MURIEL BOWSER
MayoR
October 23, 2024
‘The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Councilofthe District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 ofthe Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 202ofthe District of Columbia Health
Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C, Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3~
1202.02), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Ms, Jessica Swift
18th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20018
(Ward 8)
for reappointment as a licensed dietician memberofthe BoardofDietetics and Nutrition, for a term to
end March 12, 2028.
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 considerationof 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.
Sincepyly.
Murig! Bower
Mayol
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Chairman Phi I 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 reappointment of Jessica Swift to the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Jessica Swift Confirmation
19 Resolution of2024".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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22 Jessica Swift
23 18th Street, NE
24 Washington, DC 20018
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27 as a licensed dietician member of the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition, established by section
28 202 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25 ,
29 1986 (D.C . Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3- 1202.02), for a term to end March 12, 2028.
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.
Jessica Swift Harrell
Wellness Leader| Registered Dietitian Nutritionist| integrative and Functional Nutrition Practitioner |Classically Trained
Chef|Culinary and Nutrition Consultant for National Brands | Published Author
Executive Profile
‘Accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in the food and nutrition world bridging clients and consumers through media,
‘education and outreach.
Registered and licensed dietitian, classically trained chef, innovator in the culinary nutrition space. Proactive leader with a track record of
directing business operations and consistently exceeding targeted objectives. Proficient in developing and implementing robust programs
andplans to increase consumer engagement. Consultant who is well versed in managing people, processes, and projects to meet goals with
an emphasis on driving organizational value. Experienced in TV, video, print media and podcast and well-versed in translating missions and
goals into operational plans with clear benchmarks and objectives.
Areas of Expertise
Media Relations + Building CommunityRelationships with Operations Management
CorporateWellness (both development DiverseVendors © Cooking Demonstrations
and planning) * Stakeholder Engagement Business &Technology Integration
Research &Development + Cross Functional Management * Critical Problem Resolution
Sustainability Team Leadership&Mentoring Budgeting &CostControl
Integrative and Functional Nutrition * Nutrition/dietary supplements Nutrition Consultations
Career Experience
Chef Jess Consulting - Washington, DC 2009 - Present
Principal Nutrition Consultant-Subject Matter Expert
‘© Well-versed in various aspects of nutrition (.e., Integrative and functional, performance, supplements, diabetes, allergy etc.)
‘* Media Personality/Nutrition Spokesperson for national brands (e.g., Unilever, Ocean Spray, Nutricia & Kaiser Permanente).
Includes regular appearances as chef and nutrition expert in various media (National network/ local television, radio, and print)
‘© Published Author/Creates content ensuring messaging is scientifically accurate and aligns with clinical best practices.
Leads seminars as anexpert speaker with focus on health, nutrition and culinary.
Creates corporate wellness education materials including presentations and media content on various nutrition related diseases
and other ailments sports nutrition, etc.
Performs culinary demonstrations - both live and pre-recorded for local and National entities.
Proficient in R&D recipe creation with focus on regional cuisines, seasonal produce, budget, and cultural aspectsof foods.
‘© Builds corporate and physician relationships.
‘Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene ~Prince Georges Co., MD 2010- 2013
Public Health Nutritionist- Traveling Consultant
Traveling consultant within the DHMH for low-income, high nutritional risk populations
Analyzed epidemiological factors among populations in order to create specific educational sessions
Managed a team of 10 direct reports
Educated on appropriate breastfeedingand infant formula standards as it relates to adverse reacti ns or disease
‘© Followed, interpreted, educated on current nutrition findings - Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP)/USDA, American
Academy of Pediatrics, ete.
Nutrition Inc. - Washington, DC 2009- 2010
Director of Nutrition
@ Managed the development of menus in compliance with the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program etc.; for DC
Public Charter Schools and DC Office on Aging,
Primary point of contact for purveyors. Contract management: RFP stage through executed contract.
Developed communication materials (written/verbal) for all medical professionals regarding nutrition (i.e. meetings, presentations,
informative handouts and conferences)
Approved/denied new food products from manufacturers. Product evaluations to ensure items met contract specifications
Trained nutrition and culinary staff on appropriate knife skis, mechanically altering food handling and processing
Quality Assurance (QA) management; Developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures including HACCP
standards. Responsible for meeting all USDA guidelines, reviewing labels and conducting nutritional analysis
© Direct report to CEO
Additional Experience
‘Adjunct Professor - Prince George’s Community College - Courses: Hospitality, Travel & Tourism 101 and Nutrition 1010
Principal and Chief Registered Dietitian - Sauce Foods
Registered Dietitian - Community Support Services
‘Nutrition Consultant- Wellness Corporate Solutions
Spartan Nutrition Aide - Michigan State University-Training tables, counseling, Bod Pod assessments for football program
Education
‘Master of Science - NutritionalSciences
Howard University- School of Allied Health, Washington, DC
Bachelorof Science- Dietetics
Michigan State University - College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, East Lansing, MI
Associateof Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University, Charleston, SC
Professional Certifications
Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP)- 2023
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist- 2009-Present
Honors, Awards & Affiliations
‘¢ Washington DC BoardofDietetics and Nutrition - Board Member- 2022 - Present
‘© Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy- Board Member- 2020- Present
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics- 2009-present,
Unilever- Agent of Change- 2018
Media, Conferences, Publications and Projects (selected)
‘Author-28-Day Anti-Inflammatory Diet- Hearst Publishing- 2023
Applying Integrative & Functional Nutrition to Diverse Communities with Jessica Swift Harrell- Living Plate Rx Podcast-2023
Nutrition Contributor - Fox 5 - 2022
Recipe and Development Consultant- University of Georgia - 2022
Digestion Module - Food As Medicine - Center for Mind Body Medicine - 2021
Nutrition Summer Series- Giant Foods - 2020
filtsYourYear: A 6-Month Plan for Your Mind & Body Breakthrough - Essence - 2020
Nutrition Expert-Today Show- 2019
Guest Demonstrator Achieving Optimal Health Conference- 2019
Contributor- Food Network - 2018
Executive Office of the Mayor — Mayor’s OfficeofTalent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Jessica Swift
Ms. Jessica Swift Harrell MSc, RDN, LD, IFNCP is a classically trained
chef, registered dietitian, published author and founding owner of a
corporate wellness company
She has partnered with Kaiser Permanente, Nutricia, Ocean Spray,
Beachbody and other brands to create and present nutrition content that
promotes healthy eating for people of all ages; developed nutrition
implementation for government programs, built corporate wellness
partnerships and programming; and has been named a Unilever Agent
of Change for her innovation in creating a healthier, more sustainable
future.
She is regularly featured on television, print and radio media outlets as an expert in her field,
including US News & World Report, REDBOOK, ELLE, Essence, O Magazine, Sirius XM's
Doctor Radio, NBC’s Today Show and the Food Network.
She is a trusted nutrition authority aiming to revolutionize the perception of health by offering
personalized, evidence-based and holistic approaches that promote overall well-being. She
possesses the unique ability to translate the latest research into delectable creations, honoring and
embracing diverse cultures, while advocating that good health is not only attainable but also
enjoyable.
In addition to holding board seats on the District ofColumbia Board of Nutrition and Dieteties and
the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy, sheis an adjunct faculty member at Howard
University and Prince George’s Community College
A Ward8resident, Ms. Swift earned her Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts from
Johnson & Wales University, her BachelorofScience in Dietetics from Michigan State University
and her MasterofScience in Nutritional Sciences from Howard University.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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WE ARE
WASHINGTON
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Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: October 11, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency reviewofResolutions nominating Emily Arkin, Njeri Jarvis,
Jessica Swift, and Dr. Deanna Nara as membersofthe BoardofDietetics and
Nutrition
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.
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
The Tohn A Wilson Building > 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW > Suite 30] » Washington, DC 20004» Office (203) 72-7681