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 section 102 of the Racial Equity Achieves Results
(REACH) Amendment Act of 2020, effective March 16, 2021 (D.C. Law 23-181; D.C. Official Code
§ 2-1471.02), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Yolanda Lewis
4th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(Ward 6)
for reappointment as a member of the Racial Equity Advisory Board, for a term to end December 17,
2026.
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 reappointment of Yolanda Lewis the Racial Equity Advisory Board.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Racial Equity Advisory Board Yolanda Lewis Confirmation
19 Resolution of 2024".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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22 Yolanda Lewis
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27 as a member of the Racial Equity Advisory Board, established by section 102 of the Racial
28 Equity Achieves Results (REACH) Amendment Act of 2020, effective March 16, 2021 (D.C.
29 Law 23-181; D.C. Official Code§ 2-1471.02), for a term to end December 17, 2026.
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.
 YOLANDAL. LEWIS
EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVE
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
CONTRIBUTIONS Driven executive with a proven track record of building high-impact partnerships,
streamlining processes for peak performance, and executing strategic plans to amplify
Reimagined thestrategic trajectory for multiple capacity, reach, and organizational success.
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EXPERIENCE
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including justice
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Designed a multi-faceted equity and pr * Serve as the executivedirectorfor a center of excellence, guiding planning and
justice plan for multiple government and research to advancecriminal and civil legal systems transformation.
philanthropic organizations ‘* Design and deliver innovative program strategies that impact national and state-
level policy decisions to improve safety, wellness, equity, and procedural justice.
eet? public: * Lead the development targeted theories of change to support practice reforms.
ee eee a funding * Provide strategic direction and coordination on intersecting work streams, acting
Pee ae eae See asa trusted advisor across multiple sectors.
Peet any © Cultivate strong stakeholder relationships and act as a key voice on media matters,
ward-winning programs toimprove public policymakers, and state and national partners.
a Leverage deep subject matter expertise to champion cross-system collaboration
and multi-disciplinary response to complexjustice challenges.
* Lead senior level professional in the designofdata-driven reforms, driving
measurable justice, health, and resiliency outcomes.
CORE SKILLS * Establish and provide oversight in the execution of annual plans, operational
strategies, and financial management to achieve organizational performance and
jBanizational &Strategic Leadership growth targets
CaeS PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS | OCT 2019 ~ FEB 2022
NE a eee aad Senior Director| Safety and Justice] Government Performance
* Provided strategic guidance toproject leaders and multi-disciplinary experts
SCEOnna a Sac supporting multiple linesof work in the fieldofcriminaland civil justice.
* Oversaw government performance projects focused on change at the federal
Coe ee levels injails, juvenile justice, emergency crisis response, civil legal system
modernization, courts, community supervision, substance use, and suicide
rd lations & Cris Communication prevention.
* Provided leadership to cultivate or create philanthropic partnerships with funders,
CMe eeAgee ed corporate entities, and individual donors.
Peace ad * Managed a $36 million budget dedicated to national andplaced-based justice
reform efforts.
Tee aescaad * Developed and maintain a strategic relationship with government officials,
academia, associations, national agencies, elected officials to advance
organizational goals.
* Demonstrated subject matter expertise on broadpolicy issues aligned to
institutional priorities (e.g., racial equity, impact investing, philanthropy, state
engagement, communications, sustainability, case flow management, pretrial
detention, etc.)
* Managed, empowered, and recruited management teamstasked with executing
board-approved objectives.
HONORS | AWARDS FULTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT | OCT 2010 – OCT 2019
Chief Administrative Officer| Administrator
Show Host & Executive Producer | Fulton Justice • Provided fiscal, strategic, and operational leadership to one of the largest public-
facing organizations in Georgia.
Georgia Trend | Top 40 Under 40 • Responsible for talent acquisition and management of more than 300 employees
with a budget of nearly $30 million.
Rice Awards Nominee | Public Servant of the • Acted as chief strategist and public information officer to include public policy
Year recommendations, and intergovernmental and legislative relations.
• Developed strategic communications to advance the agency’s identity, set
Atlanta Business Chronicle | Top priorities, and broaden community awareness.
40 Under 40
• Re-engineered operational governance to ensure best practices for improved
Rolling Out Magazine | Top 25 Women of performance.
Atlanta • Directed capital projects and investments and execute all contracts for services.
• Provided vision and direction for enterprise-level technology initiatives.
Proclamation of Service | Yolanda L. Lewis Day |
Fulton County Government CLAYTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT | APR 2008 – OCT 2010
Administrator
Proclamation of Excellence | Clayton County • Served as trial court administrator for the State and Superior Court.
Government • Responsible for overseeing all programmatic and business operations.
• Evaluated legal requirements, laws, and legislation guiding agency change.
• Developed annual budgets and implemented fiscal sustainability plans.
• Executed all major contracts for capital improvements.
SERVICE | AFFILIATIONS
• Served as the agency liaison for all external public affairs organizations.
District of Columbia Office of Racial Equity,
Board Member STATE OF GEORGIA | JUNE 2004 – APR 2008
Assistant Director
National Center for State Courts, Board Member
• Acted as the agency’s liaison to statewide councils, committees, and boards.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated • Managed certification mandates for nearly designated elected officials.
• Developed legislative agenda for statewide councils and act as program advocate.
Institute for the Advancement of the American • Resolved cross-program issues and strategic issues with stakeholders.
Legal System, Board Member • Provided recommendations on laws and policies with statewide impact.
Blueprint for Racial Justice Commission,
Conference of Chief Justice, Advisor OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR| DEC 2002 – JUN 2004
Strategic Planner
Georgia Council of Court Administrators, Past • Directed strategic initiatives to support long term organizational growth.
President • Designed evaluation and performance assessment tools for qualitative and
statistical analysis.
Michigan State University, Faculty, Judicial
• Analyzed strategic opportunities to advance comprehensive policy change.
Administration Program
• Collaborated with key partners to design local and statewide business strategies.
National Association for Court Management, • Analyzed and recommended emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities,
Past Vice President and business process improvements.
21st Century Leaders, Board Member MOBILE COUNTY GOVERNMENT | MAY 2000 – DEC 2002
Sisters with Purpose, Co-Founder & President Coordinator | Co m muni ty Cor rec tio ns
• Provided personnel, administration, and operational leadership for multiple
Leadership Atlanta Leadership, Criminal Justice community corrections and alternative sentencing programs.
Program Co-Chair
EDUCATION
AmeriCorps, National Service Award
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Yale | School of Management | 2020
MASTERS| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
University of South Alabama| 2000 – 2002
BACHELOR OF ARTS| CRIMINAL JUSTICE
University of South Alabama| 1995 – 2000
 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Yolanda Lewis
Ms. Yolanda Lewis currently serves as the executive vice president of
the Meadows Institute. In this role, she is the executive director for a
center of excellence, guiding planning and research to advance criminal
and civil legal systems transformation. She is also a current member of
the Racial Equity Advisory Board
Ms. Lewis previously served as a senior director at Pew Charitable
Trusts. In this role with Pew, she aimed to improve justice-related
efficiencies at the state and local levels of government, including
oversight for public safety performance, mental health and justice, and
civil legal system modernization.
Before joining Pew, Ms. Lewis served as the district court administrator for the Atlanta Judicial
Circuit, where she designed initiatives in judicial administration, court and case management, civil
justice, alternative sentencing, mental health, and justice reinvestment to assist policymakers in
addressing challenges related to public safety. Ms. Lewis has also served as a faculty member for
Michigan State University's Judicial Administration program, vice president of the National
Association for Court Management, a founding member of the Fulton County Smart Justice
Advisory Council, and president of the Georgia Council of Court Administrators.
A Ward 6 resident, Ms. Lewis earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and her Master of
Public Administration from the University of South Alabama.
 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: September 16, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Shareefah Al’Uqdah, David
Coleman, Kelly Crawford, Kenya Hutton, Yolanda Lewis, Vivian Lowery
Derrick, Lamont Mitchell, and Gabrielle Parsons as members of the Racial Equity
Advisory Board
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