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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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14		-	To confirm the reappointment of Ms. Beverley Wheeler to the Food Policy Council.
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16		-	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
17		-	resolution may be cited as the “Food Policy Council Beverley Wheeler Confirmation Resolution
18		-	of 2024”.
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20		-	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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	1	+	MURIEL BOWSER
	2	+	MAYOR
	3	+	February 22, 2024
	4	+	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
	5	+	Chairman
	6	+	Council of the District of Columbia
	7	+	John A. Wilson Building
	8	+	1
	9	+	350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
	10	+	Washington, DC
	11	+	20004
	12	+	Dear Chairman Mendelson:
	13	+	In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law
	14	+	2-142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 4 of the Food Policy Council and
	15	+	Director Establishment Act of 2014, effective March 10, 2015 (D.C. Law 20-191; D.C. Official Code
	16	+	§
	17	+	48-313), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
22	18		Ms. Beverley Wheeler
23	19		10th Street, NW
24	20		Washington, DC 20010
25	21		(Ward 1)
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	22	+	f
	23	+	or appointment as a voting member of the Food Policy Council, replacing Winnie Huston, for a
	24	+	term to end March 1, 2026.
	25	+	Enclosed, y
	26	+	ou will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
	27	+	nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
	28	+	I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please do
	29	+	not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
	30	+	Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
	31	+	Sincerely,
	32	+	Muriel Bowser
	33	+	Mayor 1
	34	+	2 airman Phil Mendelson
	35	+	3 at the request
	36	+	of the Mayor
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	39	+	6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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	43	+	10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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	48	+	15 To confirm the appointment of Beverley Wheeler to the Food Policy Council.
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	51	+	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
	52	+	18 resolution may be cited as the "Food Policy Council Beverley Wheeler Confirmation Resolution
	53	+	19 of 2024".
	54	+	20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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	56	+	22 Ms. Beverley Wheeler
	57	+	23 10th Street, NW
	58	+	24 Washington,
	59	+	DC 20010
	60	+	25 (Ward 1)
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27	63		as a public member of the Food Policy Council, established by section 3 of the Food Policy
28		-	Council and Director Establishment Act of 2014, effective March 10, 2015 (D.C. Law 20-191;
29		-	D.C. Official Code § 48-312), for a term to end March 1, 2025.
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31		-	Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
32		-	nominee and to the Mayor.
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34		-	Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
	64	+	28 Council and Director Establishment Act of 2014, effective March 10, 2015 (D.C. Law 20-191;
	65	+	29 D.C. Official Code § 48-312), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Winnie Huston, for a term to
	66	+	30 end March 1, 2026.
	67	+	31 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
	68	+	32 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
	69	+	33 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Carnegie Mellon University
	70	+	4 Beverley R. Wheeler, Ed.D.
	71	+	Beverley R. Wheeler, Ed. D.
	72	+	Executive Summary
	73	+	An innovative Senior Policy Analyst with a background in corporate and public sector process development, crisis resolution,
	74	+	civic engagement, community/economic development and planning as well as policy development and implementation. Over 30
	75	+	years of progressive experience in all phases of public and private sector policy development. Recognized as a dynamic proactive
	76	+	problem solver who readily identifies business problems, formulates solutions, and initiates change and implements new
	77	+	processes in challenging and diverse environments.
	78	+	Business Acumen
	79	+	Organizational Management Policy Formulation Civic Engagement
	80	+	Community & Economic Development Strategic Planning Project Management
	81	+	Policy Implementation Capital Planning Executive Board Leadership
	82	+	Public Speaking & Presentations Training Organizational Change Agent
	83	+	Professional Experience
	84	+	D.C. Central Kitchen Chief Knowledge Officer October 2022 -Present
	85	+	Washington, DC
	86	+	The Chief Knowledge Officer is responsible for the Knowledge and Innovation Department which drives internal
	87	+	program evaluation and learning; external knowledge sharing; and public sector engagement that addresses the
	88	+	systemic failures behind hunger and poverty in our community.
	89	+	D.C. Hunger Solutions Director August 2015- Present
	90	+	Washington, DC
	91	+	D. C. Hunger Solutions is a non-profit policy and advocacy group which seeks to create a hunger-free community and improve
	92	+	the nutrition, health, economic security, and well-being of low-income residents of the District of Columbia. As the Director, I
	93	+	am responsible for leading the efforts to:
	94	+	•Improve public policies to end hunger, reduce poverty, promote nutrition and increase the availability of healthy
	95	+	affordable food in low-income areas;
	96	+	•Maximize participation in all federal nutrition programs (SNAP, school meals, early childhood nutrition, WIC and
	97	+	summer meals); and
	98	+	•Educate the public about both the stark reality of hunger’s existence in the midst of plenty and the real opportunities
	99	+	for effective solutions.
	100	+	Carnegie Mellon University Adjunct Faculty August 2012 – Current
	101	+	Washington, DC
	102	+	As adjunct faculty member in:
	103	+	•the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Science, I teach a course on advocacy, policy and practice to
	104	+	undergraduate students attending the Washington Semester Program of the Institute for Politics and Strategy.
	105	+	•the H. John Heinz College, I advise a group of public policy graduate students in a project management course entitled
	106	+	Systems Synthesis. The System Synthesis course represents the students’ capstone project prior to graduation and
	107	+	receiving a M.S. in Policy and Public Management. During SY2012-2013, the students reviewed charter school
	108	+	autonomy in the District of Columbia. The SY2014-2015 student cohort conducted data analysis for the DC Central
	109	+	Kitchen.
	110	+	Center City Public Charter Schools President & CEO June 2010 – June 2012
	111	+	Washington, DC
	112	+	Center City PCS is an independent Local Education Agency comprised of six (6) schools in low income neighborhoods serving
	113	+	1400 students in Pre-Kindergarten to Eighth grade. As President and CEO, I was responsible for:
	114	+	•Assuring the organization’s mission and programs were accomplished
	115	+	•Overseeing the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and services
	116	+	•Advising, informing and supporting the Board of Directors
	117	+	•Developing and maintaining relationships with federal/local government; corporate and nonprofit entities Carnegie Mellon University
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	119	+	•Overseeing systems, procedures, finance and operations
	120	+	District of Columbia State Board of Education Executive Director November 2007 – June 2010
	121	+	Washington, D.C.
	122	+	As the Executive Director, I was responsible for:
	123	+	•Ensuring the performance of the State Board’s regulatory responsibilities
	124	+	•Managing communications for the State Board of Education
	125	+	•Providing general assistance to the State Board President and Board members in the furtherance of their duties
	126	+	•Coordinating Board Task force participation
	127	+	•Soliciting and reviewing feedback from external stakeholders for State Board consideration
	128	+	Council of the District of Columbia Chief of Staff August 2005 - November 2007
	129	+	Washington, D.C.
	130	+	As the Chief of Staff to Councilmember Phil Mendelson (D At-Large, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee), my responsibilities
	131	+	included:
	132	+	•General management of both his personal office and the Judiciary Committee office
	133	+	•Assisting in the hiring and staff training
	134	+	•Responding to press calls and public inquiries
	135	+	•Directing field constituent services concerns
	136	+	•Reviewing committee reports
	137	+	•Contributing to policy development
	138	+	•Staffing the councilmember on the Committee on Education, Libraries & Recreation
	139	+	The Pendleton Group President December 2003 – On-going
	140	+	Washington, D.C.
	141	+	The Pendleton Group (TPG) is a small, woman-owned consulting firm providing professional services to local governments,
	142	+	community groups, non-profit organizations and small businesses in the areas of strategic planning, civic engagement,
	143	+	facilitation, and asset mapping. The mission of the group is to build equitable communities through outreach, education and
	144	+	training. TPG has provided community group facilitation services for the DC Public Schools through the DC Educational
	145	+	Compact and to the DC Office of Planning as part of the Comprehensive Plan development process. TPG provided a strategic
	146	+	review of literacy programs for the DC State Education Office. TPG has provided contract and proposal review for the Office of
	147	+	the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and Office of the Chief Technology Office (OCTO).
	148	+	Executive Office of the Mayor Executive Director March 2000– December 2003
	149	+	Washington, D.C. Neighborhood Action
	150	+	Neighborhood Action was the signature initiative of Mayor Anthony A. Williams. Its mission was to rebuild citizen trust in
	151	+	government by ensuring citizens a voice in setting city and neighborhood priorities, delivering high quality services in every
	152	+	neighborhood through multi-agency collaboration and maintaining sustained civic engagement. My responsibilities included:
	153	+	•Conducting bi-annual Citywide Citizen summits to gain resident feedback on priorities and budget
	154	+	•Monitoring the development of Strategic Neighborhood Action Plans for all neighborhoods in the city
	155	+	•Coordinating the activities Neighborhood Services, Neighborhood Planning and Community Outreach
	156	+	•Developing, publishing and monitoring the Citywide Strategic Plan
	157	+	•Supervising the Office of Partnerships & Grants Development, DC Commission on National & Community
	158	+	Service and the DC Youth Advisory Council
	159	+	•Co-Chairing the Neighborhood College Program
	160	+	•Delivering a number of presentations on civic engagement, participatory democracy, neighborhood strategic
	161	+	planning to delegations from the Ukraine, Russia, the Netherlands, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, and Poland
	162	+	•Participating in a protocol agreement with South Africa on civic engagement.
	163	+	KPMG Consulting, LLP Senior Consultant March 1997- March 2000
	164	+	Public Services Consulting Practice in Washington, D.C.
	165	+	Provided consultative services in the areas of business management improvement, training and strategic planning for federal
	166	+	services clients that included: the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Education, U.S. Congress,
	167	+	Office of the Inspector General, and the Department of Commerce. Provided similar services to the Higher Education, Research
	168	+	and Not-for-Profit practice within the firm.
	169	+	•Responsible for data collection, management, analysis and monitoring for 26 troubled HOPE VI urban
	170	+	revitalization grantees valued at over $650 million in support of HUD grant managers. This information was used
	171	+	to develop critical program status reports to HUD officials, Congress, GAO, and other program stakeholders. This Carnegie Mellon University
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	173	+	effort resulted in the program being recognized as one of the top five managed federal programs.
	174	+	•Prepared and conducted training sessions for all 129 Public Housing Authority (PHA) grantees on the correct
	175	+	reporting processes and program management issues surrounding their HUD HOPE VI grants. As a result, PHAs
	176	+	improved their reporting and day-to-day program management.
	177	+	•Assisted in the development of the disaster recovery plan for the Howard University Y2K PMO Event
	178	+	Management Center. The center was the command center for all University-wide systems. Interfaced with
	179	+	emergency service and other crisis response teams. Refined implementation processes that resulted in a smooth
	180	+	transition to the year 2000.
	181	+	•Conducted a comprehensive organizational performance audit of the U.S. House of Representatives for the Office
	182	+	of the Inspector General. The audit allowed the OIG to close several previous audit findings.
	183	+	BRW and Associates Principal November 1995- March 1997
	184	+	Provided independent business consulting services to small businesses, non-profit community groups and foundations in the areas
	185	+	of strategic planning, economic development, community revitalization and grants management.
	186	+	•Developed a strategic plan and business-operating plan for the newly formed Ronald H. Brown Foundation that
	187	+	was interested in developing an educational institution using distance learning, corporate/university collaboration,
	188	+	and executive education.
	189	+	•Produced a post-election seminar for students at four universities and colleges using distance-learning technology
	190	+	for the Ronald H. Brown Center for Politics and Commercial Diplomacy.
	191	+	•Teamed with MCSI Technologies, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive agency business process review using a Joint
	192	+	Application Design process and staff interviews to support software development for the District of Columbia
	193	+	Department of Human Services - Child Welfare Information Systems (CWIS) Project. Conducted detailed risk
	194	+	assessment analysis and modeling to quickly identify at-risk youth.
	195	+	Executive Office of the Mayor Assistant Project Manager February 1995 - November 1995
	196	+	Washington, D.C. MCI Arena Task Force
	197	+	•Responsible for the District of Columbia's day-to-day support of the public-private agreement between the Abe
	198	+	Pollin Organization and the government in the construction of the downtown sports arena.
	199	+	•Conducted oversight and construction management guidance for all participating city government agencies.
	200	+	•Monitored contracts, performed financial management reviews, negotiated contracts and land acquisition,
	201	+	monitored relocation of employees, Metro connection oversight, Congressional charter amendments, environment
	202	+	impact statement and all regulatory reviews and changes. This resulted in the project becoming a model for
	203	+	municipal public-private partnerships by being completed on time and on budget.
	204	+	•Interfaced with community organizations, businesses and developers to craft a redevelopment strategy that
	205	+	resulted in much of the revitalization of the East End business district.
	206	+	Office of Policy, Planning & Evaluation Administrator November 1992- November 1995
	207	+	Washington, D.C. Department of Recreation & Parks
	208	+	•Responsible for all safety and security issues, policy development, legal requirements, contract reviews,
	209	+	information systems development, public-private partnerships, project development and oversight for capital
	210	+	projects, staff training, and the development of the agency operating budget.
	211	+	•Developed the user fee policy and created an Enterprise Fund to manage private donations and activities.
	212	+	•Raised and/or leveraged over $2 million for agency infrastructure and program development through federal
	213	+	grants, public/private partnerships and community involvement.
	214	+	Office of the City Administrator Special Assistant for Economic Development November 1989- November 1992
	215	+	Washington, D.C.
	216	+	•Served as primary staff advisor to the City Administrator on economic development issues and represented the
	217	+	City Administrator at specific public engagements.
	218	+	•Provided guidance to ten economic development agencies as well as the Department of Public Works and the
	219	+	Office of Productivity Management Services.
	220	+	•Planned, developed and coordinated special projects, conducted fact-finding investigations, reviewed contracts,
	221	+	budget requests and legislative testimony. Developed background papers for use by the City Administrator and the
	222	+	Mayor in presentations to Congressional committees, national organizations, community groups and the media.
	223	+	Other Relevant Experience
	224	+	Board member, D.C. Central Kitchen
	225	+	Member, Public Management Institute- DC Chapter
	226	+	Former Board Member, Center City Public Charter School (Six campus Catholic conversion system) Carnegie Mellon University
	227	+	7 Beverley R. Wheeler, Ed.D.
	228	+	Founding Board Member, Excel Academy Public Charter School (All girls PreK through 5
	229	+	th
	230	+	grade)
	231	+	Member (Former), State Advisory Panel on Special Education (State Education Office)
	232	+	Member (Former)-Parent Advisory, State Enforcement and Investigation Division, DCPS-Office of Special Education
	233	+	Member, Steering Committee, CollaborationDC (civic engagement, collaboration, partnerships)
	234	+	Board Member (Former), Washington Parks & People (park revitalization)
	235	+	Board Member, Save the Tivoli (historic preservation)
	236	+	Campaign Chairperson, Phil Mendelson for DC Council (1998)
	237	+	Development Corporation of Columbia Heights (DCCH) (Washington, DC) Former
	238	+	Member, Board of Directors
	239	+	Former Chairperson, Housing & Economic Development Committee
	240	+	President, CMU Alumni Association (2010-2012)
	241	+	Member, Carnegie Mellon Board of Trustees (Committees; Advancement, Education) (2010-2012)
	242	+	Member, Alumni Executive Board, CMU Alumni Association (2004-2014)
	243	+	Member, Andrew Carnegie Society
	244	+	Member, Carnegie Mellon Black Alumni Association- Director of Academic & College Engagement
	245	+	H.John Heinz III College of Public Policy and Management, Carnegie Mellon University
	246	+	Member, Dean’s Advisory Council)
	247	+	Former Member, Alumni Executive Board
	248	+	Former Member, Strategic Planning Committee
	249	+	Member, Dean’s Circle
	250	+	Stone Ridge -School of the Sacred Heart (Bethesda, Maryland)
	251	+	Former Member, Board of Trustees (1994-2000)
	252	+	Former Co-Chair, Stone Ridge Alumnae Board
	253	+	Former, Member, Buildings and Grounds Committee
	254	+	Committee of 100 for the Federal City (Washington, D.C.) (Land- use planning organization) Lifetime
	255	+	Member,
	256	+	Co-Chair, Visions Awards Committee (2014)
	257	+	Board of Trustees (1998-1999) (2009-2011) (2012- present)
	258	+	Former Chair, Housing and Economic Development Committee
	259	+	Former Member, Zoning Committee
	260	+	Member, Nominating Committee 2009
	261	+	Former Board Member, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy committee
	262	+	Former Commissioner, DC Commission on National & Community Service
	263	+	Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (Washington, DC) (elected to office 1994-1996)
	264	+	Member, St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
	265	+	Education
	266	+	Doctor of Education (Ed. D.) - Administration, Planning & Social Policy, Harvard University, 1989
	267	+	Dissertation: Using the High School and Beyond database, my research reviewed the factors that led Black high
	268	+	school students to choose STEM majors in college.
	269	+	Master of Education (Ed. M.) - Administration, Planning & Social Policy, Harvard University, 1985
	270	+	Master of Science (M.S.) - Management & Public Policy, H. John Heinz III School of Pub1ic Policy & Management, Carnegie
	271	+	Mellon University, 1978
	272	+	Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Social and Decision Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University, 1976
	273	+	H. S. Diploma, Stone Ridge - School of the Sacred Heart, 1972 Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
	274	+	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
	275	+	Beverley Wheeler
	276	+	Beverley Wheeler is the Chief Knowledge Officer for D.C.
	277	+	Central Kitchen, where she works to address systemic failures
	278	+	behind hunger and poverty in the Washington, DC community.
	279	+	Ms. Wheeler has over 30 years of public and non-profit executive
	280	+	leadership experience performing civic engagement, strategic planning, and policy formulation and implementation. Prior to her current role, Ms. Wheeler served as the Director of D.C. Hunger Solutions and worked to improve public policies to eradicate
	281	+	hunger and poverty and increase accessibility of healthy, affordable foods in low-income areas.
	282	+	A Ward 1 resident, Ms. Wheeler received a Bachelor of Science in Social and Decision Sciences
	283	+	and a Master of Science in Management and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. She
	284	+	also received a Master of Education and Doctor of Education in Administration, Planning and
	285	+	Social Policy from Harvard University. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
	286	+	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
	287	+	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
	288	+	______________________________________________________________________________
	289	+	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
	290	+	To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
	291	+	From: Betsy Cavendish
	292	+	Date: January 12, 2024
	293	+	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Beverley Wheeler as a
	294	+	member of the Food Policy Council
	295	+	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolution and
	296	+	found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202- 724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
	297	+	______________________________
	298	+	Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish