Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Dr. Colleen Kepner for reappointment to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, as required by the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2018. Dr. Kepner, who has extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology, is currently the Medical Director of the OB/Gyn Hospitalist Program at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Her term is set to end on January 10, 2028. The nomination includes a request for the Council's prompt consideration and is accompanied by Dr. Kepner's biographical information.

The proposed resolution formally confirms Dr. Kepner's reappointment to the committee, emphasizing her qualifications and experience in the field. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption and requires the Council to transmit a copy to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. The legal sufficiency of the resolution has been reviewed and deemed unobjectionable by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor.