MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
Octo
ber 10, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of
the District of Co lumbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mende lson:
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 D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(a), I am pleased
to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Shauna Stallworth
4
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Street, S W
Washington, DC 20024
(Ward 6 )
for appointment as an interior designer licensed in the District member of the Board of
Architecture,
Interior
Design, and Landscape Architecture, filling a vacant seat formerly held by Kia Weatherspoon,
for the remainder
of an unexpired term to end November 13, 2024, and a subsequent term to end
November 13, 2027.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution 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,
Muriel Bowser
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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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afuru:n'Phil Mendelson
at the request of the Mayor
10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the appointment of Shauna Stallworth to the Board of Architecture, Interior Design,
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
19 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape
20 Architecture Shauna Stallworth Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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23 Shauna Stallworth
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28 as an interior designer licensed in the District member of the Board of Architecture, Interior
29 Design, and Landscape Architecture, established by D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(a), filling a
3 0 vacant seat formerly held by Kia Weatherspoon, for the remainder
of an unexpired term to end
31 November 13, 2024, and a subsequent term to end November 13, 2027.
32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
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4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. SSHHAAUUNNAA DD.. SSTTAALLLLWWOORRTTHH,, NNCCIIDDQQ,, IIIIDDAA
LINKEDIN PROFILE
SUMMARY
●Transformational Leader, possessing 35+ years successful experience in Interior Planning & Design
●Licensed Interior Designer, and possess
a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Howard University
●Expertise in Interior Design, Strategic Planning, & Project Management for a wide range of clientele
●Skilled in managing full life cycle projects, from the conceptual design stage to installation & support
●Engaged Motivator & Mentor, possessing a natural talent for building & empowering strong Teams
DESIGN STRENGTHS
●Asset Management ● Change Leadership ● Client Relations ● Design Development ● Facilities
Management ● Financial Management ● Furniture Installation ● Furniture Specifications ● Process
Improvement ● Project Oversight ● Project Management ● Procurement ● Risk Management ● Space
Planning ● Stakeholder Engagement ● Strategic Planning ● Vendor Management
CORE COMPETENCIES
Interpersonal Critical Thinking; Conflict Resolution; Problem Solving; Relationship Building
Productivity Google Workplace; Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
Team Mgmt.
Coaching; Mentoring; Performance Management; Resource Allocation; Training
EXPERIENCE
Managing Partner
LUHF & LUMM d/b/a LUHF BRANDED ENVIRONMENTS Washington, D.C.; 2012 - Present
Principal-in-Charge for this certified small/minority/woman-owned (CBE, WOSB, WBE, MBE, DBE)
furniture dealership
•Chief Project Designer/Manager for commercial, institutional, educational and government clients
•Direct the workflow of the design studios, from planning & conceptual design, to post-occupancy
•Craft, execute, & manage budgets for all capital projects, marketing initiatives, & internal operations
•Gather, develop, implement, & iterate diverse sets of furniture standards & requirements for clients
•Develop strategic alliances with specialized consultants/vendors, including Architects and Engineers
Project Highlights•NAACP Legal Defense And Educational Fund (8,600 square feet (SF); Architect = OTJ) Theclientusedtheirphysicalrelocationasanopportunitytoupgradetheirinteriorofficespace
andfurniture.LUHFprovidedfurnitureselectionandspecifications,includingworkstations,
conferencerooms,supportspaces,anddesignatedteamingareas.Theselectionoffurnitureand
paletteswaschosentobringtheorganization'sforward-thinkingvisiontolife.Topayhomageto
theirpast,archivalphotoswereenlargedandprominentlydisplayed.
DepartmentofMotorVehicles(12,680SF)
TheDMV,aspartoftheofficerelocation,wishedtoupgradetheirinteriorspaceandfurniture.
Theprojectincludedfurnitureselectionandspecificationsforthepublicpaymentcenterandthe
privatehearingrooms.Thepublicpaymentcenterfeaturesabrightlaminatefinishselectionand
boldgraphics,aswellasupgradestoalargewaitingroom,12tellerstations,offices,
workstations,andlargeconferencerooms.Theprivatehearingroomsfeaturedarkwoodfinish
selectionswithenhancedtechnologyandsecurityandincludedupgradesto22hearingrooms,
thedirectorandexecutiveoffices,andconferenceareas.
ZetaPhiBetaSorority, Inc.(11,000SF;Architect:MichaelMarshallDesign)
Zeta,aninternationalsorority,desiredtorenovatetheirHQofficespacelocatedinahistoric
mansion.LUHFprovidedcontemporaryfurniturefortheirnewoffices,staffworkstations,
lecturehall,conferencearea,andsupportspaces.
CourtServicesandOffenderSupervisionsAgency(9,800SF)
CSOSA,acitygovernmentsocialagency,desiredtorefreshtheirofficespacetoencourageStaff
collaborationandengagement.LUHFprovidedinteriorfurnitureselectionsandspecificationsfor
multiplelobbies,offices,workstations,conferencerooms,trainingrooms,theemployeelounge,
andthepantry.Multiplecolorschemeswereutilizedoneachfloortodistinguishthefloor’s
designatedagency.Theworkstationswereresizedtoaccommodatein-househotelingteams.
UnitedStatesSentencingCommission(5,780SF)
TheUnitedStatesSentencingCommission,afederalgovernmentagency,requestedvarious
interiorfurnitureupgradesfortheirofficespace.This4-yearIDIQincludedfurnitureselections
andspecificationsforthereceptionarea,executivecommissioneroffices,librarywithbenching
workstations,offices,conferencerooms,employeelounge,andsupportareas.
EmergingCapitalPartners(2,375SF)
EmergingCapitalPartners,aprivateequityfirm,usedtheirrelocationasanopportunityto
assesstheircurrentfurnitureandrefreshtheirspacebyaddinginnewfurnitureandproducts.
LUHFtookfullfurnitureinventoryandprovidedthemwithnewfurniturefortheseniorteams,
staffoffices,executiveconferenceroom,receptionarea,andguestlobby.
NationalInstituteOnAging(800SF)
2|Page TheNationalInstituteonAging,adepartmentoftheNationalInstitutesofHealth,wantedto
createaneducationalexperienceforstaffandvisitorsbyincorporatinganinformationalgraphic
wallinthespace.LUHFprovidedspecificationsandinstallationforthenewfurnitureforthe
literatureandawardsdisplayandhiddenstorageforexcessdocumentsnotdisplayed.
HowardUniversity(110,000SF)
TheUniversitydesiredarefreshoftheirexistingeastandwestresidentialtowersfor
upperclassmen.Thenewinteriordesignconceptwastomirrortheadjacentupscaleapartments,
whichincludedlobbies,studyrooms,loungeareas,cafédining,exercisefacilities,conference
facilities,anonsitemanagementofficeandapartmentsforvisitingprofessors.
Sr.VicePresident/Sr.DesignManager
SunTrustBank,Mid-AtlanticRegion(DC/MD/VA);Washington,D.C;2006-2012
‘Sr.DesignManagerforthispremier,130-year-oldbankingenterprisewithassetsofover$200billion
*Ledinteriorrenovationsof300+branches;6officebuildings(1.6MSF),&warehouse(50KSF)
©Directedofficespaceplanning/utilizationstudiesaspartofrelocationsandrenovationprojects
©Facilitatespecification,procurement,andinstallationofofficefurnituresystemsandstandards
©Redeploymentofexistingfurniture,fixtures,andequipment(FF&E)toneededareasbank-wide
*LeveragedwarehousemanagementsystemforFF&Estorage,andrecordingdepreciationcosts
ProjectHighlights
©HowardUniversityBookstore;Washington,D.C.(40KSF)
SeniorPM&ConstructionAdministrator-Reviewedprogressofbookstoreconstruction
timetable.Redirectedinteriordesign&constructionpriorities;Resolveddesigndeficiencies,
reversingtheslowconstructionprogress,andsecuringthescheduledHUBookstoreopening
¢TelcoCommunications;Herndon,VA(170KSF)
Sr.PMforthenewHQforahigh-techtelecomcompanyjointventureproject.Directedstaff
surveys,projectprogramming,comparativeanalysesforspaceallocation,furniture/fixtures&
equipmentselections;Ledprocurementfor275workstations;Supervised2monthfurniture
installationscheduleandpostoccupancy
«US.ConferenceofCatholicBishops;Washington,D.C.(10KSF)
Sr.InteriorDesignerforconferenceandvisitorcenter;Designedsystemsfurniturelayoutsand
planningofsupportareas.Developedfurnitureinventory,finishselections&clientspecsmanual
SeniorProjectManager
‘TrammellCrowDevelopment,McLean,VA;2005
‘Sr.PMforthis70-year-oldrealestatedevelopmentcompany,nowpartofCBRE
3|Page *ManagedScienceApplicationsInternationalCorporation(SAIC)accountformulti-tenantfacilities
©Directcapitalprojects&Teams,fromplanning/budgetingtoexecution&stakeholdermanagement
*Ledspaceutilizationstudies,interiordesign,&spaceplanning;Designedspace/furniturestandards
SeniorDesignDirector
DesignCom;Washington,D.C;1991-2005
Sr.DesignDirectorforthisfull-servicedesignfirm
©Directtheworkflowofthedesignstudios;Oversaw/Managedthefirm'sadministrativeoperations
*Author/Architectofthe5-yearstrategicpla
jevelopedandmanagedannualandprojectbudgets
*Ledallprojectphases/tasks,incl.bidding,planning,scheduling,monitoring,andleasenegotiations
*Drovecostreductions/revenueincreasesbystreamliningprocesses&leadingmarketinginitiatives
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*BachelorofArchitecture(B.Arch),HowardUniversity
=LicensedInteriorDesigner,DistrictofColumbiaINT40000028
*Member,InternationalInteriorDesignAssociation,andtheAmericanSocietyofInteriorDesigners
4|Page Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Shauna Stallworth
Ms. Shauna Stallworth is a licensed interior designer with over 35 years
of experience in interior design. Her roles have ranged from designer to
project manager to senior vice president of corporate real estate.
Ms. Stallworth brings extensive experience in the complete project life
cycle to each of her projects, from the conceptual design stage to
installation and support. Her work includes but isn't limited to furniture,
finishes, color, lighting, flooring (FFE), and required equipment. During
each of her projects, Ms. Stallworth provides design direction,
supervision, and administrative operations procedures to ensure timely
projects within established budgets.
A Ward 6 resident, Ms. Stallworth earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Howard 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: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: October 9, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Robert Alter, Aubrey Grant,
Shauna Stallworth, and Maurice Walters as members of the Board of
Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture
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 Michael Porcello, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-727-0872, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish