Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination for Mr. Michael Dannenberg to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia, filling a vacancy left by Charlene Drew Jarvis. This appointment is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act. Dannenberg, a resident of Ward 3, is proposed to serve a term that will end on May 15, 2028. His extensive background in education policy includes roles as Deputy Commissioner for Policy at the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education and as a Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Education.

The Council of the District of Columbia is being asked to confirm this appointment through a proposed resolution, which will take effect immediately upon adoption. The resolution outlines the confirmation process and mandates that copies be transmitted to relevant parties, including the nominee and the Board of Trustees. Dannenberg's qualifications and experience in education policy, including his work with various public officials and advocacy groups, are highlighted in the accompanying biographical information.