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 has been submitted to the Council of the District of Columbia for consideration. Ms. Geller, a resident of Ward 3, holds a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and has extensive experience in public health and gun violence prevention, including her current role as Director of Implementation at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions.
The proposed resolution, titled the "Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board Lisa Geller Confirmation Resolution of 2025," seeks to confirm Ms. Geller's reappointment. The resolution outlines the Council's intent to support her continued service on the board, which plays a critical role in addressing domestic violence fatalities. Following the resolution's adoption, a copy will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor, and it will take effect immediately.