MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
Mar
ch 3, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the D istrict of Columbia
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 sectio
n 224 of the District of Columbia Health
Occupations Revisions Act of 1985,
effective July 19, 2024 (D.C. Law 25- 191; D.C. Official Code §
3-1202.24), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Dr. Keita Vanderpool
Marion Barry Ave, SE
Washington,
DC 20020
(Ward 8)
for ap
pointment as a doctor of chiropractic licensed in the D istrict member of the Board of Integrative
Healthcare, filling a n ew
seat, for a term of three ye ars.
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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at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the appointment of Dr. Keita Vanderpool to the Board of Integrative Healthcare.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Integrative Healthcare Dr. Keita Vanderpool
19 Confim1ation Resolution of 2025".
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2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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22 Dr. Keita Vanderpool
23 Marion Barry Ave, SE
24 Washington, DC 20020
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27 as a doctor
of chiropractic licensed in the District member of the Board of Integrative Healthcare,
28 established by section 224 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of
29 1985, effective July 19, 2024 (D.C. Law 25-191; D.C. Official Code§ 3-1202.24), filling a new
30 seat, for a term
of three years.
31 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
32 upon its adoption,
to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
33 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
INSPIRED POLITICAL ASPIRATIONS
PROFILE & QUALIFIERS:
Over 15+ years of experience as a highly motivated, energetic professional with a strong track record of fostering respect
from all levels of management, customers, and community lawmakers alike. Very enthusiastic, quality-driven with a
developed creativity and reliability to control projects from the beginning to the end result.
Demonstrated stability and loyalty to the Mission & Projected Vision. Ability to act as liaison and positive company
representative.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Outstanding Interpersonal Skills, having successfully
worked with a broad diversity of ethnic groups and all
levels of management & administrative personnel.
Finely oriented at working within a diverse culture of
different [mores].
Extremely pliable & flexible at accepting new working
ideas and concepts. A strong advocator to protecting
every valuable [Customer’s Right] to receive excellent
service, medical care, and aftercare follow-up.
VALUE-OF-A-PERFORMANCE BASED
EVALUATIVE MATRIX:
Employability Skills Assessment: My Employability Skills
Proficiency Assessment can be evaluated effectively through a
realistic & functional self-recognition and rating matrix.
My Communication Skills Ability: To expedite, read,
comprehend, & process work information & results
effectively.
Managing Information Responsibly:
Make timely contributions to the team by sharing information & expertise.
Make sound & appropriate use of technologies & information systems to collect & organize information.
Ability to set realistic goals & priorities which balance
work and personal life.
Understanding the important role of conflict within a
team in reaching solutions.
Problem- Solving:
Assess situations and identify potential problems, and using science, technology, and the ability to critically think through & make intelligent decisions based on the root cause behind the barrier.
Page #02,
Ref: Keita L. Vanterpool, DC,
Subject: Past/Present & Future.
PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DOSSIER, (Cont’d)
K.L.V.
KEITA L. VANTERPOOL, DC
NATIONALLY CERTIFIED DOCTOR of CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE & …and
POLICY LAWMAKER …
MY PERSONAL ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS:
To apply my full-range of professional talents
and job-skills diligently & enthusiastically
consistently to each challenging career
opportunity.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT -(BRIEF):
2000/Present – CHIROKEI Wellness &
Consulting, LLC, Washington, DC
Position: Entrepreneur/Business Owner
Duties: Daily clinic operations. Provided
support for Children w Special
Needs.
2008 - Prince George’s Community
College, WDC
Position: Professor of Studies
Duties: Professor/Anatomy & Physiology
1998 – 2000 Atlantic Chiropractic Injury Ctr.
& South Atlanta Injury Clinic
Position Primary Floor Doctor
Duties: Provided care in high volume clinic
To various populations ranging from
pediatric to geriatric clientele.
1997 – Board Guy & Associates
Physiological Therapeutics
Certification Program.
Position: Lab Instructor
Duties: Prepare & examine student
competency levels.
Personal Management Skills:
Interacting with clients & civic- constituents with honesty,
integrity, and personal ethics.
Development and Grants Management: Managed local & national initiatives that impact the
underserved and disadvantaged populations. Developed
comprehensive fundraising strategies while forming civic-
collaborative support groups and high- profile
endorsement sponsors through corporate contributions,
foundation grants, and individual donor programs.
Strategic Planning and Facilitation: Stepped up to the plate with various strategic planning processes for national and local organizations. Well-
versed in translating missions & goals, while charting clear objective pathways/benchmarks and steps to achieve the desired goals.
Organizational Development & Value Added Capacity Building: Designed and provide technical assistance to community- based and non-governmental organizations in the areas
of board and program development, community assessment, and process/outcome evaluation.
Chair national and local organization boards, and an active member in various boards and advisory committees.
Budget Management:
Extensive financial background in developing and monitoring program and organizational budgets.
Designed financial protocols and procedures to control
costs and monitor disbursements.
Policy Development and Analysis:
Familiarity in assisting federal and state government agencies and national organizations to develop policy positions.
Launched Advocacy and Constituency Building:
Extensive experience in articulating issues in health and public education as they relate to economic and social
development.
Educator: Trained countless hundreds of professionals in various
healthcare fields.
Page #03,
Ref: Keita L. Vanterpool, DC,
Subject: Past/Present – Future.
CONSULTING VENUES:
CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Program), Healthcare and Advisory.
EDEN GOOD – Vegan Cooking Show, Health
Consultant.
MARTA, Atlanta, Georgia – Healthcare &
Consulting Services.
U.S. Postal Services, Atlanta, Georgia - Health-care
& Consulting Services.
AT&T, Atlanta, Georgia – Mobile Clinic, Health &
Consulting Services.
GRADY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM – Atlanta,
Georgia/Nutritional Counseling, 1996 – 1997.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2002, Atlanta, Georgia
AVON BREAST CANCER WALK-A-THON, Atlanta,
Georgia 2001.
CONTINUING EDUCATION: (Completion of 100 post-
doctoral study hours):
Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging.
Orthopedics
Chiropractic Pediatrics
(Completion of 316 course hours in the subject area of mind-body):
Psychoneuroimmunology / Immunity & Disease
Chronic Pain / Psychology of Health
Child Development / Attention Deficit Disorders
Diagnostic Drawings
FORMAL EDUCATION:
1994 – 1997 DC, Doctor of Chiropractic/Life
University
1989 – 1993 BS, Medicine, Elizabeth City
University
CREDENTIALS:
National Board Certified I-IV, Washington, DC
2001 – Present
Physiological Therapeutics Certification/New York College of
Chiropractic Disability Impairment Rating Certification,
Logan Chiropractic College.
CREDENTIALS: PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DOSSIER, (Cont’d):
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, (Past and Present)
DC Board of Chiropractic, Chair – 2012
DC Board of Chiropractic, Member 2010, Interim Chair 2011
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE), Standard Setting Committee – 2014
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE), Credentials Committee – 2013
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE), Test Committee – 2010
American Chiropractic Association, Member 2011
Unity, Board of Directors, 2012
The Graduate School, Advisory Committee 2011
Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, (FCLB), District III Director 2015
Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, (FCLB), Alternate District III Director 2013- 2015
Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, (FCLB) Alternate Delegate/Delegate 2010- 2012
National Black MBA Association, Director of Programs 2002 - 2003
PUBLICATIONS/BROADCAST: Radio Shows
Think on These Things, WYCB – Washington, DC/Host and Guest
Back Talk – WRVS FM/89.9 ECSU: Written and Produced Health Show
Back in Good Health, Atlanta, Georgia, 2001
PUBLICATIONS/BROADCAST: Television Shows
Happy Food Healthy YOU – Live cooking show/guest, 2012
Health 365 Television, Washington, DC, 2011
Interviews, Atlanta, Georgia, 2001
EDEN GOOD – Consultant: Vegan cooking show, 2005 - 2006
VOLUNTEERISM:
Senior Retirement Residence
Feeding-the-Homeless
Avon Walk- A-Thon
Special Olympics
Mentoring Youth, 1999 - Present
Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Dr. Keita Vanterpool
Dr. Keita Vanterpool, a licensed chiropractor and esteemed health and
wellness expert, is dedicated to educating the public on a wide range of
health care topics, including nutrition, fitness, stress management, and
chronic disease control.
As the founder of CHIROKEI Consulting, LLC, Dr. Vanterpool and her
team provide comprehensive health and wellness programs and
demonstrations to both corporate and non- corporate entities.
Additionally, she established TRILOGY Fitness Group, a 501(c) 3
organization that aims to improve access to healthcare in underserved
communities.
Beyond her successful practice, Dr. Vanterpool serves as a regulator and policy maker, holding
significant roles such as Chair of the Washington, DC Board Chiropractic and being the first
African American woman and first elected official on the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing
Board (FCLB). She is the immediate past Vice President of the FCLB.
Her dedication to the chiropractic profession is evident through her active involvement with the
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE), where she served as the First African
American Female Director. She participated in testing and standard setting committees and graded
licensees who faced sanctions for the Ethics and Boundaries Assessment Services (EBAS).
A Ward 8 resident, Dr. Vanterpool earned her Bachelor of Science in Medicine from Elizabeth
City University and her Doctor of Chiropractic from Life 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: February 14, 2025
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Dr. Gavin Elliott, Dr. Shanna
Walker, Dr. Stephanie Johnson, Dr. Keita Vanterpool, Dr. Nancy Aboulmouna,
Dr. Tremikae Owens, Terrance Hunter and Kamilah Martin-Proctor as members
of the Board of Integrative Healthcare
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 Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
______________________________
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish