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1		-	ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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6		-	A RESOLUTION
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10		-	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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12		-	July 9, 2024
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15		-	To confirm the appointment of Ms. Mya Price to the Food Policy Council.
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17		-	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
18		-	resolution may be cited as the “Food Policy Council Mya Price Confirmation Resolution of
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21		-	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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	1	+	MURIEL BOWSER
	2	+	MAYOR
	3	+	Feb
	4	+	ruary 9, 2024
	5	+	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
	6	+	Chairman
	7	+	Council of
	8	+	the District of Columbia
	9	+	John A. Wilson Building
	10	+	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
	11	+	Washington, DC 20004
	12	+	Dear Chairman M endelson:
	13	+	In accordance with section 2
	14	+	of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
	15	+	142;
	16	+	D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 4 of the Food Policy Council and Director
	17	+	Establishment
	18	+	Act of 2014, effective March 10, 2015 (D.C. Law 20-191; D.C. Official Code § 48-
	19	+	313), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
23	20		Ms. Mya Price
24	21		Connecticut Avenue NW
25	22		Washington, DC 20008
	23	+	(Ward
	24	+	3)
	25	+	f
	26	+	or appointment as a public member of the Food Policy Council, filling a vacant seat formerly he ld
	27	+	by Ronnie Webb, for a term to end March 1, 2026.
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	29	+	Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing Ms. Price’s experience, t ogether w ith a
	30	+	proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
	31	+	I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please do
	32	+	not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments,
	33	+	should the Council require additional information.
	34	+	Sincerely,
	35	+	Muriel Bowser
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	70	+	at the request of the Mayor
	71	+	A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
	72	+	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
	73	+	To confirm the appointment
	74	+	of Mya Price to the Food Policy Council.
	75	+	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
	76	+	resolution may be cited as the "Food Policy Council Mya Price Confirmation Resolution
	77	+	of
	78	+	2024".
	79	+	Sec. 2. The Council
	80	+	of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
	81	+	Ms. Mya Price
	82	+	Connecticut A venue
	83	+	NW
	84	+	Washington, DC 20008
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28	86		as a public member of the Food Policy Council, established by section 3 of the Food Policy
29		-	Council and Director Establishment Act of 2014, effective March 10, 2015 (D.C. Law 20-191;
30		-	D.C. Official Code § 48-312), for a term to end March 1, 2026.
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32		-	Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
33		-	nominee and to the Mayor.
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35		-	Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
	87	+	Council and Director Establishment Act
	88	+	of 2014, effective March 10, 2015 (D.C. Law 20-191;
	89	+	D.C. Official
	90	+	Code§ 48-312), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Ronnie Webb, for a term to
	91	+	end March 1, 2026.
	92	+	Sec. 3. The Council
	93	+	of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
	94	+	upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office
	95	+	of the Mayor.
	96	+	Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. M Y A P R I C E
	97	+	D i r e c t o r , F o o d S e c u r i t y E q u i t y I m p a c t F u n d
	98	+	Washington, DC 20008 \| 859-685-5838 \| myaprice10@yahoo.com \| linkedin.com/in/mya-price/
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	100	+	PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
	101	+	Independent, results-driven Program Director with expertise in mobilizing people and organizations to eradicate barriers of food
	102	+	insecurity by increasing awareness of the Food Security Equity Impact Fund. Proficient in developing, implementing, and overseeing
	103	+	a comprehensive mission-aligned impact investment strategy to create transformative change. Proven track record of building
	104	+	powerful coalitions to influence donors and sponsors to shift resources in the organization’s ecosystem. Communicated successfully
	105	+	with executive teams, boards, and partners to effectively present investment concepts to diverse audiences with varying expertise.
	106	+	CORE COMPETENCIES
	107	+	Operational Excellence \| Project Management \| Investment Operations \| Impact Investing \| Impact Investment Funds \| Cash
	108	+	Management \| Finance Management \| Pricing & Budget Preparation \| Annual Audit \| Enterprise Risk Management \| Service
	109	+	Delivery \| Due Diligence & Governance \| Decision-Making \| Staff Development
	110	+	CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
	111	+	✓Played an integral part in helping Feeding America award over $14M in grants to 35 network members and 75+
	112	+	community-partner organizations to address the root causes of hunger in their communities since 2022.
	113	+	✓For 2022, nearly $10M in grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 were awarded to 25 food banks partnering with 60
	114	+	community-based organizations, 90% of which are led by people of color, representing 22 states and Puerto Rico across
	115	+	urban, suburban, and rural communities.
	116	+	✓An additional $4M+ investment was made to help ten network members and 16 community-partner organizations, with
	117	+	grants ranging from $250,000 to $500,000 last June 2023
	118	+	PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
	119	+	FEEDING AMERICA ⬥ Washington, DC Dec 2017 – Present
	120	+	Director, Food Security Equity Impact Fund (2022 – Present)
	121	+	•Create and manage the conditions with the Feeding America national office and network to increase racial equity and food
	122	+	justice-focused community investments.
	123	+	•Design and implement a transformative approach to support Feeding America network food banks and community partners in
	124	+	addressing the root causes of food insecurity.
	125	+	•Oversee the Food Security Equity Impact fund budget, analysis of valuation, collection of relevant data, and learning insights
	126	+	from member food banks and community organization partners.
	127	+	•Work closely with the Development Department to build a robust base of supporters for the Food Security Equity Impact Fund
	128	+	and develop and maintain meaningful relationships with supporters of the fund.
	129	+	•Collaborate with the Communications Team to increase awareness of the Food Security Equity Impact Fund as a movement to
	130	+	address root causes of food insecurity and a way of shifting power to communities.
	131	+	•Serve as an internal leader in operationalizing new and existing initiatives and inspiring Feeding America staff through
	132	+	transformational change.
	133	+	•Promote and represent Feeding America and the Food Security Equity Impact Fund at conferences that benefits potential
	134	+	supporters, partnership, and grantees.
	135	+	•Partner with departments across Feeding America, including Government Relations, Network Development, and Innovation, to
	136	+	drive new and emerging program advocacy to address the root causes of food insecurity.
	137	+	Legislative Manager & Senior Manager of Commodity and Federal Nutrition Programs (2020 – 2022)
	138	+	•Expanded organizational partnerships by implementing effective campaigns, which increased USDA commodity purchases.
	139	+	•Addressed community programs' weak points and revise solutions with the VP of Agricultural and Nutrition Government
	140	+	Relations, increasing congressional support for federal nutrition programs.
	141	+	•Spearheaded weekly internal campaign meetings with Government Relations Teams, Congressional Officials, Agricultural
	142	+	groups, and other key stakeholders to influence strategic partnership and increase support for expanding program efforts.
	143	+	•Identified opportunities for recommendations while adhering to program policies and regulations, which grew to participate
	144	+	food bank network members in TEFAP to 193 and 150 for SFSP, CACFP, and other child nutrition programs. Mya Price Page 2
	145	+	•Represented the organization at legislative exercises, briefings, hearings, coalition meetings, and similar events to educate
	146	+	policymakers about Feeding America's initiatives addressing domestic hunger.
	147	+	•Conducted technical reviews on all federal and state policies affecting Feeding America's network members and USDA food
	148	+	purchases by evaluating and interpreting them to help the organization avoid breaches and violations.
	149	+	Program Specialist (2017 –2020)
	150	+	•Spearheaded and leveraged program management expertise for the organization’s BackPack, Kids Café, School Pantry, and
	151	+	Mobile Pantry programs, as well as SFSP and CACFP to ensure seamless delivery.
	152	+	•Received 2 Feeding America’s Employee Service Awards (June & December 2019) for distinguished leadership and cross-
	153	+	departmental collaboration.
	154	+	•Designed program resource materials for all child and family national program models, conducted 15 food bank site visits and
	155	+	tracked over 190 food bank participants for national programs and 150 for SFSP & CACFP.
	156	+	•Executed 3 years of grant opportunities for the summer feeding program with 20+ food bank network grantees per grant cohort.
	157	+	YMCA OF KENTUCKY ⬥ Lexington, KY Oct 2016 – Sep 2017
	158	+	Director of Youth Programs
	159	+	•Provided strategic direction, researched, and planned summer camp strategies for each childcare program, increasing the
	160	+	number of participants and consistently receiving excellent audience feedback.
	161	+	•Sourced program staff through stellar HR skills, interviewed each and hired qualified candidates for all in-house programming,
	162	+	including Summer Camps, Afterschool programming, and other childcare activities.
	163	+	•Developed various initiatives, such as field trips, camp activities, and community partner engagements for over 200 school-
	164	+	aged children across Lexington during Summer Camps, Afterschool Programming, and other childcare programs
	165	+	TWEENS NUTRITION & FITNESS COALITION ⬥ Lexington, KY Aug 2015 – Sep 2016
	166	+	AmeriCorps VISTA Community Outreach Coordinator
	167	+	•Designed engaging social media initiatives for the School Wellness, Better Bites, Good Neighbor Store, and Fresh Stop Market
	168	+	programs, which built partnerships with organizations with the same vision.
	169	+	•Utilized strategic thinking and accountability in developing each program's marketing materials, funding, proposals, and
	170	+	investing strategies to grow support/funds.
	171	+	•Oversaw all company’s external social media outlets and stewardship of the entire communication and discussed critical
	172	+	information with potential partners regarding specific programs.
	173	+	FEEDING AMERICA ⬥ Lexington, KY Aug 2013 – Jul 2015
	174	+	Child Hunger Corps Member
	175	+	•Conducted detailed community assessments through research, data analysis and reporting, and evaluation skills to expand
	176	+	community programming to underserved areas and communicate access gaps to the Programs Department Representatives.
	177	+	•Hosted and participated in over 5 partner meetings with local, statewide, and regional partners and 10 training meetings to
	178	+	provide technical assistance to members.
	179	+	•Piloted innovative community programming and conducted over 40 program site visits for SFSP and CACFP, while 30 for the
	180	+	food bank’s BackPack, School Pantry, and Mobile Pantry programs across Central and Eastern Kentucky.
	181	+	EDUCATION
	182	+	Ph.D. in Urban Leadership & Entrepreneurship \| University of the District of Columbia ⬥ Washington, DC \| Currently Pursuing
	183	+	Master’s Degree in Community & Leadership Development \| University of Kentucky ⬥ Lexington, KY \| May 2017
	184	+	Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Anthropology \| Centre College ⬥ Danville, KY \| May 2013
	185	+	PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION & INVOLVEMENT
	186	+	Internal Advisory Committee Member \| Food Sourcing Advisory Council \| Dec 2021 – Present
	187	+	Member \| Child Health & Wellness Advisory Council – National Dairy Council & GENYOUth \| Nov 2021 – Present
	188	+	External Advisory Committee Member \| Accelerating Food Security Fellowship Advisory Group \| Sep 2021 – Present
	189	+	Volunteer \| Dress for Success \| Aug 2021 – Present
	190	+	External Advisory Committee Member \| Share Our Strength – Rural Child Hunger Summit \| Sep 2019 – Mar 2020
	191	+	National Representative for Feeding America \| Military Family Advisory Network \| Mar 2018 – Mon 2019 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
	192	+	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
	193	+	Mya Price
	194	+	Ms. M ya Price is based in Washington, D.C., and currently serves as the
	195	+	Food Security Equity Impact Fund Director for Feeding America. Mya
	196	+	is an accomplished leader with over nine years of experience with
	197	+	equitable access initiatives and community programs. Mya’s policy
	198	+	experience is primarily focused on federal nutrition guidance and food
	199	+	banking.
	200	+	Mya is originally from Kentucky and earned her bachelor’s degree in
	201	+	Sociology and Anthropology from Centre College, her m aster’s degree
	202	+	in Community & Leadership Development from the University of
	203	+	Kentucky and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Urban Leadership &
	204	+	Entrepreneurship at the University of the District of Columbia. Mya is enthusiastic to apply her
	205	+	skills and knowledge to address food policy issues in District communities. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
	206	+	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
	207	+	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
	208	+	______________________________________________________________________________
	209	+	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
	210	+	To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
	211	+	From: Betsy Cavendish
	212	+	Date: February 7, 2024
	213	+	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Mya Price as a member of the
	214	+	Food Policy Council
	215	+	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolution and
	216	+	found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
	217	+	hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
	218	+	724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
	219	+	______________________________
	220	+	Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish