MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
April 19, 2021
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Councilofthe District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2ofthe Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 1002(b)(1) of the Second Omnibus
Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-261; D.C. Official
Code 47-2853,06(b)), I am pleased to nominate the following person:
Ms. Angela Avant
Yorktown Road, NW
Washington, DC 20012
(Ward 4)
for reappointment as a licensed certified public accountant memberofthe Board of Accountancy, for
aterm to end January 14, 2024.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Councils earliest consideration ofthis nomination for confirmation. Please do
not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments,
should the Council require additional information.
 Chairman PhifMendelson
at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
To confirm the reappointment of Ms. Angela Avant to the Board of Accountancy.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the Board of Accountancy Angela Avant Confirmation Resolution of
2021",
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
Ms. Angela Avant
Yorktown Road, NW
Washington, DC 20012
(Ward 4)
asa licensed certified public accountant memberof the Board ofAccountancy, in accordance
with section 1002(b)(1)of the Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998,
28 effective April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-261; D.C. Official Code 47-2853.06(b)), and pursuant
29 to section 2of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-142; D.C.
30 Official Code 1-523.01), for
aterm to end January 14, 2024.
31 Sec. 3. The Councilof the District of Columbia shall transmit a copyof this resolution,
32 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Officeofthe Mayor.
33 Sec. 4, This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 ANGELA L. AVANT, CPA, CGMA
Senior financial executive with a unique blend of experience providing accounting and finance, assurance and
management advisory services, and organization operations management and administration leadership for
organizations in the non-profit, goveriment, public, and private sectors. As a result ofmyexperience as a client
services provider leader; an operations, functions, and programs leader, and as avolunteer leader, | sbring a
more holistic perspective of the challenges and opportunities related to organization strategy, governance,
operations and financial management, and enterprise risk. Significant areas of expertise and focus include:
Strategic planning-development & Financial, compliance, operational &
execution Performance management
Operations ImprovementAssessments Project risk management
Organization structure assessment & Information technology reviews &
design assessments, including business
Organization development & management continuity planning
Enterprise risk managementplan Benchmarking & better practices
assessment, development & monitoring Training development & detivery
Business processes and controls Leadership development-training and
assessment & design coaching
Fundraising/partnership development Diversity and Inclusion leadership and
management
 Enterprise Advisory Solutions oU/1S-present
President & Chief Executive Officer
Providing management consulting services in the areas of enterprise risk management-methodology, process,
and plan development, assessment and execution; strategic planning; business processes and controls
assessments and redesign; business acquisitions analyses; expert witnessiltigation support; coaching, and
leadership development.
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. 10/23-12/14
President & Chief Executive Officer
Served as the chief executive officer, responsible for the management and administration of
the operations and staff of the Association reporting to the Board of Directors. | worked
closely with the Chairman to enable the Board of Directors to fulfill its governance function,
providedirection and leadership toward the achievement of the Association's vision, mission,
and goals and objectives.
Significant focus on fundraising/revenue-generating activities to
ability to render quality, value added programs to its membershipenhance the Association's
and corporate partners.
Responsibilities also included development, implementation, and coordination of NABA'S
programs and activities with the Board of Directors and other stakeholders. Other significant
responsibilities included, financial management and reporting, community affairs, meeting
planning, and marketing and public relations - internal and external and corporate partners
relationships development and stewardship. Significant accomplishments included:
* 30% decrease in operating and convention expenses resulting in a 40% margin on the annual
national convention and @ 125% increase in net income over the prior fiscal year;
* 17% increase in overall convention revenue, includes registrations, partners/sponsors, branding
and other activities;
39% increase in convention attendance-2,000 attendees;
Increase in the number of corporate partners-70-76 (29 new partners and increased revenues
from retained partners);
20+% increase in membership (professionals and students);
Reorganization of the operations to improve alignment of skils, roles & responsibilities to
organization goals and objectives;
* Assessment and re-design of the IT infrastructure (hardware & software) to enhance operations
efficiency and effectiveness; intemal and external communicatiowith ns members and partners
secured external funding to finance
* Secured a pro-bono strategic planning development project from a major firm (valued at over
'$300k);
* Established new strategic alliances (7) focused on membership leadership opportunities, revenue
generation, branding and programs enhancement; and
* Led the effort to secure, through competitive bid, the first program grant award and new
partnership with a major non-profit organization, based in Washington, DC (household name
brand), The grant supports NABAs Volunteer Income Assistance Program, administered through
its professional chapters nation-wide.
Executive Management Consultant ou0-08/13
Provided management consulting services in the areas of enterprise risk management-methodology, process,
and plan development, assessment and execution; strategic planning; organization processes and controls
 assessments and redesign; executive coaching, and leadership development. (Se Addendum Below)
KPMG LLP, Washington DC 01/99-10/09
Partner Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services (IARCS) - 10/04-10109
While serving in the firm's Diversity leadership role, continued responsibilty for all aspectsof practice
management for the [ARCS MidAtlantic public sector practicebusiness development, client relationship
development and maintenance, client service delivery, human capital management (recruitment, retention,
development and advancement), practice compliance with firm and profession standards, policies, procedures.
and regulations, and collaboration and coordination across practice areas to ensure that project teams were
equipped with the right resources.
Mypractice provided a suite of advisory services, focused on assisting/guiding organizations in
transforming/creating operations and financial management policies, processes and controls which maximize
efficiency and effectiveness; developing/evaluating performance measures/results to goals/prorities linked to
strategy (financial and operations); evaluation/designofenabling infrastructure to support program execution,
risk management strategies, and processes and controls (people and technology); intemal audit outsource and
o-source relationships (all including risk assessments and business improvement/audit plans), audit function
design and development; enterprise risk management reviews/assessments; business processes and internal
Controls reviews/assessments/design; development of policies and procedures; project management,
organization process and structure reviews/assessments/design; business continuity planning/reviews and
training; revenue enhancement and cost containment reviews; financial, operations and compliance
audits/reviews; performance management reviews/assessments; vendor contracts audits/reviews; and costing
studies. Team sizes ranged from 2 to over 100 personnel. Reporting varied-Soard of Directors, Audit
Committees, C-Suite Executives, and other Oversight Bodies. Significant accomplishments included:
* Expanded market presence through successful service delivery and development efforts, resulting
in practice growth to over $30 milion in revenues;
Client satisfaction yielded recurring/annuity relationships spanning 2-10 years;
Selected by National Leadership for the Strategic Leadership for Partners Program;
Appointed Co-Chairof the newly created National African-American Network (affinity group); and
Led efforts to increase the number of U.S. African American female partners-2 to8in 3 years.
Partner-in-Charge of Diversity - 07/08-10/09
In this newly created role, | was responsible for
strategy development and execution, leading theleading
firm's
the Firm's diversity program
national diversity team and the
Diversity Advisory Board (DAB). The DAB was comprised of partners
KPMG's six national affinity/diversity employee groups, focused on theserving as co-chairs of
recruitme nt, retention,
and advancement of professionals at KPMG. Significant accomplishments included:
+ Led the development and execution of the first ever diversity retreat for the firms
Board of Director yielded an action plan to address minority retention and
advancement,
* Led the development and execution of the 2 Annual Firm-wide Diversity Summit.
included over 600 participants across 49 offices (200% increase over the prior year)
through the use of technology, and significantly decreased co:
* Led efforts to increase external recognition of the firms diversity efforts - awarded the
Catalyst Award, moved from #49 to #21 on Diversity Inc.s Top50 List, awarded the
Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN} Respect Award; and
* Increased retention and promotion of women and people of color, resulting from better
definition, monitoring, and measurement of goals, as well as development and delivery
of programs for skills enhancement.
 Director -- Management Assurance Services (MAS) 01/99-09/04
Responsible for all aspects of practice managementbusiness development, service delivery, client relations,
recruiting, and people management, collaboration and coordination with firm subject matter experts. Significant
accomplishments included:
* Led the creation and developmentof the MAS practice (now IARCS) for the Washington-Baltimore
business unit ofthe firm. First 18 months yielded over $2 milion in revenue.
* Led the developmofent theMAS MidAtlantic public sector practice (non-profit, higher education and
government) practice revenue of over $3 milion in first 18 months.
* Employed innovative strategies and techniques to deliver services in a cost effectiveandefficient
manner, with teams ranging from 2to over50 personnel.
Management Consultant 04/97-12/98
Provided accounting, consutting, fundraising, and executive search services in the non-profit, healthcare and
government sectors.
National Association of Black Accountants, inc., Greenbelt, MD - 09196-07197
Interim Executive Director~ Responsible for the management and administration of the National Office
operations of this over 6,000 member non-profit association, while also serving as the Chairmanofthe
Board (elected position).
District of Columbia Government, Washington, DC 12/95-04/97
Inspector General, District of Columbia Office of inspector General
Appointedby the Mayor with consent of the City Council, and confirmation by the Presidentially appointed DC
Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority ("Control Board") to lead the oversight of the
District's operations and conduct investigations of alleged/ suspected fraud, waste, and abuse in programs,
operations, and functions. initial areas of focus were on the redesign and re-creationof the Office of Inspector
General (OIG) operations, including the establishment of relationships with internal and external local, regional,
and federal government and law enforcement organizations,
Ongoing responsibilities included developing and implementing a systematic plan for independent audits of the
government's operations to promote economy and efficiency, prevent and detect fraud, waste and abu:
contract issuance, oversight and administration for the Annual Audit of the District's Comprehensive Annual
Financial Repor, including audits of component units, and all external audits of District agencies, programs and
functions, including Single Audits of Federally assisted programs; investigations of allegations/ suspensions of
fraud, waste and abuse; certification of financial requirements for borrowing from the US Treasury; financial and
operational aucits required by statute and charter; and business consulting/advisory services. Significant
accomplishments includ
* Organization redesign-created four divisions--Audit, Investigations, Consuting/Advisory (frst ever),
and Administration, including operating and human resources (increasedstafffromsixto 38 in less
than 6 months);
* Centralized existing city-wide (various agencies) internal audit function(s);
* Led an assessment of majoragencies and business processes to support the reorganization and
restructure of the OIG and creationof the first agency Strategic Pl
* Identified significant enhancements and potential cost-savings in the information technology,
systems development and process improvement areas through consulting services
* Developed management information tracking and reporting systems for the audit andprojects;
investigations.
divisions;
Created the first Annual Report on the activities of the OIG;
Developed the first Audit Training Symposium for the District's financial management staff;
Centralized the procurement of all independent audit services, resulting in the issuance,
 management and oversight of over 30 contracts in excess of $30 million;
* Identified over $340 milion in potential savings through financial and operational audits, and
* Initiated 123 investigations resulting in arrests, indictments, and employee dismissals.
Coming incorporated, Corning, NY 06/92-0196
Director, Mergers and Acquisitions, Opto-Electronics (Optical Fiber) Business Group - 05/94-01/96
Corporate Director of Global internal Audit - 11/92-05194
Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions Accounting - 06/92-11/92
Arthur Andersen LLP, Washington, DC 09/81-06/92
Senior Audit Manager
National Commission on Fraudulent Financial Reporting (Treadway Commission) - Loaned Executive
(Commission findings led to COSO) - 09/86
- 5/87
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
B.S.,Accounting and Finance (Cum Laude), Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Licenses District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia
Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
+ American institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) (1986-)
+ AICPA National Commission on Diversity and inclusion Commission Member (2013-2014)
+ Trinity Washington University - Member-Board of Trustees; Chair-Audit Committee; and Member-
Finance Committee (2011-2014)
* Girl Scouts Council of the Nations Capital -Lifetime Member; Member-Governing Board and
Assistant Treasurer (2004-2011); Member-Womens Advisory Board (2011-); Member-Governance
Committee (2011-2014); and Co-Chair-100" Anniversary Fund Development Committee (2011-
2013)
+ NABA, Inc, -Lifetime Member; Chairman of the Boardof Directors (1994-1997), Co-Chair and
Member-Presidents Advisory Council (2002-2012); Numerous awards & honors at the National,
regional and local levels; Member (1983-)
* DC Chamber of Commerce ~ Member-Executive and Governing Boards (2000-2009); 1" and 2%
Vice-Chair of the Board; Chair-Strategic Planning Committee; Chair-Programs/Fundraising
Committee
+ Mentors Inc. (serving OCPS students) ~ Board ofDirectors (2000-2009); Treasurer (2005-2009)
+ Metropolitan Day School (Pre-k to 6 grade) - Member-Governing Boardand Treasurer (2001-
2006)
* DC Youth Orchestra - Co-Chair-25" Anniversary Gala and Reunion Weekend (2007) ); Annual
Awards and Spring Recital Committee (2002-2007)
* AmericanHeartAssociation - MemberAuditCommittee-National Board of Directors (2001-2001);
Member-National Women and Minorities in Leadership Committee; Member-National Programs &
Budget Committee (2002-2004); Board Chair-Washington, DC affiliate (1998-2001)
* American SocietyofAssociation Executives Member (2013-2015)
: Greater, _on Class of 2005
Executive Management Consultant -Projec