The proposed resolution appoints Dr. Maria J. Donoghue Velleca as a nonlawyer member of the District of Columbia Judicial Disabilities and Tenure Commission, filling the vacancy left by Dr. Patrick Jackson. Dr. Velleca will serve the remainder of an unexpired six-year term, concluding on May 5, 2029. The resolution, titled the "District of Columbia Judicial Disabilities and Tenure Commission Dr. Maria J. Donoghue Velleca Appointment Resolution of 2025," will take effect immediately upon adoption. Dr. Velleca brings a wealth of experience, including a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and leadership roles at institutions such as William & Mary and Georgetown University, where she has made significant contributions to biology and neurobiology.

In addition to Dr. Velleca's appointment, the resolution outlines the composition of thesis committees for various academic programs at Georgetown and Yale universities, particularly in Biology and Neurobiology. It details the teaching and mentoring responsibilities of faculty members at both institutions, highlighting their roles in guiding undergraduate and graduate students through a range of courses and programs, including the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Scholars program. This comprehensive approach underscores the commitment to academic excellence and the development of future leaders in the fields of science and education.