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47	47	2 hairman Phil Mendelson
48	48	3 at the request
49	49	of the Mayor
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52	52	6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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56	56	10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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61	61	15 To confirm the appointment of Aisha Nixon to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
62	62	16 Commission.
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64	64	18 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
65	65	19 resolution may be cited as the "Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission Aisha Nixon
66	66	20 Confirmation Resolution
67	67	of 2025".
68	68	21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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70	70	23 Aisha Nixon
71	71	24 50th Street, SE
72	72	25 Washington, DC 20019
73	73	26 (Ward 7)
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75	75	28 as a voting member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission, established by
76	76	29 section 2 of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Enactment Act of 2018, effective June 5,
77	77	30 2018 (D.C. Law 22-109; D.C. Official Code§ 3-1271.11) , filling a vacant seat formerly held by
78	78	31 Frank Meyers, to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
79	79	32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
80	80	33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
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82	82	4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Aisha Nixon,MPT,CPM
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84	84	Associate Director
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86	86	Health Professional Licensing \| Regulatory Oversight \| Strategic Leadership
87	87	Strategic healthcare executive with extensive experience in leading licensing boards and regulatory programs,
88	88	driving innovation and compliance within the healthcare sector.
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92	92	PROFILE SUMMARY
93	93	A seasoned healthcare executive with over 10 years of experience in health professional licensing and regulatory oversight. Proven
94	94	expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams, implementing regulatory frameworks, and fostering partnerships to enhance public
95	95	health and safety. Adept at navigating complex healthcare regulations, developing quality assurance programs, and optimizing
96	96	operational efficiency. Recognized for legislative expertise and effective communication with government and community
97	97	stakeholders.
98	98	CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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100	100	• Leadership & Strategy: Led the Office of Health Professional Licensing Boards, overseeing 19 licensing boards, 3 programs, and
101	101	a practitioner health program, managing approximately 100,000 licensees.
102	102	• Regulatory Compliance: Directed compliance initiatives and served as a subject matter expert on health professional licensure,
103	103	telehealth, and interstate licensure compacts.
104	104	• Partnership Development: Successfully collaborated with key stakeholders, including neighboring jurisdictions, to develop
105	105	reciprocity agreements and legislative initiatives.
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107	107	SKILLS
108	108	PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
109	109	Health Professional Licensing \| Regulatory Compliance \| Team Leadership \| Strategic Planning \|
110	110	Public Speaking \| Legislative Testimony \| Process Improvement \| Stakeholder Collaboration \|
111	111	Project Management
112	112	TECHNICAL SKILLS
113	113	Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel \| Electronic Licensing Systems \| Budget
114	114	Management
115	115	WORK EXPERIENCE
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117	117	Associate Director
118	118	Office of Health Professional Licensing Boards District of Columbia Department of Health \| Washington, DC \| August 2022 –
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120	120	• Lead the Office, managing 19 licensing boards, 3 programs, and a practitioner health program covering 100,000 licensees.
121	121	• Supervise 10 Executive Directors/Program Managers/ Compliance Officer, supervisory Health Licensing Specialist,
122	122	Complaint Coordinator, Program Support Assistant and approximately 50 staff members.
123	123	• Oversee budget management and funding allocation for all programs.
124	124	• Collaborate with external stakeholders to enhance the electronic licensing system, facilitating online licensing for
125	125	healthcare professionals.
126	126	• Ensure compliance with open meeting laws, FOIA requests, and other government transparency requirements.
127	127	• Serve as a subject matter expert on healthcare regulation, providing testimony and guidance on telehealth, interstate compacts, and other licensing matters.
128	128	• Successfully implemented the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and the Physical Therapy Compact, generating over $500,000 in revenue for the D.C. Department of Health.
129	129	• Assisted in the passage of the Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Act of 2024 (A25- 0479), the first major
130	130	update to the HORA in 17 years, modernizing the District’s health professional regulatory system. Tasked with developing
131	131	implementation strategies and plans.
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133	133	Executive Director
134	134	Board of Medicine & Board of Chiropractic District of Columbia Department of Health \| Washington, DC \| March 2021 – April
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137	137	Aisha Nixon
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142	142	301.257.8332\| aksnixon78@gmail.com \| Washington, DC \| linkedin.com/in/aisha-nixon-mpt-cpm-591942212
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145	145	• Managed the licensing and regulatory activities for over 25,000 healthcare professionals, including physicians,
146	146	chiropractors, and allied health practitioners.
147	147	• Supervised a team of 5- 12 staff members, conducting performance evaluations and implementing training programs.
148	148	• Testified before the D.C. Council as an expert on healthcare legislation and regulations.
149	149	• Developed partnerships to improve licensure processes and expand the healthcare workforce in the District.
150	150	• Led the successful implementation of licensure for athletic trainers in the District of Columbia.
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152	152	Executive Director
153	153	Boards of Allied and Behavioral Health District of Columbia Department of Health \| Washington, DC \| September 2019 – September 2021
154	154	• Directed 13 licensing boards regulating over 20 health professions, implementing standardized policies and procedures.
155	155	• Collaborated with IT teams to launch a new licensure system for the Allied and Behavioral Health Boards.
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157	157	Senior Health Licensing Specialist
158	158	Boards of Allied and Behavioral Health District of Columbia Department of Health \| Washington, DC \| May 2018 – March 2019
159	159	• Supported the Executive Director in managing licensing activities for 13 health boards.
160	160	• Developed policy guidelines and provided training to new board members.
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162	162	Health Licensing Specialist
163	163	Boards of Medicine and Chiropractic District of Columbia Department of Health \| Washington, DC \| November 2014 – May 2018
164	164	• Processed licensure applications, prepared disciplinary matters, and developed procedure manuals for staff training.
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166	166	Program Manager
167	167	Ergo Solutions \| Washington, DC \| February 2013 – November 2014
168	168	• Managed daily operations of the rehabilitation department, overseeing staff and budget.
169	169	• Developed policies for patient safety and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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172	172	ACHIEVEMENTS & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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174	174	DC Health Culture & Wellness Employee Recognition Award 2023
175	175	DC Health Culture & Wellness, Washington, DC
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177	177	VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 2007- Present
178	178	volunteer \| Food for Friends, Washington, DC
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180	180	VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 2006- Present
181	181	Mentor \| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National capital Area, Washington, DC
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183	183	EDUCATION
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185	185	Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Howard University \| Washington, DC \| 2000 – 2002
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187	187	Bachelor of Science in Health Science Howard University \| Washington, DC \| 1996 - 2000
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189	189	PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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191	191	Certified Associate in Project Management Program University of the District of Columbia Workforce Development \|
192	192	Washington, DC\| 2017- 2018
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195	195	Certified Public Manager (CPM) George Washington University \| Washington, DC \| 2019 – 2020
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198	198	Strategic Project Management Certification George Washington University \| Washington, DC \| 2019 – 2020
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201	201	Court Appointed Special Advocate CASA \| Washington, DC \| 2022
202	202	Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
203	203	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
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208	208	Aisha Nixon
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210	210	Ms. Aisha Nixon currently serves as the Associate Director for the
211	211	Office of Health Professional Licensing Boards in the District of
212	212	Columbia Department of Health (“DC Health”). As Associate Director,
213	213	Ms. Nixon is responsible for 19 different health professional boards
214	214	which regulate over 72 professions and approximately 100,000
215	215	healthcare professionals, three programs, and one health practitioner
216	216	health program in the District of Columbia.
217	217	Ms. Nixon has worked for DC Health since 2014, where she started as
218	218	a Health Licensing Specialist and moved her way up to various roles.
219	219	Prior to joining the regulatory arena, Ms. Nixon had over ten years of
220	220	experience in the healthcare field, both in clinical and administrative capacities. She has developed
221	221	into a passionate regulator with a focus on ensuring residents of the District of Columbia receive
222	222	the best healthcare services possible and that licensees understand the role of regulatory
223	223	authorities. She also completed the George Washington University’s Certified Public Manager
224	224	program.
225	225	A Ward 7 resident, Ms. Nixon earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and her Master
226	226	of Physical Therapy from Howard University.
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228	228	GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
229	229	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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231	231	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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234	234	______________________________________________________________________________
235	235	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
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237	237	To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
238	238	From: Betsy Cavendish
239	239	Date: October 21, 2024
240	240	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Aisha Nixon as a member of
241	241	the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
242	242	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and
243	243	found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
244	244	hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
245	245	724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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248	248	______________________________
249	249	Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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