MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
February 22, 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 Food Policy Council and
Director Establishment Act of 2014, effective March 10, 2015 (D.C. Law 20-191; D.C. Official Code
§ 48-313), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Beverley Wheeler
10th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
(Ward 1)
for appointment as a voting member of the Food Policy Council, replacing Winnie Huston, for a
term to end March 1, 2026.
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 me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
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 appointment of Beverley Wheeler to the Food Policy Council.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Food Policy Council Beverley Wheeler Confirmation Resolution
19 of 2024".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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28 Council and Director Establishment Act of 2014, effective March 10, 2015 (D.C. Law 20-191;
29 D.C. Official Code § 48-312), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Winnie Huston, for a term to
30 end March 1, 2026.
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.
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Beverley R. Wheeler, Ed. D.
Executive Summary
An innovative Senior Policy Analyst with a background in corporate and public sector process development, crisis resolution,
civic engagement, community/economic development and planning as well as policy development and implementation. Over 30
years of progressive experience in all phases of public and private sector policy development. Recognized as a dynamic proactive
problem solver who readily identifies business problems, formulates solutions, and initiates change and implements new
processes in challenging and diverse environments.
Business Acumen
Organizational Management Policy Formulation Civic Engagement
Community & Economic Development Strategic Planning Project Management
Policy Implementation Capital Planning Executive Board Leadership
Public Speaking & Presentations Training Organizational Change Agent
Professional Experience
D.C. Central Kitchen Chief Knowledge Officer October 2022 -Present
Washington, DC
The Chief Knowledge Officer is responsible for the Knowledge and Innovation Department which drives internal
program evaluation and learning; external knowledge sharing; and public sector engagement that addresses the
systemic failures behind hunger and poverty in our community.
D.C. Hunger Solutions Director August 2015- Present
Washington, DC
D. C. Hunger Solutions is a non-profit policy and advocacy group which seeks to create a hunger-free community and improve
the nutrition, health, economic security, and well-being of low-income residents of the District of Columbia. As the Director, I
am responsible for leading the efforts to:
• Improve public policies to end hunger, reduce poverty, promote nutrition and increase the availability of healthy
affordable food in low-income areas;
• Maximize participation in all federal nutrition programs (SNAP, school meals, early childhood nutrition, WIC and
summer meals); and
• Educate the public about both the stark reality of hunger’s existence in the midst of plenty and the real opportunities
for effective solutions.
Carnegie Mellon University Adjunct Faculty August 2012 – Current
Washington, DC
As adjunct faculty member in:
• the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Science, I teach a course on advocacy, policy and practice to
undergraduate students attending the Washington Semester Program of the Institute for Politics and Strategy.
• the H. John Heinz College, I advise a group of public policy graduate students in a project management course entitled
Systems Synthesis. The System Synthesis course represents the students’ capstone project prior to graduation and
receiving a M.S. in Policy and Public Management. During SY2012-2013, the students reviewed charter school
autonomy in the District of Columbia. The SY2014-2015 student cohort conducted data analysis for the DC Central
Kitchen.
Center City Public Charter Schools President & CEO June 2010 – June 2012
Washington, DC
Center City PCS is an independent Local Education Agency comprised of six (6) schools in low income neighborhoods serving
1400 students in Pre-Kindergarten to Eighth grade. As President and CEO, I was responsible for:
• Assuring the organization’s mission and programs were accomplished
• Overseeing the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and services
• Advising, informing and supporting the Board of Directors
• Developing and maintaining relationships with federal/local government; corporate and nonprofit entities
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• Overseeing systems, procedures, finance and operations
District of Columbia State Board of Education Executive Director November 2007 – June 2010
Washington, D.C.
As the Executive Director, I was responsible for:
• Ensuring the performance of the State Board’s regulatory responsibilities
• Managing communications for the State Board of Education
• Providing general assistance to the State Board President and Board members in the furtherance of their duties
• Coordinating Board Task force participation
• Soliciting and reviewing feedback from external stakeholders for State Board consideration
Council of the District of Columbia Chief of Staff August 2005 - November 2007
Washington, D.C.
As the Chief of Staff to Councilmember Phil Mendelson (D At-Large, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee), my responsibilities
included:
• General management of both his personal office and the Judiciary Committee office
• Assisting in the hiring and staff training
• Responding to press calls and public inquiries
• Directing field constituent services concerns
• Reviewing committee reports
• Contributing to policy development
• Staffing the councilmember on the Committee on Education, Libraries & Recreation
The Pendleton Group President December 2003 – On-going
Washington, D.C.
The Pendleton Group (TPG) is a small, woman-owned consulting firm providing professional services to local governments,
community groups, non-profit organizations and small businesses in the areas of strategic planning, civic engagement,
facilitation, and asset mapping. The mission of the group is to build equitable communities through outreach, education and
training. TPG has provided community group facilitation services for the DC Public Schools through the DC Educational
Compact and to the DC Office of Planning as part of the Comprehensive Plan development process. TPG provided a strategic
review of literacy programs for the DC State Education Office. TPG has provided contract and proposal review for the Office of
the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and Office of the Chief Technology Office (OCTO).
Executive Office of the Mayor Executive Director March 2000– December 2003
Washington, D.C. Neighborhood Action
Neighborhood Action was the signature initiative of Mayor Anthony A. Williams. Its mission was to rebuild citizen trust in
government by ensuring citizens a voice in setting city and neighborhood priorities, delivering high quality services in every
neighborhood through multi-agency collaboration and maintaining sustained civic engagement. My responsibilities included:
• Conducting bi-annual Citywide Citizen summits to gain resident feedback on priorities and budget
• Monitoring the development of Strategic Neighborhood Action Plans for all neighborhoods in the city
• Coordinating the activities Neighborhood Services, Neighborhood Planning and Community Outreach
• Developing, publishing and monitoring the Citywide Strategic Plan
• Supervising the Office of Partnerships & Grants Development, DC Commission on National & Community
Service and the DC Youth Advisory Council
• Co-Chairing the Neighborhood College Program
• Delivering a number of presentations on civic engagement, participatory democracy, neighborhood strategic
planning to delegations from the Ukraine, Russia, the Netherlands, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, and Poland
• Participating in a protocol agreement with South Africa on civic engagement.
KPMG Consulting, LLP Senior Consultant March 1997- March 2000
Public Services Consulting Practice in Washington, D.C.
Provided consultative services in the areas of business management improvement, training and strategic planning for federal
services clients that included: the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Education, U.S. Congress,
Office of the Inspector General, and the Department of Commerce. Provided similar services to the Higher Education, Research
and Not-for-Profit practice within the firm.
• Responsible for data collection, management, analysis and monitoring for 26 troubled HOPE VI urban
revitalization grantees valued at over $650 million in support of HUD grant managers. This information was used
to develop critical program status reports to HUD officials, Congress, GAO, and other program stakeholders. This
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effort resulted in the program being recognized as one of the top five managed federal programs.
• Prepared and conducted training sessions for all 129 Public Housing Authority (PHA) grantees on the correct
reporting processes and program management issues surrounding their HUD HOPE VI grants. As a result, PHAs
improved their reporting and day-to-day program management.
• Assisted in the development of the disaster recovery plan for the Howard University Y2K PMO Event
Management Center. The center was the command center for all University-wide systems. Interfaced with
emergency service and other crisis response teams. Refined implementation processes that resulted in a smooth
transition to the year 2000.
• Conducted a comprehensive organizational performance audit of the U.S. House of Representatives for the Office
of the Inspector General. The audit allowed the OIG to close several previous audit findings.
BRW and Associates Principal November 1995- March 1997
Provided independent business consulting services to small businesses, non-profit community groups and foundations in the areas
of strategic planning, economic development, community revitalization and grants management.
• Developed a strategic plan and business-operating plan for the newly formed Ronald H. Brown Foundation that
was interested in developing an educational institution using distance learning, corporate/university collaboration,
and executive education.
• Produced a post-election seminar for students at four universities and colleges using distance-learning technology
for the Ronald H. Brown Center for Politics and Commercial Diplomacy.
• Teamed with MCSI Technologies, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive agency business process review using a Joint
Application Design process and staff interviews to support software development for the District of Columbia
Department of Human Services - Child Welfare Information Systems (CWIS) Project. Conducted detailed risk
assessment analysis and modeling to quickly identify at-risk youth.
Executive Office of the Mayor Assistant Project Manager February 1995 - November 1995
Washington, D.C. MCI Arena Task Force
• Responsible for the District of Columbia's day-to-day support of the public-private agreement between the Abe
Pollin Organization and the government in the construction of the downtown sports arena.
• Conducted oversight and construction management guidance for all participating city government agencies.
• Monitored contracts, performed financial management reviews, negotiated contracts and land acquisition,
monitored relocation of employees, Metro connection oversight, Congressional charter amendments, environment
impact statement and all regulatory reviews and changes. This resulted in the project becoming a model for
municipal public-private partnerships by being completed on time and on budget.
• Interfaced with community organizations, businesses and developers to craft a redevelopment strategy that
resulted in much of the revitalization of the East End business district.
Office of Policy, Planning & Evaluation Administrator November 1992- November 1995
Washington, D.C. Department of Recreation & Parks
• Responsible for all safety and security issues, policy development, legal requirements, contract reviews,
information systems development, public-private partnerships, project development and oversight for capital
projects, staff training, and the development of the agency operating budget.
• Developed the user fee policy and created an Enterprise Fund to manage private donations and activities.
• Raised and/or leveraged over $2 million for agency infrastructure and program development through federal
grants, public/private partnerships and community involvement.
Office of the City Administrator Special Assistant for Economic Development November 1989- November 1992
Washington, D.C.
• Served as primary staff advisor to the City Administrator on economic development issues and represented the
City Administrator at specific public engagements.
• Provided guidance to ten economic development agencies as well as the Department of Public Works and the
Office of Productivity Management Services.
• Planned, developed and coordinated special projects, conducted fact-finding investigations, reviewed contracts,
budget requests and legislative testimony. Developed background papers for use by the City Administrator and the
Mayor in presentations to Congressional committees, national organizations, community groups and the media.
Other Relevant Experience
Board member, D.C. Central Kitchen
Member, Public Management Institute- DC Chapter
Former Board Member, Center City Public Charter School (Six campus Catholic conversion system)
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Founding Board Member, Excel Academy Public Charter School (All girls PreK through 5 th grade)
Member (Former), State Advisory Panel on Special Education (State Education Office)
Member (Former)-Parent Advisory, State Enforcement and Investigation Division, DCPS-Office of Special Education
Member, Steering Committee, CollaborationDC (civic engagement, collaboration, partnerships)
Board Member (Former), Washington Parks & People (park revitalization)
Board Member, Save the Tivoli (historic preservation)
Campaign Chairperson, Phil Mendelson for DC Council (1998)
Development Corporation of Columbia Heights (DCCH) (Washington, DC) Former
Member, Board of Directors
Former Chairperson, Housing & Economic Development Committee
President, CMU Alumni Association (2010-2012)
Member, Carnegie Mellon Board of Trustees (Committees; Advancement, Education) (2010-2012)
Member, Alumni Executive Board, CMU Alumni Association (2004-2014)
Member, Andrew Carnegie Society
Member, Carnegie Mellon Black Alumni Association- Director of Academic & College Engagement
H. John Heinz III College of Public Policy and Management, Carnegie Mellon University
Member, Dean’s Advisory Council)
Former Member, Alumni Executive Board
Former Member, Strategic Planning Committee
Member, Dean’s Circle
Stone Ridge -School of the Sacred Heart (Bethesda, Maryland)
Former Member, Board of Trustees (1994-2000)
Former Co-Chair, Stone Ridge Alumnae Board
Former, Member, Buildings and Grounds Committee
Committee of 100 for the Federal City (Washington, D.C.) (Land- use planning organization) Lifetime
Member,
Co-Chair, Visions Awards Committee (2014)
Board of Trustees (1998-1999) (2009-2011) (2012- present)
Former Chair, Housing and Economic Development Committee
Former Member, Zoning Committee
Member, Nominating Committee 2009
Former Board Member, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy committee
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