MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
April 23, 2021
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Councilof the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350Pennsylvania AvenueNW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law
2-142; D.C. Official Code 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 4of An Act To establish and
provide for the maintenance ofa free public library and reading room in the District of Columbia,
approved June 3, 1896 (29 Stat. 244; D.C, Official Code 39-104), I am pleased to nominate the
following person:
Mr. C. Brian Williams
Wamer Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Ward 6)
forreappointment as a memberof the BoardofLibrary Trustees, for a term to end January 5, 2026.
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.
I would appreciate the Councils earliest considerationofthis 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.
Sincerely,
lurie\Bowser
 Chairman Phil Mendelson
at the requestof the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the reappointment of Mr. C. Brian Williams to the Board of Library Trustees.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the BoardofLibrary Trustees C. Brian Williams Confirmation
Resolution of 2021.
Sec. 2. The Councilofthe District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
Mr. C. Brian Williams
Warner Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Ward 6)
as a memberofthe BoardofLibrary Trustees, pursuant to section 4ofAn Act To establish and
provide for the maintenance of a free public library and reading room in the District of
31 Columbia, approved June 3, 1896 (29 Stat. 244; D.C. Official Code 39-104), fora term to end
32 January 5, 2026.
33 Sec. 3. The Council of the District ofColumbia shall transmit a copy ofthis resolution,
34 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
35 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 CONNIE BRIAN WILLIAMS
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Producer, writer, director and performer with more than twenty years experience in the
performing arts industry.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of traditional African-American, South African
and other artistic traditions and culture.
Twenty years of experience in program management in the United States and Africa.
Created, implemented and evaluated innovative projects emphasizing the connections
between stepping, personal development and cross-cultural exchange.
Accomplished in creating and conducting stepping training programs and artist
residencies.
Excellent communication skills and extensive training in arts/curriculum integration.
EDUCATION
Howard University, Bachelorof Arts, Marketing (cum laude) 1991
Universidad de Sevilla (Spain), Language & Society Program, Exchange Student Fall 1989
GRANTS and HONORS
Mayor's Arts Award for Excellence in an Artistic Discipline (2012)
Pola Nirenska Award for Contemporary Achievement in Dance (2011)
Distinguished Howard University Alumni Award, 2011
Mayor's Arts Award for Innovation in the Arts, 2008
"40 Washingtonians under 40 to Watch," 2007
Mayor's Arts Award for Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education, 2005
DC Commission on Arts & Humanities Artist Fellowship, 2004
NV Award for Civic/Community Service, 2001
NBCSL NationBuilder Award,. 2000
Saturn Corporation "Teamwork" Award, 1995
IFESH Outstanding Fellow Award, 1991-92
CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKS and PRODUCTIONS
The Pledge Scene (2001)
Wade (2002)
Shortnbread (2003)
SoleMates (2004)
Ke Nako (2005)
Drumfolk (2008)
NxY/Step (2007)
Go West (2008)
Trane (2009)
Homecoming (2010)
The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence (2011)
Step Afrikals Magical Musical Holiday Step Show (2011)
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Nxt/Step:Rmx (2012)
Symphony in Step (2013)
Bridgetower Sonata (2013)
Green is the New Black (2014)
Duke Ellington's Nutcracker (2014)
EXPERIENCE
Founder & Executive Director
STEP AFRIKA! Washington, DC, 12/94 - Present
* In conjunction with the Soweto Dance Theater, launched an intemational arts & cultural
festival held annually in South Africa that is designed to promote dialogue between
American, European & South African communities. Manage the day-to-day operations of
an international arts organization that provides educational workshops and
performances to audiences worldwide.
Artistin-Residence
JOHN F, KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, Washington, DC, 10/98 ~ 1/04
Designed a 12-week artist residency program that linked dance to a seventh grade level
Spanish class. Successfully collaborated with classroom teacherto develop activities,
hand_ outs and choreography that engaged students while maximizing leaning
opportunities. Attended professional development workshops on evaluation, curriculum
development and residency planning,
Project Manager
AFRICARE, Washington, DC, 10/92 - 5/97
Responsible for the start-up & design of a multi-million-dollar human resource
development initiative aimed at improving the skills of historically disadvantaged
Namibians in the private sector. Also managed the placement & counseling forover 40
students each year under the South Africa Career Development Internship (GDI)
Program.
US Delegate
1995 SHIP FOR WORLD YOUTH PROGRAM, Tokyo, Japan, 1/95 - 3/95
* Selected by the Embassy of Japan as oneofthirteen participants to represent the United
States in a Government of Japan-sponsored global youth initiative. Liased, consulted
and formed extensive networks with the youth and personnel of academic institutions,
corporations, private voluntary organizations and host country governments of thirteen
countries worldwide.
Fellow, International Fellows Program (IFESH)
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER (OIC), Maseru, Lesotho, 7/91 - 7/92
Developed and implemented a four week fundraising/public relations campaign that greatly
improved the center's image as a community-based training institution. Adapted
 Executive Office ofthe Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
C. Brian Williams
C. Brian Williams is the Founder and Executive Director ofStep
Afrika.
Mr. Williams is an experienced producer, writer, director, and
performer with more than twenty years experience in the
performing arts industry. Mr. Williams boasts extensive
knowledge and understanding of traditional African-American,
South African, and other artistic traditions and culture, He has
created, implemented, and evaluated innovative projects
emphasizing the connections between stepping, personal
development, and cross-cultural exchange. He is featured
in Soulstepping, the first book to document the history of
stepping, and several documentaries discussing the art form. Mr. Williams was also cited
by Washingtonian Magazines as one of the "40 Under Forty to Watch." He is a recipient of
the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Artist Fellowship; the Mayor's Art Award for
Innovation in the Arts; and the 2011 Pola Nirenska Award for Contemporary Achievement in
Dance.
A Ward 6 resident, Mr. Williams received a Bachelors of Art Marketing from Howard
University.
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 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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WE ARE
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Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Ronan Gulstone, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: November 24, 2020
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating C. Brian Williams and
Donella Brockington as members to the BoardofLibrary Trustees
This is to Certify that mis oftice hasreviewed the above-referenced legislation
and found it to be legally unobjectionable. Ifyou have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call me at 202-724-7681.
Legeren. A Glendale
Elizabeth Cavendish
TheJohn A Wilson Building > 1550 Pennaylvania Avenue, NW + Sute300 + Washingion, DC 20008 + Office
(202) 724-7681