an operation that unites all aspects of healthcare within the
acute care setting. In addition to clinical services, I am the liaison to the Executive leadership and Trauma services.
I direct three distinct teams, Trauma registry, Injury Prevention and Outreach and Trauma Social Work and grant
coordination. I am also responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for the multidisciplinary
approach to the care of the hospital. I maintain trauma certifications and am certified to direct national curriculums for trauma nurses and physicians. The position, having been vacant for three years, required a near revamping of the
service.
An essential component of the program is Level 1 State Designation and American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Verification. I was able to maintain the District of Columbia State Designation and complete the process for ACS Level 1 Verification, an exclusive number of national hospitals are ACS Level 1 Trauma Center Verified.
Key specified duties include:
• Creating and maintain policies and procedures pertinent to Trauma Verification
• Coordinating Trauma Morbidity and Mortality and Trauma Multi-disciplinary meetings
• Data analysis and submission to the ACS and D.C. DOH
• Performance Improvement identification and projects
• Grant Coordination for the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG) Project Change Grant
• Coordination of; Advanced Trauma Life Support Course (ATLS) for Surgeons, Trauma Nurse Core Course
(TNCC) and Trauma Care after Resuscitation Course (TCAR) for nurses, Stop the Bleed Training (STB)
for the community
12/14- 08/16 Dimensions Healthcare, Cheverly, MD
Registered Nurse Trauma Injury Prevention and Outreac h Coordinator and Trauma Educator
Utilizing hospital, local and national databanks, coordinate and manage Injury Prevention programs and partnerships
as well as grant writing for safety projects and research; identify trends, patterns, frequency and risk factors for
injury; establish programs for varying mechanisms of injury including motor vehicle collisions, elderly falls,
domestic violence, sexual assault, substance abuse related and violent injuries. Identify stakeholders of Injury
Prevention and their priorities for prevention and education. P rovide public awareness of Trauma systems and
Centers through education and outreach to the community; and internal education to health care professionals.
Oversee and lead teams of educators in the community to disseminate injury prevention education. Provide and create budgets for education and prevention of trauma. Coordinate and organize the operations of large events and
programs, for example activates surrounding National Trauma Awareness Month and county and state health fairs.
Educate Emergency and Trauma nurses about clinical trauma procedures and policies. Write and review briefings
for public meetings. Coordinates briefings with and meet with high-level officials to discuss community issues like
gun violence and sexual assault.
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REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Programs and Public events include:
• Senior Falls Safety
• Distracted driving and walking presentations
• Child Safety Fair
• Matter of Balance
• Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (VIP) for victims of violence
• Trauma Survivor’s Network
• Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse Programs
• Clinical Nurse Education
• Various best practice and evidence- based programs
• Health fairs
08/11- 12/14 The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC
Registered Nurse Trauma Injury Prevention and Outreach Manager
Coordinate and manage Injury Prevention programs and partnerships as well as grant writing for safety projects and
research; identify trends, patterns, frequency and risk factors for injury; establish programs for varying mechanisms
of injury, including alcohol, bike, pedestrian, falls prevention, and all types of assault safety; provide education
through outreach to the community; and became founding member of DC Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinators
Collaborative (DC- TIPPC).
• Elderly safety conferences for the community
• Child Safety Passenger checks for new parents
• Distracted driving and walking presentations
Member of the Patient Safety and Patient Satisfaction Committees, reviewed HCAPS and Press Ganey survey
results to assist in implementing hospital initiatives for faculty and patients.
02/08-08/12 The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC
Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse Level 1 Trauma Center
Provide clinical care f or critically ill patients involved in traumas or have emergent concerns from acute or chronic
diseases. Preform the role of charge nurse and team leader of a fast-paced emergency and trauma center
07/09- 01/12 Transitional Housing Corporation , Washington, DC
Healthy Habits Coordinator
Secure funding for medical needs of underserved families in transitional houses and shelters; assist families with
maintaining healthy lifestyles; securing referrals and community outreach with similar non-profit organizations;
coordinate prevention programs for substance abuse, intimate partner violence, senior safety and sexual assault.
10/08 – 9/11 Europe Associates (in contract with) George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates
Registered Nurse International Transporter
Traveled internationally to monitor and escort ill and severely ill patients to and from global destinations.
08/05-02/08 Georgetown University Hospital Washington, DC
Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Initially a nursing technician, assisting nurses and physicians with emergency task and bedside care and then as a
registered nurse; clinical care for critically ill patients with emergent concerns from acute and chronic diseases
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03/05-08/07 District of Columbia Department of Health (DOH), Intern and Community Liaison, Washington DC REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
HIV/Aids and Immunization Program Advocate
Post interning with DC-DOH; I Coordinated HIV/Aids education workshops centered on prevention and screening
using the ORAQuick method, participat ed in twice weekly immunization travel clinics and health fairs, partnered
with CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) for national immunization statistics.
EDUCATION
05/13 George Washington University, Washington, DC, School of Public Health and Health Services
Masters of Public Health
05/01 Howard University, Washington DC, School of Nursing Pharmacy and Allied Heath
Bachelor of Health Sciences- Health Management
05/07 Howard University, Washington DC, School of Nursing Pharmacy and Allied Heath
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Exp 05/20 Walden University, Baltimore, MD School of Public Health
DrPhD Doctorate of Public Health
SKILLS
Adapt well to multicultural and diverse environments; great interpersonal acumen; language: English and conversational Spanish
COUMPUTER PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS
Experience with several software applications, operating systems and programs including: Word, Excel, Power Point, SPSS, Collector, Cerner, and IBEX
NURSING COMPETENCIES
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma
Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Coordinator, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – Advanced Trauma Care Nurse (ATCN), Stop
the Bleed (STB) – Instructor, (Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – Provider, National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA)- Instructor Child passenger safety technician (CPST) Senior Checker
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., 2004 to Present – various service activities – Co-chair Futurama Scholarship Committee, 2016
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Nurse of the Year
Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) – Injury Prevention Committee Chair (past) current member
American Trauma Society (ATS) – Injury Prevention Author/Faculty of the Injury Prevention Course – current member
National Society of Allied Health, 2004 to Present
District of Columbia Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinators Collaborative (DC-TIPCC) founding member, 2012 to Present
ACHIEVEMENTS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
S.O.M.E (So others may eat) volunteer, 2004
R.A.M. (Remote Area Medical), 2008
First Aid White House Easter Egg Roll, 2009
Traveled to Haiti for disaster relief, 2010
Health Mentors – Latin American Youth Center (2014)
Hold offices and actively participate in; Home Association Board, School Parent Network and Howard University Alumni Group
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REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
PRESENTATIONS and CURRENT WORKS
04/13 Approved Institutional Review Board (IRB) study “Comparing Bike Injuries in an Urban Trauma
Center”
05/13 Washington, DC Cumulative Education “A Content Analysis of Syllabi to Evaluate the extent to which Injury Prevention
Is Taught at the School of Public Health”
05/13 Washington, DC Injury Prevention Conference “Developing an Injury Prevention Coalition in an
Urban Metropolis”
12/12 Washington, DC Public Health Advocacy “An Evaluation of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) in
Washington, DC Metropolitan Hospitals”
05/12 Washington, DC Public Health Graduate Student Day “Montgomery County Health Profile of Residences”
02/12 Washington, DC Construction Summit, “Preventing Injuries at Construction Sites”
10/11 Washington, DC Senior Advantage Seminars, “Falls Prevention and the Elderly”
03/04 National Aids Conference—Abstract; “The State of African American Women Living with
HIV/Aids in Washington, DC Wards 7 and 8”
Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Kenyatta Hazlewood
Kenyatta Hazlewood is a trauma program manager at Howard
University Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center.
As a trauma program manager, Ms. Hazlewood is responsible for
developing, organizing, and implementing interdisciplinary trauma
services at Howard University Hospital. She has been involved with
trauma-based intervention for over 10 years and has also previously
acted as a health mentor at the Latin American Youth Center.
A Ward 1 resident, she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
degree as well as a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from Howard
University. Ms. Hazlewood has also attained a Master of Public Health
degree from the George Washington University. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public
Health degree form Walden University. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724 -7681
To: Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: July 28, 2023
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Charlayne Hayling- Williams,
Dr. Eric Li, Dr. Erin Hall, Helaina Roisman, Joseph Richardson, Juanita Price, Kenyatta Hazlewood, and Dr. Mallory Williams as members of the Violence
Fatality Review Committee
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-724-1303, or me at 202- 724-7681.
______________________________ Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish