Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Catherine Daily for appointment as the certified nurse midwife member of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2018. Ms. Daily will fill a vacant seat previously held by Shakira Franklyn, serving the remainder of the term ending January 10, 2025, and a subsequent term that will conclude on January 10, 2028. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Ms. Daily, highlighting her extensive experience in midwifery and maternal health care, and has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.

The proposed resolution formally confirms Ms. Daily's appointment to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, established to address and review maternal mortality issues in the District of Columbia. The resolution states that it will take effect immediately upon adoption and mandates that copies be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. Ms. Daily's qualifications include her current role at Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care, her adjunct faculty position at Georgetown University, and her commitment to health equity and social change in nursing education.