MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
November 23, 2020
The Honorable Phi! Mendelson
Chairman
Councilofthe District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 504
Washington,
DC20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
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 section 5115of the Not-For-Profit Hospital
CorporationEstablishment Amendment Act of2011, effective September 14, 2011 (D.C. Law 19-
21; D.C. Official Code 44-951.04), I am pleased to nominate the following person:
Ms. Eydie Whittington
Savannah Place, SE
Washington, DC 20020
(Ward 8)
for appointment as a member of the Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation Board of Directors,
replacing Brenda Donald, for a term to end July 9, 2023.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experienceofthe above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
1 would appreciate the Councils 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.
Sirferely,,
Mfriel Bpwser
 eet
Chairman Phil Mendelson
at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the appointment ofMs. Eydie Whittington to the Not-For-Profit Hospital
Corporation BoardofDirectors.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation BoardofDirectors Eydie
Whittington Confirmation Resolution of 2020.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
Ms, Eydie Whittington
Savannah Place, SE
Washington, DC 20020
(Ward 8)
as a memberofthe Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation Board of Directors, pursuant to section
5115ofthe Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation Establishment Amendment Act of 2011,
29 effective September 14, 2011 (D.C. Law 19-21; D.C. Official Code 44-951.04), replacing
30 Brenda Donald, for a term to end July 9, 2023.
31 Sec. 3. The Councilofthe District of Columbia shall transmit a copy ofthis resolution,
32 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
33 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 CURRICULUM VITAE
Eydie Whittington =
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Legislative and regulatory affairs and economic development experience as a District of
Columbi for Ward Eight. Board Member for the DC Alcoholic and
Beverage Control Board, Board Mei ber for a community non-profit organization, and
an Advisory Neighborhood Commissi er in Ward Eight. Approximately eighteen (18)
years of direct experienc i services profession;
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
A social services pro sional with experience in the areas of guidance and com
counseling group d individual counseling: career/vocational development, co:
and exploration: and program monitoring. Expert level of skills in the administration of
assessments. Skilled in adult basic education (ABE/GED) instruction. Experience in
brand management as an Assistant Marketing Director. Restorative Justice Facilitator.
EXPERIENCE
June 2018 - Present
Restorative Justice Facilitator, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
(CSOSA), Washington, DC
* Develop 2 program which provides an effective process that facilitates the
recognition and acceptance for the impact of wrongdoing. Design database.
Devise tracking instruments. Create application forms. Design eligibility criteria
guidelines. Assist in the construction of the policy and procedures manual.
Create guidelines and values. Mediate facilitation process. Recruit volunteers
Develop and sustain partnerships. Generate weekly reports. Provide oral and
written presentations.
* Utilize facilitation skills to provide a safe environment while encouraging
peaceful and safe dialogue between, justice involved individual, victim and
community for the purpose of repairing the harm caused by the harmer and
encouraging suitable resolutions
March 2004- June 2018
Liaison/Vocational Development Specialist, Court Services and Offender Supervision
Agency (CSOSA), Washington, DC
* Assessed Reentry Concept effectiveness on thirty (30), sixty (60) and ninety (90)
day schedules. Implemented various plans of action regarding vocational,
employment and training opportunities. Designed tracking instrumen!
 Researched trends and develop employment opportunities and qualification
requirements for various occupations and employment fields. Counseled
individuals and groups on a wide variety of vocational and educational needs,
using standard methods, techniques, and approaches to be adapted or adjusted to
fit each individual situation. Facilitated group and individual counseling sessions
and document results. Analyzed and interpret educational and vocational data to
assess various factors that affect findings of individuals aptitudes and interests.
Utilized standard methods and techniques in counseling to improve clients
capacities to achieve success. Administered assessment instruments, utilizing
various tools, to develop plans of action.
November 2008 - Present
Social Worker/Monitor, DC Superior Court Visitation Center, Washington, DC
* Observe, mediate and monitor visits between child/children and parent(s).
Identify signs of emotional and developmental problems in child/children and
parent(s). Document observations and create progressive case notes. Enforce
visitation guidelines. Ensure safety of child/children. Communicate with
parent(s) regarding status of visit(s). Provide testimony in court when
summoned.
* Provide consultation and review cases, of observations and findings, with
supervisors. Read legal documentation regarding court ordered visits. Provide
status updates at meetings.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
* Guidance Counselor, Kramer Middle School, Washington, DC, Oct. 2003-March
2004
* Career Development Specialist, NOAH, Silver Spring, Sept 2001-April 2003
Employment Specialist, Catholic Charities, Washington, DC, July 2000-Dec 2001
1995 - 1997
Ward Eight Councilmember, Council of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC
* Served as one of the elected members of the central and chief policy-making
body of elected official in the District of Columbia and tasked with the mission of
improving the lives of residents. Represented Ward Eight and the city in general
making laws, providing oversight of multiple governmental agencies,
commissions, boards, and other instruments of government, Reviewed the
performance of governmental agencies and programs, to ensure that they were
serving their established purposes and operation under pertinent regulations and
budget targets. Along with colleagues, developed annual budgets through
oversight hearings and legislative committees tasked with specific agencies
budgets.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Legislative Affairs
* Responsible for introducing legislation for the The Drug Paraphernalia
Amendment Act of 1995, and Automatic Traffic Enforcement Act. Guided
successful lobbying efforts that resulted in minimizing the number of liquor
 stores that were allowed in Ward 8 neighborhoods. Instrumental in closing
down an open drug market in Ward 8.
Economic Development
* Negotiated and successfully established the opening of a branch of Crestar
Bank and Athletic Foot Store in Ward 8. Aggressively sought corporate
funding sources and volunteers for training and workshops for Ward 8
constituents. Developed strategies for and coordinated fund-raising activities
on behalf of Ward 8 to enhance economic development. Developed joint
partnership with local and national corporations to increase their presence in
the Ward 8 community.
EDUCATION, HONORS, AND COMMENDATIONS
August 2003 MA in Community Counseling GPA: 3.8
May 2000 BA in Human Relations GPA: 3.82
Trinity University, Washington, DC
* Recipient of the Public Safety Award for introducing the Drug Paraphernalia Act
of 1995
* Commended by Mayor Anthony Williams and Chief of Police William Ramsey, for
authorizing legislation, introducing the Automatic Traffic Enforcement Act (Red
Light Cameras)
AFFILIATIONS
Board Member, Alcohol and Beverage Control Board, 1998-2003
Ward Eight Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC8BO5, 1990-1995
 Executive Officeof the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 211 | Washington, DC 20004
Eydie Whittington
Ms. Eydie Whittington is a Restorative Justice Facilitator for the Court
Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and a Social
Worker for the DCSuperior Court Visitation Center in Washington, DC.
Ms. Whittington also served as a Ward 8 Councilmember for the Council
ofthe District ofColumbia from 1995 to 1997.
Ms. Whittington has a long history in legislative affairs, economic
development, and community work for the benefit of the District of
Columbia. As a Councilmember, she represented Ward 8 and the city
through making laws, providing oversight of multiple government
agencies & commissions, and developed annual budgets for agencies.
She is responsible for introducing multiple important piecesoflegislation in the District towards
the endofthe 1990s, including the Automatic Traffic Enforcement Act which was commended
by Mayor Anthony Williams and Chief of Police William Ramsey. in her years since, she has
committed herself to providing District residents with counseling, vocational employment, career
coaching, and program monitoring as a social services professional.
A Ward 8 resident, Ms. Whittington holds a BachelorofArts in Human Relations and a Master of
Arts in Community Counseling from Trinity College in Washington DC.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office ofMayor Muriel Bowser
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Officeof the General Counsel to the Mayor
Ronan Gulstone, Steve Walker
Betsy Cavendish
November 16, 2020
Legal sufficiency reviewofResolution nominating Eydie Whittington as a memberofthe Not-
For-Profit Hospital Corporation Board of Directors
This is to Certifly thatmisonice nas reviewed the above-referenced legislation and fond
itto be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to call me at 202-
724-7681.
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