MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
October 10, 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(a), I am pleased
to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Shauna Stallworth
4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(Ward 6)
for appointment as an interior designer licensed in the District member of the Board of Architecture,
Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture, filling a vacant seat formerly held by Kia Weatherspoon,
for the remainder of an unexpired term to end November 13, 2024, and a subsequent term to end
November 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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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 Shauna Stallworth to the Board of Architecture, Interior Design,
16 and Landscape Architecture.
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18 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
19 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape
20 Architecture Shauna Stallworth Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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23 Shauna Stallworth
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28 as an interior designer licensed in the District member of the Board of Architecture, Interior
29 Design, and Landscape Architecture, established by D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(a), filling a
30 vacant seat formerly held by Kia Weatherspoon, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end
31 November 13, 2024, and a subsequent term to end November 13, 2027.
32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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LINKEDIN PROFILE
SUMMARY
● Transformational Leader, possessing 35+ years successful experience in Interior Planning & Design
● Licensed Interior Designer, and possess a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Howard University
● Expertise in Interior Design, Strategic Planning, & Project Management for a wide range of clientele
● Skilled in managing full life cycle projects, from the conceptual design stage to installation & support
● Engaged Motivator & Mentor, possessing a natural talent for building & empowering strong Teams
DESIGN STRENGTHS
● Asset Management ● Change Leadership ● Client Relations ● Design Development ● Facilities
Management ● Financial Management ● Furniture Installation ● Furniture Specifications ● Process
Improvement ● Project Oversight ● Project Management ● Procurement ● Risk Management ● Space
Planning ● Stakeholder Engagement ● Strategic Planning ● Vendor Management
CORE COMPETENCIES
Interpersonal Critical Thinking; Conflict Resolution; Problem Solving; Relationship Building
Productivity Google Workplace; Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
Team Mgmt. Coaching; Mentoring; Performance Management; Resource Allocation; Training
EXPERIENCE
Managing Partner
LUHF & LUMM d/b/a LUHF BRANDED ENVIRONMENTS Washington, D.C.; 2012 - Present
Principal-in-Charge for this certified small/minority/woman-owned (CBE, WOSB, WBE, MBE, DBE)
furniture dealership
• Chief Project Designer/Manager for commercial, institutional, educational and government clients
• Direct the workflow of the design studios, from planning & conceptual design, to post-occupancy
• Craft, execute, & manage budgets for all capital projects, marketing initiatives, & internal operations
• Gather, develop, implement, & iterate diverse sets of furniture standards & requirements for clients
• Develop strategic alliances with specialized consultants/vendors, including Architects and Engineers
Project Highlights
• NAACP Legal Defense And Educational Fund (8,600 square feet (SF); Architect = OTJ)
 The client used their physical relocation as an opportunity to upgrade their interior office space
and furniture. LUHF provided furniture selection and specifications, including workstations,
conference rooms, support spaces, and designated teaming areas. The selection of furniture and
palettes was chosen to bring the organization's forward-thinking vision to life. To pay homage to
their past, archival photos were enlarged and prominently displayed.
Department of Motor Vehicles (12,680 SF)
The DMV, as part of the office relocation, wished to upgrade their interior space and furniture.
The project included furniture selection and specifications for the public payment center and the
private hearing rooms. The public payment center features a bright laminate finish selection and
bold graphics, as well as upgrades to a large waiting room, 12 teller stations, offices,
workstations, and large conference rooms. The private hearing rooms feature dark wood finish
selections with enhanced technology and security and included upgrades to 22 hearing rooms,
the director and executive offices, and conference areas.
ZetaPhiBeta
Sorority, Inc. (11,000 SF; Architect: Michael Marshall Design)
Zeta, an international sorority, desired to renovate their HQ office space located in a historic
mansion. LUHF provided contemporary furniture for their new offices, staff workstations,
lecture hall, conference area, and support spaces.
Court Services and Offender Supervisions Agency (9,800 SF)
CSOSA, a city government social agency, desired to refresh their office space to encourage Staff
collaboration and engagement. LUHF provided interior furniture selections and specifications for
multiple lobbies, offices, workstations, conference rooms, training rooms, the employee lounge,
and the pantry. Multiple color schemes were utilized on each floor to distinguish the floor’s
designated agency. The workstations were resized to accommodate in-house hoteling teams.
UnitedStatesSentencingCommission (5,780 SF)
The United States Sentencing Commission, a federal government agency, requested various
interior furniture upgrades for their office space. This 4-year IDIQ included furniture selections
and specifications for the reception area, executive commissioner offices, library with benching
workstations, offices, conference rooms, employee lounge, and support areas.
EmergingCapitalPartners (2,375 SF)
Emerging Capital Partners, a private equity firm, used their relocation as an opportunity to
assess their current furniture and refresh their space by adding in new furniture and products.
LUHF took full furniture inventory and provided them with new furniture for the senior teams,
staff offices, executive conference room, reception area, and guest lobby.
NationalInstituteOnAging (800 SF)
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 The National Institute on Aging, a department of the National Institutes of Health, wanted to
create an educational experience for staff and visitors by incorporating an informational graphic
wall in the space. LUHF provided specifications and installation for the new furniture for the
literature and awards display and hidden storage for excess documents not displayed.
Howard University (110,000 SF)
The University desired a refresh of their existing east and west residential towers for
upperclassmen. The new interior design concept was to mirror the adjacent upscale apartments,
which included lobbies, study rooms, lounge areas, café dining, exercise facilities, conference
facilities, an onsite management office and apartments for visiting professors.
Sr. Vice President/Sr. Design Manager
SunTrust Bank, Mid-Atlantic Region (DC/MD/VA); Washington, D.C; 2006 - 2012
‘Sr. Design Manager for this premier, 130-year-old banking enterprise with assets ofover $200 billion
* Led interior renovations of 300+ branches; 6 office buildings (1.6M SF), & warehouse (50K SF)
© Directed office space planning/utilization studies as part of relocations and renovation projects
© Facilitate specification, procurement, and installation of office furnituresystems and standards
© Redeployment of existing furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) to needed areas bank-wide
* Leveraged warehouse management system for FF&E storage, and recording depreciation costs
ProjectHighlights
© HowardUniversityBookstore; Washington, D.C. (40K SF)
Senior PM & Construction Administrator - Reviewed progress of bookstore construction
timetable. Redirected interior design & construction priorities; Resolved design deficiencies,
reversing the slow construction progress, and securing the scheduled HU Bookstore opening
¢ Telco Communications; Herndon, VA (170K SF)
Sr. PM for the new HQ for a high-tech telecom company joint venture project. Directed staff
surveys, project programming, comparative analyses for space allocation, furniture/fixtures &
equipment selections; Led procurement for 275 workstations; Supervised 2 month furniture
installation schedule and post occupancy
« US. Conference of Catholic Bishops; Washington, D.C. (10K SF)
Sr. Interior Designer for conference and visitor center; Designed systems furniture layouts and
planning of support areas. Developed furniture inventory, finish selections & client specs manual
Senior Project Manager
‘Trammell Crow Development, McLean, VA; 2005
‘Sr. PM for this 70-year-oldreal estate development company, nowpart ofCBRE
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 * Managed Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) account for multi-tenant facilities
© Direct capital projects & Teams, fromplanning/budgeting to execution & stakeholder management
* Led space utilization studies, interior design, & space planning; Designed space/furniture standards
Senior Design Director
DesignCom; Washington, D.C; 1991-2005
Sr. Design Director for this full-service design firm
© Direct the workflow of the design studios; Oversaw/Managed the firm's administrative operations
* Author/Architect of the 5-year strategic pla jeveloped and managed annual and project budgets
* Led all project phases/tasks, incl. bidding, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and lease negotiations
* Drove cost reductions/revenue increases by streamlining processes & leading marketing initiatives
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* BachelorofArchitecture (B. Arch), Howard University
= Licensed Interior Designer, District of Columbia INT40000028
* Member, International Interior Design Association, and the American Society of Interior Designers
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 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Shauna Stallworth
Ms. Shauna Stallworth is a licensed interior designer with over 35 years
of experience in interior design. Her roles have ranged from designer to
project manager to senior vice president of corporate real estate.
Ms. Stallworth brings extensive experience in the complete project life
cycle to each of her projects, from the conceptual design stage to
installation and support. Her work includes but isn't limited to furniture,
finishes, color, lighting, flooring (FFE), and required equipment. During
each of her projects, Ms. Stallworth provides design direction,
supervision, and administrative operations procedures to ensure timely
projects within established budgets.
A Ward 6 resident, Ms. Stallworth earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Howard 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: October 9, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Robert Alter, Aubrey Grant,
Shauna Stallworth, and Maurice Walters as members of the Board of
Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture
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 Michael Porcello, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-727-0872, 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