Murie. Bowser
Mayor
July 27, 2020
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 4 of the Commission on the Arts and
Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C. Law 1-22; D.C. Official Code 39-203), I am
pleased to nominate the following person:
Ms. Carla Sims
Constitution Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
Ward 6
for appointment as a member ofthe Commission on the Arts and Humanities, replacing Edmund
Fleet, for
a term ending June 30, 2023.
Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experience of Ms. Sims, together with a
proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process
I would appreciate the Council's earliest considerationofthis nomination for confirmation. Please do
not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Officeof Talent and Appointments,
should the Council require additional information.
Sigeerely,
Mf@riel Bawser
 Chairman Phil Mendelson
at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the appointment of Ms. Carla Sims to the Commission on the Arts and
Humanities.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the Commission on the Arts and Humanities Carla Sims
Confirmation Resolution of 2020.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
Ms. Carla Sims
Constitution Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
Ward 6
as a memberof the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, established by section 4ofthe
Commission on the Arts and Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C. Law 1-22; D.C.
31 Official Code 39-203), replacing Edmund Fleet, for a term ending June 30, 2023.
32 Sec. 3. The Councilofthe District of Columbia shall transmit a copyof this resolution,
33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Officeofthe Mayor.
34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Carla Sims
Carla Sims is a three-time Grammy
Award-winning producer, _ strategic
communications expert with over 30
years of results-oriented experience in
marketing, communications, project
management, media relations, branding,
and event, film, and _ television
production.
Ms. Sims founded FYIMG, LLC, an
entertainment and production company
in partnership with her husband, with comedian Dave Chapelle as her first client. Ms. Sims had
the formidable task of repositioning him following his abrupt departure from his hit television
show. Her strategic approach and selective placement helped to elevate Chapelles status to the
cultural and generational icon he is today.
Ms. Sims served as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves and worked in the Pentagon as the
Special Assistant for External Affairs to the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness. In this position, she facilitated national speaking and outreach opportunities to
promote new ways for communities, institutions, and organizations to view the Department of
Defense. Her last Pentagon assignment was in the Community Relations Division, Office ofthe
Chief of Public Affairs. Her various professional experiences and personal interests, ranging
from sports and entertainment to national and community service, enable her to operate
comfortably and effectively serve clients in a wide variety of worlds.
Ms. Sims received a B.A. in Mass Media Communications from Hampton University and a
Certificate of Special Studies in Administration and Management from the Extension School at
Harvard University.
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Carla Sims is a three-time Grammy Award-winning producer, strategic communications expert with over
30 years of results-oriented experience in marketing, communications, project management, media~
relations, branding, and event, film and television production. Her experience developing integrated
communications campaigns forentertainment, corporate, nonprofit and government clients gives her 2
unique perspective on building and managing the brands of products, institutions and cultural icons.
In 2006, Ms. Sims left her position as Senior Vice President at Fleishman-Hillard International
Communications, one of the world's largest public relations agencies, to start FYIMG, LLC, an
entertainment and production company in partnership with her husband, jazz harmonicist
Frederic Yonnet.
With comedian Dave Chappelle as her first client, Ms. Sims had the formidable task of repositioning him
following his abrupt departure from hishit television show, The Chappelle Show on Comedy Central. Her
strategic approach and selective placements helped to elevate Chappelle's status to the cultural and
generational icon he is today. Sims received Grammy Awards for her role as Consulting Producer of
Chappelle's long-awaited double-albums: The Art of Spin and Deep in the Heart of Texas (2017);
Equanimity and The Bird Revelation (2018); and Sticks and Stones (2019).
As publicist and producing partner for Chappelle, she developed Dave Chappelle's Juke Joint featuring
Frederic Yonnet. The live music and comedy show, which showcases Yonnet and his Band with No
Name, has been described as the best party you've never been to, and the next iteration of Chappelle's
Block Party, a music documentary directed by Michel Gondry. As strategic communications advisor and
spokesperson, she evaluates all incoming media, public appearance and special requests. She coordinates
appearances and cover story placements in national and international outlets. Her personal relationships
with artists, managers and agents give her direct access to celebrities and industry influencers.
During her eight-year tenure at Fleishman, Ms. Sims managed multimillion-dollar programs for corporate
and government clients including the Department of the Army, ESPN, Inc., The White House Office of
National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), National Public Radio, the Social Security Administration, and the
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. As head of Multicultural Outreach on the ONDCP account,
she managed part of a $50 million budget and supervised subcontractors to reach youth and parents in
the African American, Hispanic, and Asian communities. As the lead on the Army's multi-year, multimillion
dollar Operation Tribute to Freedom project, Ms. Sims andher team created hundreds of high-profile
opportunities for the American public to thank returning soldiers for their service. Other entertainment
and sports-related experience includes working in the Sports Marketing Department at Anheuser-Busch
and working with Ann Marie Wilkins, artist managerfor Branford Marsalis and Harry Connick, Jr.
Ms, Sims served as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves and worked in the Pentagon as the Special Assistant
for External Affairs to the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. In this position, she
facilitated national speaking and outreach opportunities to promote new ways for communities,
institutions, and organizations to view the Department of Defense. Her last Pentagon assignment was in
the Community Relations Division, Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. Her various professional
experiences and personal interests, ranging from sports and entertainment to national and community
service, enable her to operate comfortably and effectively serve clients in a wide variety of worlds.
Ms, Sims was a founding board member of Howard Theater Restoration and sat on the board of Duke
Ellington Schoolofthe Arts, Washington, DC. She received a B.A. in Mass Media Communications from
Hampton University and a Certificate of Special Studies in Administration and Management from the
Extension School at Harvard University.
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Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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Officeof the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Ronan Gulstone, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: July 5, 2020
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Maria Hall Rooney, Maggie
Fitzpatrick, Carla Sims, Hector Torres, Stacie Lee Banks, and Quanice Floyd as
members to the Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
This is to Certify tnat inis oftice has reviewed the above-referenced legislation and
found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call me at 202-724-7681.
Leggoer-A Grentothe
Elizabeth Cavendish
The John A Wilson Building > 1550Pennsylvania Avenue. NW > Sute300 > Washingion, DC. 20004 > Ofice
(202) 724-7681