MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
June 11, 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 102 of the Commission on Poverty
Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, effective March 16, 2021 (D.C. Law 23-184; D.C. Official
Code § 3-641.02), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Mr. Daryl R. Wright
Tuckerman Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
(Ward 4)
for appointment as an at-large member of the Commission on Poverty, replacing Patricia Stamper, for
the remainder of an unexpired term to end November 18, 2025.
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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Chairman Phil Mendelson
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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 Daryl R. Wright to the Commission on Poverty.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on Poverty Daryl R. Wright Confirmation
19 Resolution of 2024".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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22 Mr. Daryl R. Wright
23 Tuckerman Street, NW
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27 as an at-large member of the Commission on Poverty, established by section 102 of the
28 Commission on Poverty Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, effective March 16, 2021 (D.C.
29 Law 23-184; D.C. Official Code § 3-641.02), replacing Patricia Stamper, for the remainder of an
30 unexpired term to end November 18, 2025.
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.
DARYL R WRIGHT
SUMMARY CONTACT
Strategic-thinking Vice President experienced in supporting corporate Address:
initiatives and promoting brand by cultivating relationships with Phone:
community stakeholders, businesses, agencies and City officials. Email:
Dynamic business builder with astute negotiation skills, decisive
leadership style, strategic planning abilities; Posses a strong background
in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for SKILLS
challenges and focused on meeting future demands.. Self-motivated • Cost analysis and savings
service focused professional seeking to leverage both education and • Process improvements
experience in Senior Management. Demonstrated history of creating • Strategic planning and execution
mutually beneficial alliances with organization leaders to effectively • Business Development
align with and support key business initiatives. • Performance Analysis
• Policy and procedure development
• Performance metrics analysis
EDUCATION • Relationship building and retention
Certification, Financial Management, 11/1987 • Presentations
Investment Training Institute - Atlanta, GA • Customer and employee rapport
Emphasis in Finance and Risk Management Series 7 Certification • Relationship building
• Coaching and mentoring
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, 08/1987 • Budget development
South Carolina State University - Orangeburg, SC • Staff training/development
• Effective leader
EXPERIENCE
Vice President Emergency Services, 03/2021 to Current
So Others Might Eat - Washington, DC
• Plan overall strategy and organizational decision making in
conjunction with Leadership need Ops Team
• Provide clear direction and leadership for departments and programs
under portfolio.
• Address dozens of community inquiries and access need and
implement actions steps
• Increased community partnerships by 25% over 2 years.
• Oversee budget development for programs and departments under
portfolio.
• Cultivate relationships with community businesses, local agencies,
corporate groups, schools and organizations that will enhance and
 benefit continuum programs.
• Serve as liaison between organization and community speaking to
corporate groups, faith based organizations, community leadership
and law enforcement addressing concerns about hunger, poverty, and
homelessness.
• Resolve issues and recommended actions based on production and
compliance reports.
• Establish performance goals for department and provided methods for
reaching milestones.
Senior Director Emergency Services, 10/2016 to 03/2021
So Others Might Eat - Washington, District Of Columbia
• Instituted formal operating procedures and enforced adherence to
policies and regulations that impacted bottom-line.
• Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
• Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to
achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
• Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target
current business conditions and forecast needs.
• Established performance goals for department and provided methods
for reaching milestones.
• Managed cross-functional collaboration to drive team engagement and
keep members on course to achieve demanding company targets.
Dining Room Program Manager, 05/2015 to 10/2016
So Others Might Eat - Washington, DC
• Managed operations of all departments and programs in portfolio.
• Developed and implemented food cost tracking system.
• Introduced ideas to promote unity and harmony through outreach
activities and leadership opportunities.
• Established new partnerships with vendors that provide substantial
cost savings.
• Planned and hosted new events exposing guests to culturally, socially,
medically, economically and financially beneficial experiences.
• Developed campaigns to introduce new funding streams and increase
monetary and non monetary donation.
• Increased volunteer opportunities in all departments by 50% . Created
new slots for groups to support activities.
• Established new cleaning protocols and to improve aesthetics.
• Lead team through challenges and team received recognition for
superior performance.
Behavioral Health Administrative Assistant, 05/2014 to 05/2015
So Others Might Eat - Washington, DC
• Managed receptionist area, greeted visitors and responded to over 40
telephone inquiries and requests for information daily.
• Coordinated rotation of daily schedule, maintained electronic client
files, and served as central point of contact for all outside vendors
needing to gain building access.
• Provided general administrative support to Clinical team such as
maintain adequate supplies, monitor petty cash, bus tokens and
money orders, plan meetings and update information on website.
• Served on Client Advisory Board, created quarterly reports on
insurance trends, maintained data on client surveys, and monitored
Diamond tracking reports on client matriculation.
Program Development Advisor, 04/2013 to 05/2015
Hope Foundation Reentry Network - Washington, DC
• Increased funding by30% by developing strategic fundraising
campaigns.
• Managed programs to support academic development and growth of
persons in transition.
• Managed facilitation of support groups
• Created and maintained reports on program performance and
participant tracking activity.%
Administrative Assistant, 01/2011 to 03/2013
Children's Law Center - Washington, DC
• Provided lead administrative support to legal staff of 75+ .
• Managed all incoming telephone calls, inquiries, greeted visitors and
clients, prepared training materials, organized trial binders and other
supporting materials needed.
• Managed daily operations including ordering supplies, scheduling
meetings, booking travel arrangements, processing mail, coordinating
conferences and organizing special events.
• Supported human resource department by performing tasks such as
conducting orientation, maintaining personnel files, addressed job
applications and organized staff interviews.
Development Advisor, 06/2010 to 01/2011
Labor Heritage Foundation - Washington, DC
• Researched grant opportunities, developed funding streams and
coordinated fund raising activities.
• Managed 10 grant projects for submission and compliance.
• Collaborated with Executive Director in defining and implementing
project funding strategies.
• Outlined academic programs to educate public on labor initiatives and
labor unions.
Administrative Assistant, 01/2005 to 01/2008
The Finance Project - Washington, DC
• Provided general administrative support to various educational
practice groups
• Managed over 500 publications in database.
• Lead administrative support for Grant Makers Income Security
Taskforce and four other project.
• Instrumental in development and implementation of on-line shopping
cart.
• Produced and edited company newsletter.
 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Daryl R. Wright
Mr. Daryl R. Wright is the Vice President of Emergency Services at
So Others Might Eat.
His passion for community and service to vulnerable and
disadvantaged populations spreads over three decades. During his
career he has managed programs in the arts, the foster care system,
medical and mental health services, and educational financing. He is
currently responsible for the strategic leadership of multiple
programs addressing poverty, hunger, and essential services.
A native Washingtonian, he currently serves on the Board of the
Better Way Program Recovery Support Services and the HOPE
Foundation Reentry Network.
A Ward 4 resident, Mr. Wright earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from South Carolina
State University.
 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: May 22, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Raymond D. Coates and
Daryl R. Wright as members of the Commission on Poverty
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 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