MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
February 1
8, 2024
The Honorable Phil Men
delson
Chairman
Coun
cil of the District of Columbia
John A. W
ilson Building
1
350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, S uite 504
Washington, DC 20
004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In
accordance with se ction 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, e ffective March 3 , 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
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42; D.C. Official Code § 1-523 .01 ), and pu rsuant to section 5 of the Office and Commission on
African Affairs Act of 2006, effective Ju
ne 8, 200 6 (D.C. Law 16-111 , D.C. Official Code§ 2-1394),
I am p
leased to n ominate the following individual:
Mr. El H
adji Beye
W
est Street, S E
Washing
ton, DC 20020
(W
ard 4)
for ap
pointment as a pu blic member of the Commission on African Affair s, filling a vacant seat
formerly hel
d by Etayenesh Asfaw, fo r the remainder of an unexpired term to end October 27, 20 25.
Enclosed, you wil
l find biographical in formation d etailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together w
ith a proposed r esolution to assist the Council dur ing the confirmation process.
I w
ould appreciate the Council's ear liest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Ple ase
do n
ot hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Office of Talent and
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at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the appointment
of El Hadji Beye to the Commission on African Affairs.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the "Commission on African Affairs El Hadji Beye Confirmation
Resolution
of 2025".
Sec.
2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
El Hadji Beye
West Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020
(Ward 4)
as a public member
of the Commission on African Affairs, established by section 4 of the Office
and Commission on African Affairs Act
of 2006, effective June 8, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-111, D. C.
Official Code§ 2-1393), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Etayenesh Asfaw, for the
remainder
of an unexpired term to end October 27, 2025.
Sec. 3. The Council
of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office
of the Mayor.
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ManyfirmsstruggletomeettheirNet-Zerogoalsyetcountless
impactfulnature-basedCO2offsettingprojectsareunderfundedin
Sub-SaharaAfrica,despitebillionsspendonaidyearly.
Mygoalistobridgethegapinfundingbypairingprojectswithlatent
capital.
ByoutreachingtocorporateESG,philanthropy,MDBsandclimate
financetoroutethisblendedfinancetowardsrelevantclimate
adaptationprojectsinAfrica,wecatalyzedecarbonizationasarural
developmentengine
Reforestationnotonlyslashescarbondioxideemissions,itbrings
water,food&incometothecommunitiesmostaffectedbyglobal
warming,
WhyAfrica?Becauseofahighhuman&landpotentialinaridzones
forafforestationaswellasanurgentneedtofightdesertification.
Thecurrentparadigmhaswaste&inefficienciessoredirecting
financialflowsiscriticaltoscaleglobalefforts.
Supportedby25yearsofglobalprojectmanagement,monitoring,
tracking,reporting,engineeringwithprojectsuptohalfabillion
dollarsinover21countries,|leveragemytechnicalacumen&
passionforbetteroutcomes.
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Mycorecompetenciesincludepartneridentification,duediligence,
relationshipbuilding,costcontrol,datavalidation,funding,legal,
costanalysis,design,riskanalysis,valueengineering,bidding,
mobilization,andcommissioning.
|alsobridgethegapbetweenentitieslookingtoremotelyacquire
realestateinWestAfricaandrequiredservicestoclosethedeal:
whetheranNGOplanningtobuildaschool/clinicabroadoranentity
lookingforagriculturallandoverseas,oranimmigrantwithaburning
desiretogobackhome:|willprovidelogisticalsupporttodetermine
theattractivenessofmarketsandsiteoptionsavailable.
Bringingtransparency,Ai,andtechnologyinanarchaiciriskysector,
ourgoalistocompletecross-borderprojectswithaddedscrutinyto
enhancetrustandtransparency.
ForAfricanrealestateacquisition:
Wewalkclientsthroughthefollowingsteps:
1.PropertyIdentification/Selection-FairMarketValueevaluation
2.Duediligenceonsellerandpropertyincludingdatavalidation&
verificationwithlocalauthorities
3.Funding,legal,tax,compliance-Closingprocedures-Escrow
servicewhenpertinent.
Cross-borderpropertyacquisitionrequiresbootsonthegroundto
conductmandatoryin-persontransactions:sowepairclientswithon
thegroundvettedlogisticalsupport:brokers,developers,property
inspectors,lawyers,attorneys,appraisers,taxexperts¬aries.
Myservicesalsoincludeculturalbridging
Experience
AfricaClimateResilience
Founder
‘September2023-Present(3months)
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Bridgethefundinggapandtechnicalsupporttoenhancefrontlineworkers:
buildingwellsanddevelopingreforestationprojectsinSub-SaharanAfrica
aridzones.Sucheffortincludesdialogueandunderstandingoffrontline
communitieswhoaredisproportionatelyimpactedbyclimatechange.
Thesearethepopulationswhofacehistoricandcurrentinequities,often
experiencetheearliestandmostacuteimpactsofclimatechange,and
havelimitedresourcesand/orcapacitytoadapt.Thesegroupsareoften
communitiesofcolor,Indigenous,low-income,orthosewhoselivesand
livelihoodsdependonclimate-sensitivenaturalresources.
Thereisalotoftalkbutmoreactionisneeded.Seminarsaregreatbutonly
ACTIONisthekey.
AFRICACLIMATERESILIENCE&ADAPTATION
1)Supportfrontlinecommunities,workersandprojectsthatadvancenature-
basedcommunityclimateresilienceactivities-Thestartingpointisoftenwater
thenaninclusiveandcomprehensivetree-plantingeffortforsustainableimpact
andresults.
2)Increase&acceleratefundingfromGlobalClimateFunds,CorporateGiving,
HighNetWorthIndividuals&Philanthropytowardswaterandreforestation
projectsinSub-SaharanAfricaaridzones
3)Enhancethecapacityoffrontlinecommunitiesandorganizationsintheir
climateresilienceandadaptationwork-Addressingallbottlenecksduring
variousphasesofprojectinapredictiveapproach
4)Outreachtopractitionersbuildingwaterwells,expertsinafforestation,and
climatepartnersontheground,establishconnections,trustingrelationships,
andmutuallearningbetweengrassrootsorganizations,communitiesand
globalcommunities.
5)Scaleuplocally-ledsolutionsandlessonslearnedtoglobaldecisionmakers
atvariouslevelsofgovernment,privatesectorandotherresourcingentitiesto
accelerate,increaseandoptimizeClimateActionandInvestmentstowardsit.
7)Duplicatetoscalemodelinsimilarcommunitiesfacingsimilarchallenges
REDiaspora
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Founder&CEO
January2023-Present(11months)
_Identifyclient'sneedsbasedonaQ&Atoestablishtheirprofile,intentand
objectives
_Definetargetgoalsonpropertytype,location,pricerange,cashorfinancing
options&timeline
_EvaluateFairMarketValueofpropertyandconductcomparativeanalysis
withactualprice
_Performduediligenceinforeignrealestateacquisition&developbudgetof
propertyacquisition
_Providerealestatedataforeachcountryoftheworldtodetermine
attractivenessofmarketsabroad
_ResearchTopRealEstateAgenciesinallcountriesoftheworldto
continuouslyaggregatedatabase
_Assessrisklevelinforeignrealestatedealincludingsocio-politicalaspect,
economicfactors,demographicsandoutlookoftargetcountry
_Thoroughlyinvestigate,reviewandauditforeignsellertoverifyandvalidate
theirbackground
_Utilizestate-of-the-artduediligencemethodwhenselectingforeignpartners
byimplementingtriangulation,aqualitativeresearchstrategytotestvalidity
throughtheconvergenceofinformationfromdifferentsources,
_Pairinginternationalbuyerswithverifiedinternationalagencies,agents,
lawyers,attorneys
_Ensuringclientsarebeingquotedafairmarketvalueforpropertiesabroad
_Adviseclientsonrealestatemarketsabroadintermsoftax,legal,political
stabilityandoutlook
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_Supportclientsonsiteacquisitioncosts,landcosts,propertypricingranges.
andoverallbudget
_Buildacomprehensiveteamoftitle/deedofficers,appraisersandnotariesto
ensurecompliance
_Accompanyclientsthroughcross-borderacquisitionjourneyforregular
updates,input&transparency
_Monitorandtrackprogressofacquisitionthroughoftenlongandcomplex
proceduresabroad
_Communicatewithclientsperiodicallytoinformthemofstepsandlevelof
completion/progress
U.S.DepartmentofState
8years8months
InternationalRealEstateCostManager
August2019-Present(4years4months)
Performcostmodelingtogeneratecapitalconstructionbudgetonprojects
uptohalfabilliondollars.Buildcostestimates,costmodels,schedulesand
relevantinputsforreportsatvariousstagesofprojectincludingconceptualor
feasibility,design,planning,construction,commissioningandlifecycle.
Determineentireprojectbudgetincludingplanning,design,sitemaintenance
anddevelopment,actualconstructioncosts,softcosts,contractorfees,legal,
logisticswhilemonitoringcostrisksandsavingopportunitiesduringongoing
design
Acquireandevaluatecollectedcostdata,subcontractorquotes,bids,change
orders,pricingdocuments,historicalandvendorcostdataforthedevelopment
ofcostestimatesand/orpricerecommendations
Periodicallydevelop,edit,modify,reviewandassessindependentgovernment
costestimates(IGEs)atallstagesofprogramdevelopmenttoaccurately
forecastfuturecostsandcompareIGEswithproposalsasbenchmarks.
LearnhowtoestimatecostsofArchitectureandEngineering(A/E)fees.
Learnconceptualbasicdesignofsolarfarms
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Preparetechnicalevaluations,draftreports,andmemosformanagement
reviewandparticipateinthedevelopmentofcostcontrols,costreductionand
forecastingstrategies
WorkwithA/Eteams,consultantsandcontractorstodefineorclarifyscopefor
thepurposeofproposalanalysis,developmentofplanstakeoffipricing,and
comparativeanalysis
Traveloverseasduringprojectearlystagestoperformsitesurveys,due
diligenceandcostdatacollectionfromvarioussourcesincludingforeign
officials,contractor,localengineers.
PerformValueEngineeringstudy,Riskanalysisandmitigationaswellas.
estimates(IGE)inresponsetobudgetrequestsfrominternalstakeholders
Analyzecontractor'sclaimssuchasrequestforequitableadjustment,
economicpriceadjustmentorotherclaimsrelatedtodelaysorotherreasons
fortheprovisionofafairandreasonablenegotiation.
BuildingEngineer
April2015-August2019(4years5months)
Manageateamof40engineersandtechniciansinallconstructiontradeson
aday-to-daybasis
Oversee$50MofmechanicalandelectricalsystemsincludingBAS,HVAC,
Solar,Wind,WWTP
Monitorsupervisorsandoverseecrewsactivity.Provideongoingoperational
processanalysis.
EnsurefederalgovernmentbuildingscompliancewithOBOregulationsand
USS.buildingcodes.
Surveyfacilities,writestatementsofworkwhenupgradesorrepairsare
needed
ManagePredictiveMaintenancethroughpropercontinuoustraining,
technologyandreports,
Reduceworkordersby30%byimprovingqualityofworkmanshipandparts,
procured
Improveteamworkbymitigatinginternalconflictsbetweentechniciansand
engineers
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_Mentor,coachanddirectstaffonbestpracticesforfasterexecution(50%
faster)
_Manageallphasesofover$2Mofprocurementformaintenance,repairor
partsacquisition
_Achieve50%increaseofclientsatisfactionthroughbetterdecision-makingof
staff
_Assessandjustifyengineeringpartsneededforequipmentandinitiate
procurementprocess
_Evaluateemployeesperformanceandcustomizeadevelopmentplanforlow
performers
_Ensureteamsareequippedwithup-to-datetoolstoperformworksafelyand
efficiently
_Enforcesafety,qualityassurance,properleverageofhumancapital(Total
QualityManagement)
_Fullyengagewithallteams,fosteremployeedevelopment,rewardtop
performers(cashawards)
SoftSolutions
BusinessDevelopmentManager
November2014-March2015(5months)
Contributeinthedevelopmentofenterprisesoftwaresolutions
ConductprospectingandqualifypotentialleadsthroughRFP,RFQorcold
calls
Identifyclientsneedsandgoalsinordertoofferthemsuitablecustom
softwaresolutions
Delivercorporatepresentationsandsoftwaredemonstrations
Manageopportunitiesinallphasesofinterfaceincludingwritingproposalsor
replytoRFP
Initiateamarketsegmentofsoftwarespecificallyforcivilengineeringand
constructionfirms
Helpdevelopanalgorithmforthedesignofestimatingandproject
managementsoftwares
PorterSteel,Inc.
StructuralSteelEstimator
April2014-October2014(7months)
-Thoroughanalysisanddecipheringofstructuralsteelspecsandplansto
ensurecompleteness
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-Identifysize,locationandscopeofprojecttomeasurefactorsaffecting
profitability
-Developfull-scopeestimatesbasedonBid-BuildorDesign-Buildconstruction
documents
_Determinecostofsteelmaterialbycalculatingweightofsteelandderiving
labor/connectionscoststhroughparametriccalculations
-Criticallyanalyzebiddocumentstounderstandriskandopportunities
-Determinevalueengineeringopportunitiesduringinitialprojectanalysis,
-Provideleadershipanddirectionwithregardstomeansandmethods,
scheduleandstrategy
-Performdetailedmaterialtake-offofsteelcolumns,baseplates,capplates,
girders,beams,
connections,angles,pipes,bollards,channels,tubesteel,HSS,braceframes,
gussetplates,roofdeck,joists,trusses,stringers,clipangles,flitchplates,
anchorbolts,A325bolts,TCbolts.
-Gatherandmonitoractualcostvs.estimatedcost,maintainingprojectcost
history
-PerformdesignverificationusingASDorLRFDwhenrelevantorstructural
steelsoftware
-Calculateloadcases,ultimatemomentsanddeflectiontoensure
serviceabilitylimitstatesaremet
PerformanceConsultants(USbased)
InternationalCivilEngineerConsultant(Senegal,WestAfrica)
August2009-March2014(4years8months)
CONSTRUCTIONENGINEERING
Traveloverseastoconductduediligenceonlanddeals,andrealestateFair
MarketValueevaluation
Estimating,ProjectplanningandDesignservicesatlarge
TechnicalConsultingintheUnitedStatesaswellasWestAfricannations.
Conductduediligenceonpotentialpartners,contractors,andmaterials/
equipmentproviders
FacilitatingtheexecutionofinfrastructureprojectsinWestAfrica
Businessdevelopmenttasksinemergingmarkets
PlayTechnicalroleasliaisonforcompaniesbiddingorbuildingprojectsin
WestAfrica
SENEGALINFRASTRUCTUREPROJECTS
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_Roadrepairbidpreparationincludingsitevisits,take-offs,topographicplans,
costestimates.
_Develop,editplanswithAutoCADCivil3D2013/2014includingearthworks,
utilityprofiles,roadprofiles,andhydrologyanalysisinDiamniadiocivil
engineeringphase|bid
_Educationalfacilitycost-estimatingofequipment,laborandmaterials
_Generatinghydrologystudiesandstormwatermanagementreportadhering
tolocalcompliance
_Generatingerosioncontrolplans,worksheetsandnotestocomplywithlocal
regulations
JPCullen&Sons,GeneralContractor
ConstructionEstimator
August2008-July2009(1year)
Pre-constructionServices
_Preparedetailedtake-offsofmaterialsinallCSIdivisionswithICEMC*2
program
_Preparedetailedlaborestimatesusingcrewsandequipmentfor$1to$55M+
projects
_Executeexcavationstake-offforfoundations,basementsandsite-workitems
_Performconcretetake-offsbycalculatingvolumeofconcreteandrelated
items
_Take-offmasonrywalls;Calculatewoodblockingquantities,estimate
casework,woodframing
_Estimatebelow-graderigidinsulation,vaporbarrierunderslab-on-grade,
drainagemats,waterproofing,damp-roofing,insulationindoorframes,
sealantsandcaulking;Take-offdoorcounts,hardware,glassandglazing,
skylights
_Projectsaveragesquarefootage:60,000squarefeet
_Estimatedivision9through14specialtyitems;Performdemolitiontake-offs,
whenrequired
‘SubcontractorRelations
_Solicitmaterialandinstallationpricesfromqualifiedsubcontractorson
tasksnotself-performed_Contactsuppliersforpropermaterialpricingand
subcontractorreferral
_Attendsitevisitsandpre-bidmeetingstovisualizeprojectsitecharacteristics
_Identifycompetitorsandqualifiedsubcontractorsalreadyinvestedonproject
_Evaluatesubcontractorcapacityinrespectivetradethroughthorough
technicaldiscussionsonbids
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_EnsureallRFPs,bidplansanddocumentsaredistributed
_Reviewscopeofsubcontractorsquotesforcompleteness
_EnsuringMinoritysubcontractorparticipationquotaismetwitheachproject
LaborAnalysis
_Applycorrectwageratesrelevanttoproject(oftenDavis-Beacon)orlocal
regionalrateswhicheverappropriatewhilealwayscomplyingwithunion/non-
unionlaboragreements
_PreparepreliminaryMC’2costestimatesforcompletenessofprojectscope
ProjectEstimateCoordination
_Visualize,analyzeandcommunicateprojectscopeofworkwithsenior
management
_Obtainbuildingpermitfeesandotherpermitsinformationrequiredfor
construction
_Estimateatotalvalueof$179milliondollarsinprojects
PolyVision
SeniorArchitecturalEstimator
February2006-July2008(2years6months)
Polyvisionisamanufacturerofarchitecturalproducts,providingGeneral
Contractorslaborandmaterialforinstallationofspecialties.
Researchandidentifyanyrelevanttargetprojectsthroughvariousmeans
Performquantitytake-offswhilematchingcorrectcompanymodelwithitem
specified
Decipherspecificationsandblueprintstocalculatecountsofitemsand
correctmeasurementsofdimensionsonplans(correctscale)withtheuseof
OST(On-Screentake-offsoftware)
SendsubstitutionrequesttoArchitectswhenPolyvisionbrandisnotspecified
forvisualdisplaysurfacesorotherrelevantproducts
Estimatecostsofmaterials,costsoflaboralongwithapplicabletaxes,
escalationandfreightwiththeuseofQuickBidestimatingsoftware;
Preparecompleteproposals(lumpsums)withdetailedinformationon
materialandservicesprovidedtoGeneralContractorsorConstruction
Managers,orothersub-bidders
Ensureallbiddocuments(bidbondorotherspecialrequirement,pre-
qualification)aregatheredandexecutedwellinadvance,coordinatebidding
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processwithlocalauthorizeddealersinsomeregionsallowingsalesthrough
establishedsubcontractors-GeneralContractorrelationships
_CoordinateprojectscheduleswithGeneralContractorfordeliverytimesand
occasionallyprovidevalue-engineeringwhenpertinent
_Participateincontractpricingnegotiationwithsomeautonomyondecision-
making
_Pricecustomquotesrequiringadditionalmanufacturingspecificationsata
highermargintoadjustforadditionalrequiredcosts
_Increasemarginonprojectswithseveralphasesorwithmultiplesalternates
MarketResearch/BusinessDevelopment/EmployeeDevelopment
_PerformMarketResearchonCompany'sperformanceandsalesnationwide;
_Developnewsaleschannels,evaluatebidprocesstoimprovewinningrate;
_Pricechangeorders,reviewpurchaseorders,assist;and
_Trainnewestimatorsandassistthemwithdifficultprojectswithsubmittals.
ReedConstructionData
SeniorMEPEstimator/SeniorWastewaterEstimator
July1999-February2006(6years8months)
ReedConstructionDataisaUSleaderinprovidingprojectinformation.They
offerathird-partyestimatingservicetocontractorsinmanyCSIdivisions,
especiallyindivision15and16.
Bidonallrenovations,alterationsornewprojectingovernmental,commercial
orindustrialsectors
Processandclassifyeachprojectaccordinglyperitsscope,sizeandlocalzip
code
EstimateonaverageoneWaterorWastewaterTreatmentplantweekly
(alterationsornew)
Properlyidentifyandtake-offcomputerizedairconditioningunits,furnaces,
airhandlingunits,heatpumps,centrifugalfans,axialfans,ductwork,chillers,
coolingtowers,condensingunits,unitheaters,evaporativecoolers,air
terminalunits,aircurtains,centrifugalfans,powerventilators,rooftopunits,
packageairconditioningunits,water-sourceheatpumps,energyrecovery
units,dampers,grilles,anddiffusers
Properlyidentifyandtake-offhydronicequipment:expansiontanks,water
heaters,heatexchangers,boilers,storagetanks,sumppumps,circulating
pumps,compressiontanks
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_LearedHVACloadcalculations,calculatingCFM(amountofairchange)per
fax
ities,heatloss/gain,andallmajorfactorsaffectingheatflow
_Identifyandestimateheadworksequipment(barscreens),gritchambers,
clarifiers,sedimentationtanks,flocculationtanks,aerationtanks,sludge
digester,sewageejectors,sludgepumps,chemicalmeteringpumps,vertical
turbinepumps,grinderpumps
Education
NorthcentralUniversity
MasterofBusinessAdministration(MBA),Engineering&
Technology(2014-2016)
SouthernPolytechnicStateUniversity
Bachelor'sdegree,CivilEngineeringTechnology-(2011-2014)
NationalCouncilofExaminersforEngineeringandSurveying
FundamentalofEngineeringCertificate,CivilEngineering-(2008-2009)
UniversitéCheikhAntaDiopdeDakar(UCAD)
AssociateofScience(A.S.),CIVILENGINEERING(HYDRAULICS
OPTION)-(1993-1995)
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Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
El Hadji Beye
Mr. El Hadji Beye supports firms struggling to meet their net -zero goals
and impact nature-based CO2 offsetting projects. His goal is to bridge
the gap in funding by pairing projects with latent capital. By reaching
out to corporate philanthropy, M ultilateral Development Banks, and
climate finance to route this blended finance approach towards relevant
climate adaptation projects in Africa, which catalyzes decarbonization
as a rural development engine.
Supported by 25 years of global project management, monitoring,
tracking, reporting, and engineering with projects up to half a billion
dollars in over 21 countries, Mr. Beye has leveraged his technical
acumen and passion for better outcomes to deliver for his clients. His core competencies include
partner identification, due diligence, relationship building, cost control, data validation, funding,
legal, cost analysis, design, risk analysis, value engineering, bidding, mobilization, and
commissioning.
Mr. Beye also bridge s the gap between entities looking to remotely acquire real estate in West
Africa and services required to close the deal. Whether an NGO planning to build a school or clinic
abroad, an entity looking for agricultural land overseas, or an immigrant with a burning desire to
go back home, he aims to provide logistical support to determine the attractiveness of markets and
site options available.
A Ward 4 resident, Mr. Beye earned his Associate of Science in Civil Engineering from Cheikh
Anta Diop de Dakar University, his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology from
Southern Polytechnic State University, and his Master of Business Administration from
Northcentral 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: Kimberly A. Bassett, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: February 14, 2025
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of a resolution appointing El Hadji Beye as a member of
the Commission on African Affairs
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced Order and found
it 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.
______________________________
Elizabeth Cavendish