MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
January 11, 2021
The Honorable Phil Mendelson.
Chairman
Councilofthe District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law
2-142;D.C. Official Code 1-523.01), and pursuantto section 305of the Fiscal Year 2002 Budget
Support Act of 2001, effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28; D.C. Official Code 2-1374),
which established the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development
(Commission), | am pleased to nominate the following person:
Ms. Tiffany Hsieh
Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20011
(Ward 4)
for appointment as a public voting member of the Commission, filling a vacant seat, for a term to
end April 17, 2023.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experienceofthe above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
1 would appreciate the Council's earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Office of
Talewt and Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
uri] Bowser
 airman Phil Mendelson
at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the appointment ofMs. Tiffany Hsieh to the Commission on Asian and Pacific
Islander Community Development.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community
Development Tiffany Hsieh Confirmation Resolutionof 2021.
Sec. 2. The Councilofthe District of Columbia confirms the appointment
of:
Ms. Tiffany Hsieh
Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20011
(Ward 4)
as a public voting memberof the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community
Development, established by section 305ofthe Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Act of 2001,
30 effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28; D.C. Official Code 2-1374), and in accordance
31 with section 2ofthe Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-142; D.C.
32 Official Code 1- $23.01), filling a vacant seat, for a term to end April 17, 2023.
33 Sec. 3. The Councilofthe District of Columbia shall transmit a copyofthis resolution,
34 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
35 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 TIFFANY HSIEH
EXPERIENCE,
Leagueof Conservation Voters Washington, DC
Youth Digital Campaigns Manager March 2019 ~ Present
Develop strategic campaign plans and infrastructure to build a base ofdigital volunteers and establish a digital ladder of
engagement for online youth through paid media, email communications, mass texting, and peer-to-peer texting
Lead acquisition strategy to build online youth membership base and manage a budget of $50K
Support on-the-ground field operations with event support and digital promotion
Asian American Action Fund Washington, DC
Digital and Young Professionals Director March 2018 Present
Doubled social media following to 1000+ developing social media strategy on Twitter and Facebook
Lead online communication strategy by promoting and amplifying Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) endorsed
candidates through media engagement, newsletters, press releases, website management and the first API Clearinghouse
focusingon AAPIs in progressive polities with over 20 partners
Manage the DC Young Professional Chapter coordinating careerdevelopment opportunities, phone banks, canvassing, happy
hours, and fundraisers with endorsed candidates,
Supervise and manage 3summerinternsdeveloping summer workplans and conducting weekly checkins
Union of Concemed Scientists Washington, DC
Science Network Outreach Associate October 2017 = Present
Center for Science and Democracy Program Assistant November 2016 Octobe
Mobilize a network of over 24,000 scientists nationwide providing trainings, resources, and executing digital outreach, and
cultivating and engaging members to become impactful science advocates
Provide strategic overv on program campaigns to identify expert scientist engagement opportunities
Implement efforts to diversify the Network ensuring activities are accessible and inclusive, with a special focus on underserved
and environmental justice communities
Oversee and maintain the Science for Public Good Fund by offering grants for science advocates to lead local actions
ipported Deputy Director in managing budget, project planning and coordinating mectings, outreach, and coalitions
National Caucus of Environmental Legislators Washington, DC
Development and Office Coordinator February 2016 December 2016
Engaged 1,000+ state legislators sharing information on environmentalissues,legislativeinitiatives, and regulatory actions
Developeda Sustainable Communities program engaging state legislators with local environmentaljustice and equity groups to
proactively create sustainable,resilient, and equitable communities
Organized the annual National Forum convening over 100 state legislators with environmental experts to collaborate on
environmental legislation ranging from coastal conservation, climate resiliency, grcen buildings, and regulating toxins
Climate Action Campaign Washington, DC
State Hub Program Coordinator May 2015 January 2016
* Engaged environmental, business, and labor groups and the Obama Administration to develop political and policy strategy
* Assisted state governments with implementation and complianceof Envizonmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan
Supported the Director in managing scheduling, briefing materials, reports, arranging travel, and budget
White House Council on Environmental Quality Washington, DC
Public Engagement and Policy Outreach Intern September 2014 January 2015
Researched, established, and prepared informational policy memos and newsletters on top environmental priorities
* Communicated and coordinated with external stakeholders and internal administrators on policy strategy
Responsible for logistical planning and scheduling ofconferences and arranging Director's briefing materials and travel
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis March 2014
Bachelor of 1ce, Environmental Science and Management
Minor: Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning
SKILLS
Languages: Fluency in Mandarin Chinese
Technical: Strong command of Microsoft, EveryAction, AdobeConnect, Quickbooks, WordPress, Tweetdeck, MailChimp,
Phone2Action, SilverPop, Hustle, MobileCommons
LEADERSHIP
Rising Organizer Fellowship Washington, DC
Developed base building skills and strategies to build progressive organizing movements Spring 2018
Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership Washington, DC
BoardofDirectors Fall2015 ~ Fall2017
Placed 60+ AAPT interns in federal offices building a strong Asian American Pacific Islander public service pipeline
 Executive Officeofthe Mayor - OfficeofTalent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Tiffany Hsieh
Tiffany Hsieh is a proud Taiwanese American who is deeply
passionate about building people power for progressive movements.
She manages youth digital engagement for the League of
Conservation Voters as the Youth Digital Campaign Manager. A
social justice and environmental justice advocate, her experience
includes the White House Council on Environmental Quality,
California Governor's Office of Planning and Research, and the
United Nations Environment Programme.
Ms. Hsieh is also dedicated to uplifting the Asian American Pacific
Islander community and previously served on the Board for the
Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership, building a
public service pipeline for AAPIs and currently serves as the Digital
Director and Young Professionals Lead for the Asian American
Action Fund to help elect progressive API candidates for public office.
A Ward 4 resident, Ms. Hsieh has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and
Management from the University ofCalifornia.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office ofMayor Muriel Bowser
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WE ARE
WASHINGTON
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
DC
Ronan Gulstone, Steve Walker
Betsy Cavendish
November 2, 2020
Legal sufficiency review of resolutions nominating Ronak Desai, Jennifer Hara,
Benjamin Takai, John Tinpe, Dana Tai Soon Burgess, Tiffany Hsieh, Karen
Kwok, Elena Son, and Sina Uipi to the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander
Community Development
This is to Certify that this ottice has reviewed the above-referenced legislation
and found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call me at 202-724-7681.
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