September 19, 2023
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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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14 To confirm the appointment of Ms. Debra Kilpatrick Byrd to the Commission on Poverty.
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16 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
17 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on Poverty Debra Kilpatrick Byrd Confirmation
18 Resolution of 2023 ".
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20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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22 Ms. Debra Kilpatrick Byrd
23 New York A venue, NW
24 Washington, DC 20005
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27 as an at-large representative member of the Commission on Poverty, pursuant to section 102 of
28 the Commission on Poverty Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, effective March 16, 2021
29 (D.C. Law 23-184; D.C. Official Code § 3-641.02), for a term to end two years from the date of
30 confirmation.
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.
 DEBRA KILPATRICK BYRD
Address: 21st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018
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PROFESSIONAL GOAL - DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT OR PROGRAMS
‘A dynamic and versatile leader with over three decades of robust and cross-cultural experience with
‘comprehensive business/technical skillset for implementing a moves management system and development of
‘new appeals to engage individuals to support donor management program. History of commitment to bottom-line
objectives and professional achievements. Creative problem solver, able to think logically and pay close attention
to details.
Made a vital contribution in spearheading the strategic end-to-end implementation of the annual ADA Disparities
Partnership Forum. instrumentally handled the overall implementation and organization of the annual BET
‘Women’s Health Symposium tour and the BET Summer Camp for Gitls. Secured $3Milion grant from General Mills
‘a5 well as multi-year corporate donations and grants from Walmart, Pepco, Comcast, and various health
‘companies.
Maintained robust working relationships with and served as a liaison between different government agencies,
corporations, and other organizations. A recognized senior strategic advisor to management on program risk and
providing various options to reduce risk on projects. Proven experience in scaling program service and raising
revenue, with demonstrated abilty to both lead and build the capabilities of a driven, bright, and diverse team.
PROFESSIONAL VALUE OFFERED
Strategy Management Budgeting & Forecasting Staff Recruitment
Program/Project Management Finance Management Content Development
Governance Donor Record Management Training and Mentoring
Business Development Data and Trend Analysis ‘Stakeholder Management
Public Relations Fund Raising ‘Team Building & Leadership
CAREER PROGRESSION
DOWNTOWN DC BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2020 Present
DirectorofHomeless Services
* Senior staff responsible for al aspects of homeless services for the DBID territory to ensure unhoused
‘community receives the highest level of resources allowable.
‘© Oversee the operations of the Downtown Day Services Center to ensure day-to-day operations and
‘execution of activities towards a housing first model
* Key liaison between DBID, stakeholders, residents and the unhoused community.
© Serve as housing and homelessness expert among local and national groups.
'* Oversee homeless data collection systems.
‘THE SALVATION ARMY, WASHINGTON, DC 2018-2020
Major Gifts Officer
'* Identifying and soliciting major gifts from current and new donors to increase funding opportunities.
'* Spearheading moving mid-level donors to the major gift level to attain annual goal
'* Developing comprehensive development plans, including research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of
‘major gift donors/prospects; supporting other strategic efforts to meet annual goals and position.
‘* Supporting Director of Development by contributing to planning, developing, and evaluating an aggressive
major gifts program and development strategies to achieve goals of the department and area command,
Playing a prominent role in undertaking capital/endowment campaigns as and when needed.
© Maintaining robust working relationships with the division staff by sharing information to enhance the overall
effectiveness and efficiency of the area command fundraising efforts.
'* Tracked and cultivated donors / prospects, including donor database and wealth screening tools through
utilizing various systems and software.
‘+ Enhanced the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the area command fundraising efforts by maintaining
robust relations with the Division (Fundraising and Planned Giving) staff through sharing information
‘+ Making a vital contribution to participating in any capital campaigns as requested,
CENTRAL UNION MISSION, WASHINGTON, DC 2014-2018
Assistant Director of Community Engagement
* Delivered program services to achieve outreach and community af airs goals.
‘* Accomplished the Donor and Sponsorship program as a critical aspectof fundraising development.
* Involved in planning, developing, executing, administering and monitoring fundraising programs and targeting
the assigned area under the directionof the Board of Directors.
‘+ Handled the accountability for corporate, donor and volunteer relationship management thru events and
programs to encourage engagement and philanthropic opportunities.
‘+ Performed various program management duties, including program research, program development, strategic
planning, staff recruitment, program execution, and website content development.
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, ALEXANDRIA, VA 2012-2014
rector, High-Risk Programs
* Delivered direction and leadership toward the accomplishment of the association’s philosophy, mission,
strategy as well as its annual goals and objectives.
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‘* Accomplished various project management activities, including collating data, research, planning, costing out,
delegating roles and responsibilities to individuals and teams
‘* Drove significant efforts in putting together full project plans, over-arching project management, tracking
budgets, ensuring successful delivery as well as evaluation and post-event reporting.
* Cooperated with organizational and media partners to evaluate communication needs and accomplish the
design, production, and dissemination of print andelectronicevent promotion.
‘+ _ Handled various media channels, including social media, online development, and webcast.
BET FOUNDATION(BET NETWORKS), WASHINGTON, DC 2007-2010
Acting Executive Director
‘+ Premeditated the delivery of the overall programs/activities in accordance with the goals of the foundation.
‘+ Cooperated with the Ad Sales and Marketing Teams to articulate revenue streamstosustain programs.
‘* Improved network revenue through effective advertising sales and corporate sponsorship strategies.
* _ Executed action plan; increased attendance to the Women’s Health Symposium from 500 to 6K participants.
‘AARP, WASHINGTON, DC 2004 - 2007
National Program Coordinator
‘* Increased federal employment opportunities for senior citizens by handling nationwide responsibility in
synchronizing with various federal agencies.
‘+ _Prearranged thedelivery and executionof the organization's annual conference of Best Employer's Program.
PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION, WASHINGTON, DC 2002-2004
Senior Grants Specialist
‘* Accomplished the pre- and post-award administration process of contracts and grants and applied knowledge
of pertinent federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
‘* Organized quarterly Washington, DC appropriations discussions and Capitol Hill visits for grant program
‘managers and non-profit groups from Puerto Rico.
‘* _Interacted with the US Department of Agriculture in managing multi-year acquisitions contracts.
DC FIRE & EMS DEPARTMENT, WDC 2000 - 2002
Director of Research & Development
‘+ Developed and implemented effective research strategies in branding and advertisement placement to
increase customer base and expand reach within state and federal sector.
«Increased company participation in tradeshows, conferences, emergency management and other special
events to increase brand awareness.
‘* Served as liaison with the DC Chamber of Commerce.
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADM., WDC. 1997-2000
Highway Safety Specialist (COTR)
‘+ Managed the responsibility for federal contracts to adhere to policies, researching correspondence from our
business partners, and preparing monthly activity reports as required.
PAST EXPERIENCE
CULTURAL TOURISM DC, WASHINGTON, DC 2011-2012
Director of Programs & Innovations Consultant
8. SMITH’S RESTAURANT GROUP, WASHINGTON, OC 2010-2011
Director of Catering Consultant
GOVERNOR OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY, ATLANTA, GA. 1995 ~ 1997
State Planner
MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, ATLANTA, GA. 1992-1995
Executive Assistant
 OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, ATLANTA, GA. 1988-1992
Legislative Aide
NNW GEORGIAGIRL SCOUTCOUNCIL, INC., ATLANTA, GA. 1986-1988
Resource Coordinator
CREDENTIALS
‘* AmeriCorps Member, 2017.
EDUCATION.
Bachelor of Business
Ad inistration, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1991.
References and verifying documentation furnished upon request
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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
Debra Kilpatrick Byrd
Debra Kilpatrick Byrd possesses over three decadesof organizational
management, community development and outreach, government
relations, fundraising development, and homeless advocacy
experience. Ms. Kilpatrick Byrd has been responsible for nationally
acclaimed initiatives that specialize in non-profit program
development and operations.
Over her career, Ms. Kilpatrick Byrd has made vital contributions in
spearheading the strategic implementation of nationally recognized
initiatives for The American Diabetes Association, The BET Network, The Salvation Army,
AARP, and The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. One significant example is
displayed when Debra instrumentally launched the overall implementation and organizationof the
BET Network's Women’s Health Symposium three-year national tour affecting nine states. She
secured a 3-million dollar grant from General Mills Corporation as well as multi-year corporate
donations from Walmart, Pepco, Coca Cola Consolidated Bottling Company, Comeast, and
various companies to address health and housing disparities among underserved communities for
women of color.
Ms. Kilpatrick Byrd’s recent appointment as Director of Homeless Services for the Downtown DC
Business Improvement District (DBID) allows her a platform to build a balanced community for
the housed and unhoused. She serves on several local and national workgroups for the specific
goal ofcreating affordable housing for all.
‘A Ward 5 resident, Ms. Kilpatrick Byrd eared a Bachelor of Business Administration from
Georgia State University.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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WE ARE
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Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
‘Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
Betsy Cavendish
June 20, 2023
Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Debra Kilpatrick Byrd,
Corinne Cannon, Dr. Marla M. Dean, Nechama Masliansky, Elijah Moses,
Patricia Stamper, and Rachael Stephens as at-large members of the Commission
on Poverty
This is to Certif¥y that this oftice has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. This legal sufficiency is based on confirmation from
the Mayor's OfficeofTalent and Appointments that all persons submitted for nomination meet all
applicable eligibility requirements related to income and residence pursuant to D.C. Official Code
§ 3-641.02(b).
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.
Legerer A Galena:
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
The JohnA. Wilson Building + 1350Pennsylvania Avenue, NW > Suite300 + Washingion, DIC. 20008 + Office (202) 724-7081