September 19, 2023
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2 Chairman Phil Mendelson
3 at the request of the Mayor
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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9 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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13 To confirm the reappointment of Dr. LaMia Jones to the Board of Optometry.
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15 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
16 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Optometry Dr. LaMia Jones Confirmation Resolution of
17 2023".
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19 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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21 Dr. LaMia Jones
22 Myrtle Avenue, NE
23 Washington, DC 20018
24 (Ward 5)
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26 as an optometrist licensed in the District member of the Board of Optometry, pursuant to section
27 207 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25,
28 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code§ 3-1202.07), for a term to end November 10, 2024.
29 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
30 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
31 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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 LAMIA D. J
~ROFILE
‘A dynamic Optometrist with advanced clinical knowledge, business acumen, marketing savvy, anda honed talent in fostering relationshins.
Indetatigable passion for teaching, leading and providing exceptional quality of care while commanding excellence in service
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Costco Wholesale Corporation, Washington, DC November 2012-Present
OwnerlOptometiist
+ Secure and negotiate lease terms
+ Work closely with Warehouse Manager to ensure sound Optometric ofce layout
‘+ Establish and employ business and marketing plan for Private Practice
‘+ Hire and train stat ro work closely with Optometrist and patients
‘+ Work closely wth Optical staf to create positive symbiotic environment inorder to increase patient flow and Optical revenue
+ Specialize in contact lens ftings
*+ Provide comprehensive eye exams
TLC Vision, TLC Annapolis July 2003-Present
ExecutivelClinical Director
‘+ Determine and evaluae clinical candidacy for refractive surgery candidates.
+ Educate potential candidates on efficacy and satety of elective surgery.
+ Provide pre and post-operative care for refractive surgery candidates.
* Train all clinical staff 0 create a highly personalized, service oriented experience while performing clinical testing and provide ongoing
clinical training for al clinical statto maintain proficent knowledge ot all aspects of retracive surgery.
‘+ Develop, estabish and employ cinical protocols with Medical Director.
‘+ Assist Ophthalmologists with raining and education on technological updates.
*+ Provide educational and cinical suppor for alreferring doctors (Optometrists and Ophuhalmologists),
* Create and execute an etfcient and seamless referal system fr all refering doctors for pre and post operative patent care
+ Establish, implement and maintain program to increase referrals trom atiated doctor network.
‘+ Process all accounts payable and review monthy income statements to ensure that EBIDTA goals a being met
+ Corporate Representative fr iConnect Student series at the National American Optometric Association Convention.
Embassy Opticians, Washington, DC and Annapolis, MD September 2001-July 2003
Optometrist
* Provided optometrc exams in a high-end boutique optical seting
+ Specialized in contact lens ftings.
+ Exquisite detail focusedon providing a highly personalized exam as wel as indvidualized professional assistance during the frame
selection process.
Xspectacte EyeCare, inc, Washington, DC July 2003-October 2012
Optometrist
+ Providedoptometric exams,
Provided contact lens fitings.
+ Refractive surgery co-management.
Mobile Optical, ne., Washington, DC July 2010-December 2010
Optometrist
‘+ Provided optometric exams in a ‘mobile” setting.
+ Visited bedridden patent in insttutions, assisted living facties andlor nursing homes to provide comprehensive examinations atthe
bedside.
 ‘+ Provided screeningsfor seniors and patientswithsuecial needs focusing on detection of Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma and
Retinopathy,
Four Seasons Hotel, Boston, MA and Washington, DC March 1999-April 2001,
Hostess
+ Utlizedthe Four Seasons’ ethic of providing exceptional personal service to greet and seat quests while coordinating guest reservations
‘+ Responded to inquiries in an efficient, courteous and professional manner to achieve maximum customer satistaction
‘= Recognized regularquestsby name soas to provide the finestexperi a -
EDUCATION
Doctor of Optometry, The New England Colege ot Ogtometry, 2001
Patuxent River Naval Base February 2003~ May 2001
CCinical Optometrist Rotation (Honors )
+ Provided comprehensive optometrc services for Naval Personnel and their dependents
University of Maryiand- Department of Opthalmology November 2000 ~ February 2001
Ciinical Optometrist Rotation
+ Worked closely with Ophthalmologists providing Optometric care forthe folowing specialties: Retina, Glaucoma
andOculoplasis.
‘The New England Eye Institute- Contact Lens Service December 1999 ~ November 2000
Clinical Optometrist Rotation (Honors)
* Provided regular and specialty contact lens fting
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science: Spring 1997
Major: Science,Minor: Spanish
University of Salamanca, Spain
_SludyAbroad Program_ Spring 1995,
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
“otomeitry Licenses: Maryland- TA 1734; Washington, DC - OP 1000050
TLC Vision Cextitications:
CCinical Director Training August 2003
Vis Excimer,System Operator Training h2004
LECTURING EXPERIENCE
‘American Optometric Association Conference- Orlando, Florida June 2010
Relractive Surgery Lecture: Panel discussion and Comeal Mapping
Vision Expo West - Las Vegas, Nevada October 2008
Reiractive Surgery Lecture: PRK
TLC Annapolis Affiliated Doctor Network - Annapolis, Maryland October 2008
RetractiveSurgery Lecture: DyEye and Lasik - -
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Optometric Assocation
Maryland Optometric Association
‘NationalOptometricAssocati
HONORS, AWARDS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS
The New England College of Optometry, MA
‘Minofity Scholarship
Honors- Contact Lens Service, Optometry Service
Pennsylvania State University, PA
‘Minority Scholarship
 Executive Officeof the Mayor~ Mayor’s OfficeofTalent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
LaMia Jones
Dr. LaMia Jones is a licensed Optometrist and Owner of Novi Eye
Associates, LLC. She also serves as a current member on the Board of
Optometry.
Dr. Jones previously worked as the Clinical and Executive Director of
TLC Vision Annapolis where she was responsible for educating and
evaluating patients, along with training all clinical staff. After serving
in this position for ten years, Dr. Jones decided to focus her advanced
clinical knowledge and business expertise on establishing her own
private practice.
‘A Ward 5 resident, Dr. LaMia Jones received a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State
University and a Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College ofOptometry.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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WE ARE
WASHINGTON
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Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
Betsy Cavendish
July 17, 2023
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Dr. David Reed, Dr. LaMia
Jones, Dr. Lisa Johnson, and Dr. Gregory D. Foley as membersofthe Board of
Optometry
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 Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Officeof the Mayor, at
202-724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
LeggberA Gentle
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
The Toh A,WilsonBuilding 1350Pennsylvania Avenus, NW > Suite300”» Washington,
DiC, 20001 + Office 202)724-7681