Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination to the Council of the District of Columbia for the reappointment of Dr. Monique Powell-Davis to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Dr. Powell-Davis, who has extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology, is currently the Executive Vice President of Medical Services at Mary’s Center, a federally qualified health center. Her reappointment is for a term ending January 10, 2028, and the Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.
The proposed resolution formally confirms Dr. Powell-Davis's reappointment to the committee, which was established under the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2018. The resolution emphasizes her qualifications and experience, which include providing high-risk obstetric care and general gynecologic services, as well as her active involvement in medical education and professional organizations. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon adoption by the Council.