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The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of: 22 23 Aisha Nixon 24 50th Street, SE 25 Washington, DC 20019 26 (Ward 7) 27 28 as a voting member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission, established by 29 section 2 of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Enactment Act of 2018, effective June 5, 30 2018 (D.C. Law 22-109; D.C. Official Code§ 3-1271.11) , filling a vacant seat formerly held by 31 Frank Meyers, to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. 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. 34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Aisha Nixon,MPT,CPM Associate Director Health Professional Licensing | Regulatory Oversight | Strategic Leadership Strategic healthcare executive with extensive experience in leading licensing boards and regulatory programs, driving innovation and compliance within the healthcare sector. PROFILE SUMMARY A seasoned healthcare executive with over 10 years of experience in health professional licensing and regulatory oversight. Proven expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams, implementing regulatory frameworks, and fostering partnerships to enhance public health and safety. Adept at navigating complex healthcare regulations, developing quality assurance programs, and optimizing operational efficiency. Recognized for legislative expertise and effective communication with government and community stakeholders. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Leadership & Strategy: Led the Office of Health Professional Licensing Boards, overseeing 19 licensing boards, 3 programs, and a practitioner health program, managing approximately 100,000 licensees. • Regulatory Compliance: Directed compliance initiatives and served as a subject matter expert on health professional licensure, telehealth, and interstate licensure compacts. • Partnership Development: Successfully collaborated with key stakeholders, including neighboring jurisdictions, to develop reciprocity agreements and legislative initiatives. SKILLS PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Health Professional Licensing | Regulatory Compliance | Team Leadership | Strategic Planning | Public Speaking | Legislative Testimony | Process Improvement | Stakeholder Collaboration | Project Management TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel | Electronic Licensing Systems | Budget Management WORK EXPERIENCE Associate Director Office of Health Professional Licensing Boards District of Columbia Department of Health | Washington, DC | August 2022 – Present • Lead the Office, managing 19 licensing boards, 3 programs, and a practitioner health program covering 100,000 licensees. • Supervise 10 Executive Directors/Program Managers/ Compliance Officer, supervisory Health Licensing Specialist, Complaint Coordinator, Program Support Assistant and approximately 50 staff members. • Oversee budget management and funding allocation for all programs. • Collaborate with external stakeholders to enhance the electronic licensing system, facilitating online licensing for healthcare professionals. • Ensure compliance with open meeting laws, FOIA requests, and other government transparency requirements. • Serve as a subject matter expert on healthcare regulation, providing testimony and guidance on telehealth, interstate compacts, and other licensing matters. • 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. • Assisted in the passage of the Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Act of 2024 (A25- 0479), the first major update to the HORA in 17 years, modernizing the District’s health professional regulatory system. Tasked with developing implementation strategies and plans. Executive Director Board of Medicine & Board of Chiropractic District of Columbia Department of Health | Washington, DC | March 2021 – April 2023 Aisha Nixon 301.257.8332| aksnixon78@gmail.com | Washington, DC | linkedin.com/in/aisha-nixon-mpt-cpm-591942212 • Managed the licensing and regulatory activities for over 25,000 healthcare professionals, including physicians, chiropractors, and allied health practitioners. • Supervised a team of 5- 12 staff members, conducting performance evaluations and implementing training programs. • Testified before the D.C. Council as an expert on healthcare legislation and regulations. • Developed partnerships to improve licensure processes and expand the healthcare workforce in the District. • Led the successful implementation of licensure for athletic trainers in the District of Columbia. Executive Director Boards of Allied and Behavioral Health District of Columbia Department of Health | Washington, DC | September 2019 – September 2021 • Directed 13 licensing boards regulating over 20 health professions, implementing standardized policies and procedures. • Collaborated with IT teams to launch a new licensure system for the Allied and Behavioral Health Boards. Senior Health Licensing Specialist Boards of Allied and Behavioral Health District of Columbia Department of Health | Washington, DC | May 2018 – March 2019 • Supported the Executive Director in managing licensing activities for 13 health boards. • Developed policy guidelines and provided training to new board members. Health Licensing Specialist Boards of Medicine and Chiropractic District of Columbia Department of Health | Washington, DC | November 2014 – May 2018 • Processed licensure applications, prepared disciplinary matters, and developed procedure manuals for staff training. Program Manager Ergo Solutions | Washington, DC | February 2013 – November 2014 • Managed daily operations of the rehabilitation department, overseeing staff and budget. • Developed policies for patient safety and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. ACHIEVEMENTS & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE DC Health Culture & Wellness Employee Recognition Award 2023 DC Health Culture & Wellness, Washington, DC VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 2007- Present volunteer | Food for Friends, Washington, DC VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 2006- Present Mentor | Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National capital Area, Washington, DC EDUCATION Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Howard University | Washington, DC | 2000 – 2002 Bachelor of Science in Health Science Howard University | Washington, DC | 1996 - 2000 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Certified Associate in Project Management Program University of the District of Columbia Workforce Development | Washington, DC| 2017- 2018 Certified Public Manager (CPM) George Washington University | Washington, DC | 2019 – 2020 Strategic Project Management Certification George Washington University | Washington, DC | 2019 – 2020 Court Appointed Special Advocate CASA | Washington, DC | 2022 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004 Aisha Nixon Ms. Aisha Nixon currently serves as the Associate Director for the Office of Health Professional Licensing Boards in the District of Columbia Department of Health (“DC Health”). As Associate Director, Ms. Nixon is responsible for 19 different health professional boards which regulate over 72 professions and approximately 100,000 healthcare professionals, three programs, and one health practitioner health program in the District of Columbia. Ms. Nixon has worked for DC Health since 2014, where she started as a Health Licensing Specialist and moved her way up to various roles. Prior to joining the regulatory arena, Ms. Nixon had over ten years of experience in the healthcare field, both in clinical and administrative capacities. She has developed into a passionate regulator with a focus on ensuring residents of the District of Columbia receive the best healthcare services possible and that licensees understand the role of regulatory authorities. She also completed the George Washington University’s Certified Public Manager program. A Ward 7 resident, Ms. Nixon earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and her Master of Physical Therapy from Howard University. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor ______________________________________________________________________________ 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 21, 2024 Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Aisha Nixon as a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and 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. ______________________________ Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish