Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt to serve as a voting member of the District of Columbia Health Benefit Exchange Authority Executive Board, filling a vacancy left by Ramon Richards. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Health Benefit Exchange Authority Establishment Act of 2011, and Dr. Nesbitt will serve the remainder of the term, which ends on July 6, 2028. The proposed resolution, titled the "Health Benefit Exchange Authority Executive Board Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt Confirmation Resolution of 2025," confirms her appointment and mandates that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor upon adoption.

Dr. Nesbitt is a highly qualified candidate with extensive experience in public health, currently serving as the Director of the Department of Health for the District of Columbia. Her background includes significant leadership roles, particularly in managing the District's COVID-19 response and implementing health initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations. Dr. Nesbitt holds advanced degrees in public health and medicine and has contributed to the field through teaching, mentoring, and scholarly publications. The resolution has been reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor, confirming its legal compliance and underscoring the District's commitment to appointing knowledgeable individuals to oversee health benefit exchanges.