MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
July 2, 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 D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(h) and Mayor’s
Order 2009-11, dated February 2, 2009, I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Ericka Black
Eads Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019
(Ward 7)
for reappointment as a real estate salesperson licensed in the District member of the Real Estate
Commission, for a term to end December 13, 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 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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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the reappointment of Ericka Black to the Real Estate Commission.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Real Estate Commission Ericka Black Confirmation Resolution
19 of 2024".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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23 Eads Street, NE
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28 established by D.C. Official Code§ 47-2853.06(h) and Mayor's Order 2009-11 , dated February
29 2, 2009, for a term to end December 13, 2027.
30 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
31 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
32 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 Ericka S. Black, MPA
Work The District of Columbia Real Estate Commission Washington, DC
Experience: DC Real Estate Commission May 2019-NOW
 Mayoral Appointee to the DC Real Estate Commission.
 Regulate the licenses of professional real estate agents and protects consumers by upholding the District of Columbia
real estate license law.
 Member of the Education Committee which approves continuing education providers and classes for licenses.
 Member of ARELLO (Association of Real Estate License Law Officials) an international organization facilitating the
exchange of ideas and cooperation among real estate regulatory agencies and policy makers in the area of real
property.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Washington, DC
Multi-Million Dollar Producer with 10+ years of experience November 2009-NOW
Residential & Commercial REALTOR®
 Highly skilled and Top Buyer’s Agent for the Coldwell Banker Dupont-Logan office.
 Gross sales rank in the top 15% out of 92,000 worldwide.
 Specialize in both listing and selling residential properties and real estate investing.
 Recognized as Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Rising Star and International Sterling Society Member.
 Utilize marketing and negotiation skills to close the home purchase for sellers and buyers.
 Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys, and all personnel involved in closing
transactions.
 Facilitate the closing process on behalf of the clients and insured that all parts of the contracts were met prior to
closing.
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 7D Washington, DC
Elected Official- 7D06 Single Member District Commissioner (2013/15 Term) January 2013- January 2015
Treasurer
 Monitored the District of Columbia's Council Budget for planning and income projections for the Commission's
upcoming fiscal year budget.
 Coordinated budget planning, formulation, presentation and execution analysis to construct a budget with input from
the Commission and the public.
 Tracked expenditures to monitor office budget compliance with the District of Columbia's Auditor's Office.
 Disbursed funds and pay bills promptly as approved by Advisory Neighborhood Commission 7D.
 Provided a monthly report with reconciled reports of obligations and expenditures with authorizations to the
Commission.
 Maintained accurate financial records throughout the year to be reviewed at any time by the Commission, District of
Columbia's Auditor's Office members, and the public.
 Provided the District of Columbia's Auditor's Office and the Commission with a quarterly report of income and
expenditures.
Community Advocate
 Neighborhood priorities were awareness, involvement, engagement, beautification, economic development and safety.
 Considered a wide range of policies and programs affecting my neighborhood, including traffic, parking, recreation,
street improvements, liquor licenses, zoning, economic development, police protection, sanitation and trash collection,
and the District's annual budget.
Office of the Governor Washington, DC
North Carolina Washington Office January 2011- April 2014
Interim Manager
 Provided the Governor and senior staff in Raleigh with timely, accurate, reliable information and advice on federal
affairs matters.
 Served as liaison to the White House, the NC delegation, the National Governors Association, the Southern Governors
Association, and other groups and coalitions.
 Assisted and serve as an information, planning and coordination resource for Federal agencies and officials in dealing
with North Carolina issues, interests, and official travel to the State.
 Supported and encourage State agencies in pursuit of federal grant resources.
 Represented the interests of the Governor and the State at all times.
 Federal Legislative Assistant
 Maintained strong relationships with NC Congressional delegation and staff to facilitate the public policy process.
 Kept North Carolina’s decision-makers informed by monitoring workforce development, education, natural resources
and transportation legislative developments in Congress and at relevant federal agencies.
 Planned meetings between the NC Congressional delegation and various agency officials, stakeholders and
constituents.
 Office administrator and desktop support member for the North Carolina Federal Affairs team.
 Intern coordinator; key responsibilities were interviewing, selecting, training, and supervising interns.
North Carolina General Assembly Raleigh, NC
Senator Doug Berger; Co-chair Appropriations Subcommittee on Health January 2007- December 2010
Legislative Research Assistant
 Served as a key advisor to state senator; core responsibilities were legislative research and constituent relations.
 Planned, organized and managed grant-writing workshops to provide constituents with technical assistance to apply
for state funding, district forums to give present legislative updates and town hall meetings about healthcare reform.
 Coordinated and facilitated district meetings with Elected Officials, District Boards of Commissioners, Boards of
Education, ministers, senior citizens, local community organizations and other public stakeholders.
 Monitored projects and programs that received funding in senator’s district and reported the impact to constituents and
public stakeholders in a weekly e-newsletter.
 Tracked and monitored legislation through the Senate and House.
Community Gospel Truth Ministry District Heights, MD
Involvement: Minister and Inreach Ministry Coordinator January 2011- Now
 Responsible for ensuring that our members always feel valued and loved by checking on their well-being and
providing small tokens of appreciation throughout the year.
D.C. Chapter / NCCU Alumni Association
Financial Member January 2011- Now
Urban Housing Alliance Washington, DC
Community Volunteer December 2011- Now
 Assist with implementing a range of educational advocacy, services and programs to fight displacement of low and
moderate income residents, improve their quality of life, and to foster economic development that uplifts the
community and its constituents.
Neighborhood Energy Retrofit Program/Clean Energy Durham Durham, NC
East Durham Volunteer July 2010- December 2010
 Canvassed and organized workshops in East Durham encouraging homeowners to participate in the program
Education: North Carolina Central University Durham, NC
Masters of Public Administration GPA: 4.0 August 2009
Relevant Coursework:
Public Finance and Budgeting, Urban and Regional Economic Development, Economic Consequences of Policy, Quantitative
Analysis and Program Evaluation, Administrative Leadership, Public Policy Formation and Analysis, Principles of Public
Management, Administrative Organizational, Professional Skills Lab I, and Non-Profit Management
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology (Minor: Spanish) GPA: 3.7 May 2007
Proficiencies: Governmental Relations, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS
International International Service Learning Project May 2009
Experience: Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Monrovia, Liberia
Cultural Immersion Alternative Spring Break Program
Southern Italy & Hong Kong, Japan Spring 2006 &2007
Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies Summer 2005
Cuernavaca, Mexico-Study Abroad GPA Overall: 4.0
Political Precinct Poll Worker for District of Columbia Board of Elections 2012- 2018 Primary Elections
Experience: Special Elections
General Elections
 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Ericka S. Black
Ms. Ericka S. Black is a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty and a current
member of the Real Estate Commission.
Ms. Black consistently ranks in the Top 100 agents within Coldwell Banker’s
30 Mid-Atlantic Region officers. As a highly recognized and sought-after
residential and commercial Realtor, Ms. Black wants to financially empower
others through real estate investment. Ms. Black remains adept at anticipating
market shifts and continues to offer a valuable perspective when selling and
purchasing different types of homes. Ms. Black also served as Ward 7D
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and Treasurer, where she advocated for a wide array of
services and programs affecting her community and coordinated the budgeting process with input
from the community and Commission. In addition, Ms. Black served the public sector as the North
Carolina Washington Office Interim Manager and Federal Legislative Assistant. In these roles,
Ms. Black kept North Carolina’s key decision makers abreast of legislative developments in
workforce planning, education, and several other key service areas.
Ms. Black has ranked in the top 1% for Mid-Atlantic region volume and top 3% in International
Sales volume. She has also received the America’s Best Real Estate Professionals Award and the
Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite Award.
A Ward 7 resident, Ms. Black earned her bachelor of arts in sociology with a minor in Spanish and
a master of public administration from North Carolina Central 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: June 12, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Frank Pietranton, Ramona
Barber, Joseph Borger, Monique Ownes, Ericka Black, and Edward Downs as
members of the Real Estate Commission
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