MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
February 20, 2024
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 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 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 individual:
Mr. Reginald Van Lee
10th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Ward 2)
for reappointment as a member and Chairperson of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, for a
term to end June 30, 2027.
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 Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments,
should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
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at the request of the Mayor
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the reappointment of Reginald Van Lee to the Commission on the Arts and
16 Humanities.
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18 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
19 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on the Arts and Humanities Reginald Van Lee
20 Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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29 section 4 of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C.
30 Law 1-22; D.C. Official Code§ 39-203), for a term to end June 30, 2027.
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.
 REGINALD “REGGIE” VAN LEE
SUMMARY
Executive Partner & Managing Director at AlixPartners, bringing over three decades of global experience in advising corporations and
boards of directors. Recognized for leading organizational transformations, corporate strategy, diversity initiatives, and talent
management.
RECOGNITION
Top 25 Consultant in the World - Consulting Magazine
Washington Minority Business Leader - Washington Business Journal
Black Engineer of the Year - Black Engineer Magazine
LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS
• Executive Leadership Council • Studio Museum in Harlem
• Women’s Venture Capital Fund II • Black Theatre Coalition
• National CARES Mentoring Movement • Gospel Music Haus Museum
• Blair House Foundation • Tony Award Nominating and Voting Board
• Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts
(CAAPA)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALIXPARTNERS
Executive Partner & Managing Director
• Lead advisor to corporations and boards on performance and technology strategies.
• Provide strategic guidance and implementation support to drive organizational success.
CARLYLE GROUP
Chief Transformation Officer
• Led comprehensive organizational change initiatives across culture, structure, design, strategy, diversity, and talent.
• Successfully tied diversity to executive compensation to drive inclusion and equity.
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON
Executive Vice President
• Advised clients on strategic transformation, merger integration, and organizational design.
• Delivered high-impact solutions to drive performance and growth.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Civil Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration Harvard University
 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Reginald Van Lee
Reginald (Reggie) Van Lee is a philanthropist, an arts advocate, and
retired Executive Vice President of the global management and
technology consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton. He was appointed by
President Obama to the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts and was formerly appointed by
President Obama to the President’s Committee on the Arts and the
Humanities. He is the co-author of the book, “Mega communities –
How Leaders of Government, Business and Non-Profits Can Tackle
Today’s Global Challenges Together.”
Born in the late 1950’s in Houston, Texas, Mr. Van Lee was raised in the segregated south as a
little black boy, who happened to be gay, and didn’t dwell on the negative aspects of being different
– he used his “differentness” to thrive. He had a dream to be somebody and through his drive, and
support from his family, and his community, he was able to make those dreams come true.
While working at Booz Allen, Mr. Van Lee discovered a desire to find his journey to purpose and
do everything he could to support the arts and other aspects of communities he loved, and in which
he believed. Among other awards recognizing his commitment to service, he received New York
University’s C. Walter Nichols Award for outstanding community service, the Abyssinian
Development Corporation Renaissance Award for his long-time and faithful commitment to the
Harlem community and the Percy E. Sutton Civic Leadership Award from the Apollo Theater
Foundation, and was recognized as one of New York’s finest Philanthropists. Mr. Van Lee serves
as Chairman of the board of the Washington Performing Arts and of the National CARES
Mentoring Movement. He is a Trustee of the Studio Museum in Harlem and is a member of the
Executive Leadership Council. He is Vice Chair of the board of The Washington Ballet.
A Ward 2 resident, Mr. Van Lee is a founding member of the Clinton Global Initiative.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: January 25, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Gretchen Wharton,
Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, Cora Masters Barry, and Reginald Van Lee as
members of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found it 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.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681