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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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14 To reappoint Dr. Wanda Thompson to the Citizen Review Panel.
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16 RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
17 resolution may be cited as the “Citizen Review Panel Dr. Wanda Thompson Reappointment
18 Resolutionof 2024”,
19 Sec. 2. The Councilofthe District of Columbia reappoints:
20 Wanda Thompson
21 Anacostia Road, S.E.
22 Washington, DC 20019
23 (Ward 8)
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25 as a member of the Citizen Review Panel, established by section 351 of the Preventionof Child
26 Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977, effective April 12, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-341; D.C. Official Code
27 § 4-1303.51), for
a term to end April 11, 2027.
28 Sec. 3. The Councilof the District of Columbia shall transmit a copyof this resolution,
29 upon its adoption, to the appointee, the chairperson of the Citizen Review Panel, and to the
30 Office of the Mayor.
31 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 WANDA THOMPSON, Ph.D., M.Div.
(CURRICULUM VITAE
SPECIAL EXPERIENCE:
Individual, group, and family therapy experience:
Psychological testing experience:
Trauma; child abuse and neglect, and family violence experience;
Staff and intern selection: teaching: supervision and mentoring:
‘Management of on-call scheduling:
Crisis intervention, including home visits:
Specialized training on TFCBT as part ofDC Collaborative;
National and local trainings and teaching:
Participation in inter-agency and multidisciplinary groups, forums,
and task forces.
LICENSURE; Psychologist (DC) License# PSY1449
Psychologist: (MD.) License # 03169
3/11-PRESENT — TPMMS, PLLC (Owner)
Part-time private practice with children and adults with
specialty in treating trauma victims, victimsofchild abuse and
neglect, and victims of family violence. Spiritual counseling
also available.
09/14-PRESENT Pastor
The Ambassador Baptist Church
Washington, D.C. 20020
Ordained minister serving as Shepherdofthe flock and chief
Executive officer of the Church. Performs all sacerdotal
functions ofministry and oversees all missions and ministries of
the Church, including The Ambassador Baptist Church
‘Community Residence Facility (CRF); The Ambassador Baptist
Church Food Distribution Center and The Ambassador Baptist
Church Community Development Corporation,
2006- MARCH 2011 Senior Level Clinical Psychologist:
Freddie Mac Foundation Child and Adolescent Protection Center
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Children’s National Medical Center
111 Michigan Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20010
2/91 – 2006 Coordinator, Emergency Response and Inpatient Services/
Clinical Psychologist
Freddie Mac Foundation Child and Adolescent Protection Center
Children’s National Medical Center
111 Michigan Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20010
10/87 - 2/91 Coordinator, Inpatient Services and Quality Assurance/
Clinical Psychologist
Division of Child Protection, Children’s National Medical Center
111 Michigan Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20010
12/85 - 10/87 Clinical Psychologist
Division of Child Protection
Children’s Hospital National Medical Center
Washington, D.C. 20010
5/84 - 12/85 Mental Health Specialist
Crisis Resolution Branch
South Community Mental Health Center
D.C. Government, Building 25, 1905 E Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
7/81 - 5/84 Assistant Coordinator (Therapeutic Counselor III)
Sexual Assault Service
Community Crisis Center
Montgomery County Health Department
4910 Auburn Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
1/79 - 7/81 Therapeutic Counselor II
Community Crisis Center
Montgomery County Health Department
4910 Auburn Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
4/77 - 12/78 Psychologist (Master’s Level)
HARBEL, Inc. Community Mental Health Center
5807 Harford Road
Baltimore, Maryland
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OTHER PART-TIME PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
10/01–12/2007 Therapist (Psycho-spiritual Counseling)
Garment’s Hem (Formerly IAMA Institute)
Largo, Maryland
Provide therapy for adults up to 4 hrs. per week from a Christian
perspective..
6/92 - PRESENT Assistant Pastor
The Ambassador Baptist Church
Washington, D.C.
Responsible for performing the nine sacerdotal functions of
ministers; serve as Church Administrator and Administrator of
the Church’s Christian school; previously taught daily early
morning Bible Class to Christian School students.
3/98-6/98 Consultant Psychologist
6/90 - 5/93 Consultant (Group Co-Leader)
Private Practice of Christine Courtois, Ph.D.
3 Washington Circle
Washington, D.C. 20037
7/84 - 6/86 Contract Clinician
Sexual Assault Service
Montgomery County Health Department
751 Rockville Pike, Suite 26B
Rockville, Maryland 20850
7/84 - 6/85 Contract Clinician
Crisis Intervention Service
Community Crisis Center
Montgomery County Health Department
4910 Auburn Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
GRADUATE CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
9/75 - 8/76 Graduate Assistant/Clinician
Psychological Services Center
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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7/75 - 5/76 Lecturer
Correctional Officers’ Training Program
Philadelphia Prison System
Department of Welfare
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
7/74 - 6/75 Psychology Intern
Temple University Hospital (Three Sites)
Outpatient Psychiatry Department
Crisis Center
North Central Philadelphia CMHC/MR Center
7/73 - 8/73 Consultant
Philadelphia Prison System
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5/73 - 7/73 Clinician
Psychological Services Center
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
FACULTY APPOINTMENT
July 1990 Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
- March 2011 George Washington University
-(Regular Seminars Conducted for Department of
Psychology; Other departments by request).
- Supervision (Clinical and Assessment) for
Psychology Interns. - Mentor for Psychology Interns.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
Fellow, Maryland Psychological Association
PRESENT COMMITTEES
Task Force on Family Violence, D.C. Medical Society
PAST ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AND UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES
PAST COMMITTEES
Psychology Intern Selection Committee
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Complex Case/Discharge Review Committee
Search Committee for Chairperson, Child and Adolescent Protection Center
Clinical Committee, Child Advocacy Center, Washington, D.C.
Utilization Management Oversight Committee (UMOC), CNMC
Access To Care Committee, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, CNMC
EDUCATION:
Graduate (In Chronological Order From Most Recent):
December 2020 Certificate
Masters Series for Distinguished Clergy
5/20-5/24/19 Certificate
Executive Leadership for Ministers Program
(Executive Leadership, Strategic Development, and Business
Management)
Howard University, School of Business
7/06 – 6/07 Certificate
Master Teacher Leadership Development Program (MTLDP)
George Washington University
Graduate School of Education and Human Development
1/92 - 5/96 Master Of Divinity
Howard University
Washington, D.C.
Honor: The Dean’s Award , (1 0f 3 With Top Academic Honors –
3.95 GPA)
9/72 - 5/83 Doctor of Philosophy
(Degree Conferred Clinical Psychology
1/84) Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
9/72 - 5/76 Master of Arts
Clinical Psychology
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate:
9/68 - 5/72 Bachelor of Arts (A.B.)
Psychology
Dickinson College
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
HONORS AND AWARDS
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Lifetime Achievement Award, 2020
Ward Eight Democrats
2019 Nannie Helen Burroughs Award for Pastoral Leadership
Howard University School of Divinity
Roberts, R. & Thompson, W. Support Staff Experiences on Specialized Hospital Teams,
May 15, 2008. (Poster) Research Day. Children’s National Medical Center. Received
Honorable Mention.
“Exceptional Community Service.” Presented by North Capitol Collaborative for
Child Abuse Prevention Month. April 2005.
“For Your Tutelage, Guidance and Support”. Award presented by (3) Psychology Interns
1997-2000 ( W. Barnes; M. Dadson; J. Valente).
PUBLICATIONS
Book Chapter:
Thompson, W. and McCarley, A. Practical considerations in the evaluation and
management of child neglect. Clinics in Family Practice . Volume 5, Number 1,
March 2003.
Professional Publication:
Thompson, W. and Medical Society of the District of Columbia Task Force
On Family Violence, Kim Bullock, Chair. Reporting maltreatment of children and
adolescents: A clinician’s guide. (Published through grants from Glaxo Pharmaceuticals
and Roche Pharmaceuticals).
PRESENTATIONS
National Presentations:
Thompson, W. Teaching What We Know To Future Clinicians. American Professional
Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) Conference. Atlanta, Georgia. June 2009.
Bullock, K., Jackson, B. & Thompson, W. Impact of Chronic Early Childhood Distress
on Youth Violence Outcomes. (Paper.) 11th International Conference on Social Stress
Research, Santa Fe, New Mexico, May-June 2008.
Advocacy for Sexually Abused Children. Child Advocacy Center, Chattanooga,
Tennessee. 4/26-28, 1994.
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Poster Presentations:
Thompson, W. Linking Electronic Information with Therapy. American Professional
Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC Conference), June 2010.
Roberts, R. & Thompson, W. Support Staff Experiences on Specialized Hospital Teams,
May 15, 2008. (Poster) Research Day. Children’s National Medical Center. Received
Honorable Mention.
Roberts, R. & Thompson, W. Support Staff Experiences on Specialized Hospital Teams,
May 15, 2008. (Poster )Research Day. George Washington University. April 2008.
Local Presentations:
More than 60 trainings to hospital groups, professionals, paraprofessionals, and
community groups on a variety of topics, including trauma and abuse; child
maltreatment; teen victimization; disclosures and recantation in child sex abuse cases;
assessment to diagnosis; biopsychosocial assessment and diagnosis; health issues for
adolescents and women; child abuse and domestic violence; telephone triage; cultural
diversity; multicultural issues; and other topics. (Available on request.)
Additional Specialized Training Received:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) February, April, and June
2009. Specialized training BY MUSC on this topic for cadre of mental health providers.
Series of two-day trainings plus telephone consultation with trainers.
Notary Public Training. Washington, D.C. March 1997.
Child Abuse and Exploitation: Investigative Techniques., U.S. Department
of Justice. Rosslyn, Va., 1995.
Child Abuse and Exploitation: Team Investigative Process (10/30/-11/3/94);
U.S. Department of Justice. Rosslyn, Virginia.
Professional supervision in treatment of adult survivors of incest by
Christine Courtois, Ph.D., April - December 1985.
“Involuntary Commitment” - Training Course for Credentialing as an
Officer/Agent in D.C. Training received at Crisis Resolution Branch
under auspices of the Commission on Public Health, 1985.
Certification as a Community Residential Facility Operator (Nine-Week
Course)
(Numerous Conferences and Workshops Attended By Request)
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Community Activities:
Member, Anacostia Coordinating Council
Co-Chair, Ward 8 Clergy and Faith Leaders Monthly Breakfast Meeting
Chair, Clergy for Community Wealth Preservation
Member, Wednesday Clergy
Member, Sister Clergy
Board Chair, EmpowerDC
Member, Ward 8 Food Pantry Collaborative
Member, DC Water Stakeholder Alliance Group
Member, ANC8a
Member, Fairlawn Citizens Association
Member, First Fridays Group (Public Safety)
Member, Age-Friendly DCMLK Parade and Peacewalk Committee
Member, DC Grassroots Coalition
Howard University School of Divinity Alumni Group