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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
i IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
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17 To appoint Austin Hicks Chikwendu to the Commission on Health Equity.
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19 RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
20 resolution may be cited as the “Commission on Health Equity Austin Hicks Chikwendu
21 Appointment Resolution of 2024”.
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23 Sec. 2. The Councilofthe District of Columbia appoints:
24 Ms. Austin Hicks Chikwendu
25 Montello Avenue, NE
26 Washington, D.C. 20002
27 (Ward 5)
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29 as a nonvoting Ward 5 community advisory memberofthe Commission on Health Equity,
30 established by section 5043(c)(1)(B) ofthe Commission on Health Equity Amendment Act of,
31 2016, effective October 8, 2016 (D.C. Law 21-160; D.C. Official Code § 7-756.01(c)(1)(B)),
32 replacing Dr. Jermane Bond, to serve at the pleasure of the Council.
33 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
34 upon its adoption, to the appointee, the chairperson of the Commission, and to the Officeofthe
35 Mayor.
36 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 Austin Hicks Chikwendu
tn a DC 20002
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
An accomplished and innovative executive with proven ability and over a decadeofexperience in the
behavioral health, nonprofit, and human services environments. Self-motivated and service-oriented
individual, with excellent written, verbal, strategic, andrelationship building skills. Effective
management through diligent resource allocation, with the ability to coordinate diverse cross-functional
teams and implement inclusive complex programs in order to attain business objectives.
KEY SKILLS:
Program Infrastructure & Leadership Coaching & ‘Change Management
Administration Development
Strategic Planning | ‘Stakeholder Relations | Budget Management
FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE & CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
‘Spearheaded two expansion programs with an operating budget of $2 million, 5-year forecast models, and
marketing communication plans.
Cultivated relationships with state agencies across the region to better understand their market and influence
$12 million investment.
Prescribed, improved, and monitored the quality assurance activities for all aspects of the program, including
compliance, finances, and program outcomes resulting in 3 years ofno findings or financial losses.
Created and implemented performance scorecard and infrastructure to more objectively monitor staff
performance and inform process changes and improvement plans.
EMPLOYMENT
Deputy Chief ofRegional Partnerships: Capital Area Food Bank July 2023 - Present
Responsible for ensuring both the ability of Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) and its partner network to meet
hunger needs today across user/customer segments and identifying and implementing partnerships with new,
nontraditional food actors across sectors to facilitate the movementofusers towards greater financial and food
security. Informs the philosophy and sets the strategy for the partnership and program teams, as well as pilot
projects operating across the service area. Engage with various levels of government across jurisdictions to
influence policyand budget allocations in line with evidence being gamered from the work of CAFB. Represent
CAEB on local councils, champions the case for change with intemal and external stakeholders, and ensures
funding for all partnership programs & government nutrition programs. Developmentof long-term regional
strategy for District ofColumbia, Maryland, and Norther Virginia that increases the alignmentofthe services
offered by the CAFB network with the needs of the community, using client data and partner voices as a guide.
Senior Director, DC: Capital Area Food Bank April 2019- July 2023
Ensured both the abilityof the Food Bank and its partner network to meet hunger needs across customer segments
by identifying and implementing partnerships with new, nontraditional food actors including government,
corporations, investors, community-based organizations focused on financial literacy, skill building, health, and
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housing to facilitate the movement of users towards greater security. Directly led, motivated, and inspired a team
of 5 (indirectly14) that manages relationships with over 200 DC non-profit organizations and distributes over 9
million meals annually. Thought partner in advocacy priorities of all 8 wards of the District to influence policy
and budget allocations in line with evidence being garnered from programs. Analyzed data and trends to inform
changes in strategy and tactics to achieve goals; Managed activity-based budgets, analyzing variances, and
reforecasting; Managed federal and local grants, including the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP),
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
AAFA Certified Owner & Principal Instructor, Infit360 January 2019 – Present
Responsible for all marketing, creating programs, and member engagement & follow-up. Marketing includes
creating and mapping social media content and engagement, attending community events, hosting demonstrations,
email marketing, and planning promotions amongst other activities. Programming consists of developing 45
minute sculpt standing and mat classes utilizing 3-5lb hand weights and 3lb ankle weights. Each 45-minute
session consists of a warm-up, 2 upper body segments, 2 lower body segments, 1 full body segment, and core.
Infit360 also hosts quarterly free classes for underserved groups including youth, young mothers, returning
citizens, and seniors. The overall mission of Infit360 is to create an “Inclusive Fitness” environment for all and to
foster access to fitness and wellness for those without the resources to do so.
● Fitness Snob Studio January 2019 – November 2019
● SWEAT DC December 2019 – March 2020
● Virtual & 1:1 April 2020 - Present
Project Director, Work Readiness & Job Placement: KRA February 2017 – September 2018
Responsible for monthly forecasting and billing for program operating budget of ~3.1m. With an emphasis on
performance, infrastructure, and customer engagement: Developed scorecard tool to drive individual staff
performance; improved cross-functional teaming by establishing Performance Zones which lead to KRA
exceeding all other providers in 5 of the 6 WIOA customer engagement indicators; Led gap analysis and
restructured division of labor for overall project performance and financial management; Enhanced program
infrastructure by building and introducing web- based learning platforms, restructured the continuum leading to
improved customer return rate and participation; Established a Career Pathways methodology and tool that
incorporates both exploration opportunity for customers and case managers as well as a framework for meeting
contractual financial goals.
District Manager, MST: Youth Villages November 2010- November 2016
Adopted a consultative sales approach to integrate concerns of the client and execute growth and productivity
goals; Conducted frequent data analyses and routine follow up with targeted clients; Developed and maintained
processes to monitor compliance to Youth Villages and outside accreditation agencies; Increased census market
share by 20% in 8 months; Presented at conferences with over 500 attendees on the program model; Directly
responsible for the planning, budget, and execution for campaign which raised $20k; Developed long term
relationships with key stakeholders and program leadership to find a point of alignment which increased referrals
by 30%; Increased the effectiveness of marketing and business administration by implementing new processes
catered to Spanish speaking consumers; Created and facilitated leadership trainings for management team on a
quarterly basis specific to the team’s strengths, needs, culture, and benchmarks
EDUCATION
University of Memphis, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Marymount University, Masters of Science, Management Concentration in Leadership
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 SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, & MEMBERSHIPS
Various Ken Blanchard & Franklin Covey Leadership Certifications
PHIT4DC Advisory Board
Food Allergy Research & Education PCORI Advisory Council
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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