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1		-	ENROLLED ORIGINAL
	1	+	MURIEL BOWSER
	2	+	MAYOR
	3	+	October 22, 2024
	4	+	The
	5	+	Honorable Phil Mendelson
	6	+	C
	7	+	hairman
	8	+	C
	9	+	ouncil of the District of Columbia
	10	+	John A. Wilson B
	11	+	uilding
	12	+	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
	13	+	Washington, DC 20004
	14	+	Dear Chairman Mendelson:
	15	+	In
	16	+	accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law
	17	+	2-142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), pursuant to section 204 of the Clemency Board
	18	+	Establishment
	19	+	Act of 2018, effective December 13, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-197; D.C. Official Code §
	20	+	24-481.04), I am pleased to nominate the following person:
	21	+	Dr.
	22	+	Indira Henard
	23	+	Connecticut Avenue, NW
	24	+	Washington, DC
	25	+	20015
	26	+	(Ward 3)
	27	+	fo
	28	+	r reappointment as the member with
	29	+	a background in victim’s rights of the Clemency Board of the
	30	+	District of Columbia, for a term to end February 10, 2029.
	31	+	Enclosed,
	32	+	you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-
	33	+	mentioned nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the
	34	+	confirmation process.
	35	+	I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
	36	+	do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
	37	+	Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
	38	+	Sincerely,
	39	+	Muriel Bowser
	40	+	Mayor 1 £~
	41	+	2 ~ Phil Mendelson
	42	+	3 at the request
	43	+	of the Mayor
	44	+	4
	45	+	5
	46	+	6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
	47	+	7
	48	+	8
	49	+	9
	50	+	10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
	51	+	11
	52	+	12
	53	+	13
	54	+	14
	55	+	15 To confirm the reappointment of Dr. Indira Henard to the Clemency Board.
	56	+	16
	57	+	17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
	58	+	18 resolution may be cited as the "Clemency Board Dr. Indira Henard Confirmation Resolution of
	59	+	19 2024".
	60	+	20 Sec.
	61	+	2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
	62	+	21
	63	+	22 Dr. Indira Henard
	64	+	23 Connecticut A venue, NW
	65	+	24 Washington,
	66	+	DC 20015
	67	+	25 (Ward 3)
	68	+	26
	69	+	27 as the member with a background in victim's rights of the Clemency Board, established by
	70	+	28 section 203 of the Clemency Board Establishment Act of 2018, effective December 13, 2018
	71	+	29 (D.C. Law 22-197, D.C. Official Code§ 24-481.03), for a term to end February
	72	+	10, 2029.
	73	+	30 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
	74	+	31 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
	75	+	32 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
	76	+	Dr. Indira Henard, Dsw, Msw
	77	+
	78	+
	79	+	Washington, DC
	80	+
	81	+	E x e c u t i v e S u m m a r y
	82	+	H
	83	+	Mission-centric and strategic leader with 20+ years of experience in gender-based violence and a heart for leading and living a life of
	84	+	public service centered around non-profit and advocacy work. A compassionate and committed national thought leader proven to
	85	+	prosper in times of adversity in executive leadership roles, consultative relationships, and corporate board member positions with
	86	+	countless awards for impacting the communities served. Recognized as a trusted advocate dedicated to influencing international
	87	+	organizations that empower and support others.
	88	+
	89	+	C O R E S T R E N G T H S
	90	+	• Crisis Management
	91	+	• Social Work
	92	+	• Organizational & Board
	93	+	Leadership
	94	+	• Strategic Planning
	95	+	• Public Policy
	96	+	• Mentoring & Coaching
	97	+	• Servant Leadership
	98	+	• International Consulting
	99	+	• Fundraising & Donor Relations
	100	+	• Training & Speaking
	101	+	Engagements
	102	+	• Program Development
	103	+	• Community Relations
	104	+
	105	+	E D U C A T I O N
	106	+	University of Southern
	107	+	California, Los Angeles, CA
	108	+	Doctorate of Social Work
	109	+
	110	+	Catholic University of
	111	+	America, Washington, DC
	112	+	Master of Social Work,
	113	+	• Concentration: Social Change/
	114	+	Macro Social Work Policy
	115	+
	116	+	Wheaton College, Norton, MA
	117	+	Bachelor of Arts, Major:
	118	+	Political Science
	119	+	• Minor: Legal Studies
	120	+
	121	+	Certific ati ons
	122	+	Substance Abuse and Mental
	123	+	Health Services Administration
	124	+	Screening, Brief Intervention
	125	+	and Referral to Treatment for
	126	+	Substance Abuse Disorders
	127	+	(SBIRT)
	128	+
	129	+	Page 1 of 2
	130	+	N o t a b l e H o n o r s & R e c o g n i t i o n
	131	+	Washington Business Journal, Women Who Mean Business Award, 2021 \| People on
	132	+	the Move, 2020 \| 40 under 40 Award, 2019
	133	+	Washingtonian of the Year, 2020
	134	+	Wheaton College, Alumni Social Impact Award, 2021 \| Inducted into the Chad Yowell
	135	+	Athletic Hall of Fame, 2017 \| Athletics All Community Team, 2000 \| Ruth Capers McKay
	136	+	Leadership Award, 2003 \| Patricia King Leadership Award, 2001
	137	+	Presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser, Washington Women of Excellence Award, 2020
	138	+	RALIANCE Honors, Community Leader of the Year, 2019
	139	+	The Marquis Who’s Who Publication Record, Who’s Who in America, 2019
	140	+	Essence Magazine, African American Women on the Ground doing Sexual Violence Work, 2018
	141	+	People Issue Washington City Paper, Named 1 of 20 people in DC making a difference, 2018
	142	+	Catholic Univ., Alumni Achievement Award, National Catholic School of Social Service, 2018
	143	+	Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, National "Victim Impact Award", 2015
	144	+	Bishop’s Award-Unity Fellowship Church Movement, 2015
	145	+
	146	+	P r o f e s s i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e
	147	+	DC Rape Crisis Center 2008 - Present
	148	+	Executive Director 2016 - Present
	149	+	Interim Executive Director/Deputy Director/Director of Policy & Advocacy/Counseling
	150	+	& Advocacy Program Manager, 2008 - 2016
	151	+	Joined the organization as a Counseling Manager after serving as a volunteer, achieved multiple
	152	+	promotions over tenure, and ultimately selected to serve as the Executive Director of the oldest
	153	+	rape crisis center in the country. Fostered an engaging and motivating environment for a team
	154	+	of 25 employees and 65 volunteers.
	155	+	• Lead a transformational effort for an underperforming agency, developing and executing strategy
	156	+	for the repositioning efforts across finance, operations, diversity funding, and community relations.
	157	+	• Cultivated a positive workplace culture and led the organization to be recognized as a 2019
	158	+	and 2020 recipient of the Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal, Best of
	159	+	Washington Award in 2019, 2020, and 2021, including the Business Hall of Fame, and the 2019
	160	+	Agency of the Year Award by the National Association of Social Workers.
	161	+	• Spearheaded the vision, strategy, and execution to achieve success in ongoing program,
	162	+	policy, and project initiatives, annual and ongoing fundraising development, project planning,
	163	+	program planning, capacity building, sustainability, and change management.
	164	+	• Influenced decisions on Capitol Hill by monitoring and analyzing activity, disseminating it
	165	+	across similar organizations, developing and implementing strategies for advancing policy
	166	+	goals, and issuing briefs and policy papers.
	167	+	• Promoted awareness through advocacy and community development by enhancing relationships
	168	+	with civic, social, and community organizations aligned with the Center's mission and values.
	169	+	• Participated in events and built brand engagement through digital marketing tools, and social.
	170	+	• Leveraged strong social work expertise to provide individual and group counseling to sexual
	171	+	abuse survivors, including hotline and hospital advocacy to support women in crisis. Dr. Indira Henard, Dsw, Msw
	172	+	Washington, DC H
	173	+	P r o f e s s i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e (continued)
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5		-	A RESOLUTION
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7		-	25-759
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9		-	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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11		-	December 17, 2024
12		-	To confirm the re appointment of Dr. Indira Henard to the Clemency Board.
13		-	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
14		-	resolution may be cited as the “Clemency Board Dr. Indira Henard Confirmation Resolution of
15		-	2024”.
16		-	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the re appointment of:
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	184	+
	185	+	National Catholic School of Social Service, Catholic University, Adjunct Faculty 2018 - Present
	186	+	Collaborated with university leadership to support programs in the School of Social Work. Developed curriculum and facilitated courses
	187	+	and discussions to students in a higher-education classroom setting in classes focused on Diversity and Social Work Response to Trauma.
	188	+	Independent Executive Consulting, Gender-Based Violence Consultant, International Program Development 2016 - Present
	189	+	Provided advisory services, including training, program development, and capacity building for clients to create the foundation to
	190	+	effectively respond to the needs of gender-based violence victims.
	191	+	• Selected to serve and advise Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III and the US Office of the Secretary of Defense, as a highly qualified expert,
	192	+	through an independent review commission on military sexual assault ordered by President Biden.
	193	+	• Led international engagements in collaboration with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to develop programs for gender-based violence.
	194	+	• Orchestrated the strategy and execution of the efforts to open the first rape crisis center in Lagos, Nigeria.
	195	+	• Guided a coalition of international NGOs, alongside Code Innovation, in developing a mobile application to aid refugee workers
	196	+	supporting sexual assault victims.
	197	+	• Played an integral role in developing the USAID Bersama Program in Papua, Indonesia, as part of the Winrock International initiatives.
	198	+	• Contributed to the Odyssey Impact as a consultant for the Recy Taylor Film, a documentary production exposing the legacy of physical
	199	+	abuse of black women.
	200	+	Office of the Honorable John R. Lewis, US Rep., Georgia 5th District, Congressional Social Work Fellow 2015 - 2016
	201	+	Provided support to constituents in correspondence response, informational tours, and legislative inquiries at the state and national levels.
	202	+	• Developed policy papers, briefings, and other documents for congressional staff.
	203	+	• Conducted legal research, developed, and issued briefs on varying policy topics.
	204	+	United States Senate Office of Barack Obama D-IL, Special Assistant to the Deputy Director & Chief Counsel 2007 - 2009
	205	+	Obama for America Presidential Campaign
	206	+	Liaised across multiple levels of government, including the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches, on various research, projects,
	207	+	meetings, and policy issues.
	208	+	• Collaborated with senior officials in various inter-governmental affairs offices in the development and implementation of special projects.
	209	+	• Researched legislation and provided briefing papers to the Senator on topics of interest.
	210	+	• Articulated the Senator’s position on policy issues on his behalf at meetings and events.
	211	+	Executive Office State of Illinois, Federal and State Liaison 2004 - 2005
	212	+	Served as a Member of the National Governor’s Association Education, Early Childhood and Workforce Committee. Oversaw policy
	213	+	development, legislation monitoring, and federal appropriations processes.
	214	+	• Drafted the policy and legislation for the No Child Left Behind Act in collaboration with other agencies to develop state policy positions.
	215	+	• Monitored legislation on immigration, welfare reform, disability, women’s health, healthcare, and education.
	216	+	• Aided in the procurement of $200M in funding for NGA’s education programs and the overall federal investment in education.
	217	+
	218	+	B o a r d & C o m m i s s i o n L e a d e r s h i p
	219	+	UBER Safety Advisory Board, Board Member, 2021 - Present
	220	+	Leadership Greater Washington, Board Member, 2021 - Present
	221	+	Wheaton College Norton, MA, Board of Trustees, 2020 - Present
	222	+	National Catholic School of Social Service-Catholic Univ., Board Member, 2018 - Present
	223	+	National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Board Member, 2018 - Present
	224	+	DC Anti Sexual Harassment Commission, Member, 2018 - Present
	225	+	President’s Commission, Wheaton College Norton, MA, Member, 2018 - 2020
	226	+	DC Crime Victims Compensation Advisory Commission, Member, 2017 - Present
	227	+	DC Crime Victims Compensation Appeals Board, Board Member, 2017 - Present
	228	+	Women at Risk International Fdn., Lagos, Nigeria, Advisory Board Member, 2016 - Present
	229	+	Affiliations
	230	+	Member, Chief (private network
	231	+	that supports and connects other
	232	+	women executive leaders)
	233	+	Leadership Greater Washington,
	234	+	Class of 2021
	235	+	Washington, DC Executive Circle
	236	+	Movement Maker, Move to End
	237	+	Violence
	238	+	National Association of Social
	239	+	Workers (NASW)
	240	+
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	242	+	Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
	243	+	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
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18	248		Dr. Indira Henard
19		-	Connecticut Avenue, NW
20		-	Washington, DC 20015
21		-	(Ward 3 )
22	249
23		-	as the member with a background in victim’s rights of the Clemency Board, established by
24		-	section 203 of the Clemency Board Establishment Act of 2018, effective December 13, 2018 (D.C. Law 22- 197, D.C. Official Code § 24- 481.03), for a term to end February 10, 2029.
25		-	Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
26		-	nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
27		-	Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
	250	+	Dr. Indira Henard is the Executive Director of the District of Columbia
	251	+	Rape Crisis Center (DCRCC). Dr. Henard has been involved in the
	252	+	violence against women movement for 20 years. Her expertise in
	253	+	gender-based violence is rooted in an anti-oppression, feminist theory
	254	+	and survivor centered model. Dr. Henard’s direct service experience in
	255	+	various gender-based violence programs has helped to inform her policy
	256	+	analysis that has led to coordinating public policy initiatives, organizing
	257	+	and planning space for survivor-led advocacy and educating local and
	258	+	international communities around civic participation within the violence
	259	+	against women movement.
	260	+	Prior to joining the DCRCC, Dr. Henard served as a Senate Aide for Senator Barack Obama ( D-
	261	+	IL) on Capitol Hill, as well as Special Assistant on his Presidential Campaign. Additionally, Dr.
	262	+	Henard has deep ties within the policy sector having served as a Ralph Bunche Institute Fellow at
	263	+	Duke University, a Congressional Truman Fellow on Capitol Hill, and a Charles Hamilton
	264	+	Houston Fellow at Georgetown Law Center.
	265	+	Dr. Henard’s high-level training and technical assistance provided to local nonprofits and
	266	+	international NGOs has resulted in the repositioning of the sexual assault coalition in the District
	267	+	of Columbia, opening the first rape crisis center in Lagos, Nigeria, as well as a coalition of
	268	+	international NGOs developing a mobile app to aid refugee workers who are working with sexual
	269	+	assault victims. Dr. Henard has been recognized locally, and nationally, for her contributions to
	270	+	the violence against women movement to include, but not limited to receiving the 2020
	271	+	Washington Women of Excellence Award presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington,
	272	+	DC.
	273	+	A Ward 3 resident, Dr. Henard earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wheaton
	274	+	College, her Master of Social Work degree from Catholic University of America, and her
	275	+	Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Southern California. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
	276	+	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
	277	+
	278	+	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
	279	+
	280	+
	281	+	______________________________________________________________________________
	282	+	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
	283	+
	284	+	To: Kimberly A. Bassett, Steve Walker
	285	+	From: Betsy Cavendish
	286	+	Date: October 7, 2024
	287	+	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of a resolution reappointing Dr. Indira Henard as a
	288	+	member of the Clemency Board
	289	+	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced Order and found
	290	+	it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate
	291	+	to call Michael Porcello, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-727-
	292	+	0872, or me at 202-724-7681.
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	297	+	______________________________
	298	+	Elizabeth Cavendish
	299	+
	300	+