Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Lisa Geller for reappointment as a community representative member of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board, with her term set to end on July 20, 2028. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and is accompanied by Ms. Geller's biographical information, which highlights her extensive experience in public health and gun violence prevention. The Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination to facilitate the confirmation process.
The proposed resolution formally confirms Ms. Geller's reappointment to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board, as established by D.C. Official Code. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption and mandates that copies be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. Ms. Geller, who holds a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and has a strong background in gun violence prevention and domestic violence issues, is currently the Director of Implementation at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions.