MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
October 21, 2021
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the 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 pursuant to sections 1072 and 1073 of the
Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys Establishment Act of 2014, effective February 26,
2015 (D.C. Law 20-155; D.C. Official Code 3-731 and 3-732), I am pleased to
nominate the following person:
Mr. LeVar Jones
Elmira Street, SE
Washington, DC 20032
(Ward 8)
for appointment as a memberofthe Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys, replacing
Franklyn Malone, for a term to end September 19, 2024.
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 consideration of this nomination for confirmation.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayors Office of Talent
and Appojatments, should the Council require additional information.
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at the requestofthe Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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16 To confirm the appointment ofLeVar Jones to the Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys.
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18 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
19 resolution may be cited as the Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys LeVar Jones
20 Confirmation Resolution of 2021.
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22 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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24 Mr. LeVar Jones
25 Elmira Street, NE
26 Washington, DC 20032
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29 as a memberof the Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys, pursuant to sections 1072 and 1073
30 of the Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys Establishment Act of 2014, effective February 26,
31 2015 (D.C. Law 20-155; D.C, Official Code 3-731 and 3-732), replacing Franklyn Malone,
32 for a term to end September 19, 2024.
33 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
34 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Officeof the Mayor.
35 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 LeVar Allen Jones
Objective:
To create lasting change in the lives of youth across a broad spectrum of focuses: spiritual, educational, mental, and
social wellbeing and support/train/coach those individuals who provide the same services
Paid Experience:
August 2019 to Present - The New Macedonia Baptist Church - Washington, DC
Minister of Youth and Young Adults
Salary: 52,000 per year
Advocate for youth and educate the church about the hopes and needs of youth in the church and community
Develop and implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry in the areas of group building, worship, discipleship,
mission, and outreach
Support and guide the work of the Pastor and the church council in an annual process of evaluating the vision and goals
of the youth ministry
Mentor youth in developing their leadership skills
May 2012 through August 2019 ~ Boys & Girls Clubs ofGreater Washington ~ Washington, DC
Teen Services Director
Salary: 45,000 per year (Performance increases in December 2014 andJuly 2017)
Oversee and implement day to day operations of a large teen center, serving over 150 teens weekly
Develop and manage small and large community, school and corporate partnerships for teen center
Manage a present budget of over $200,000 in grant funding for 12 different teen programs
Recruit and retain a team of qualified and screened volunteers to assist with program implementation
Interim Program Director Duties (December 2014 through October 2015)
Oversee and implement day to day operations and programming of large urban clubhouse with ADA of 200+
Supervise and coach a staff of 10 paid FT/PT employees and over 100 volunteers annually
Manage a present budget of over $400,000 in grant funding for 18 programs
Assist Branch Director with management and outreach efforts, including budget/finance and rentals
April 2011 through August 2011 - Baltimores Safe and Sound Campaign ~Baltimore, MD
Outof Schoo! Time Strategist/Organizer
Salary: 40,000 per year
Transition: Return home tocareforill parent
Developing citywide structure and campaign for out of school time opportunities and providers
Advocate for youth and families to elected officials, citywide entities and funders for more opportunities
Oversee Youth Ambassador Program: training high school students in organizing and advocacy work
April2009 throughApril 2011 ~ St. Francis Neighborhood Center ~ Baltimore, MD
Program Manager
Salary: 23,000 per year
Transition: Seeking higher paying employment opportunity led to myvoluntaryseparation
Oversee program for elem/middle school students: family strengthening, staff, budget, program, recruitment
Develop summer learning extension program: programming, staff, budget, partnerships, evaluation
Increase partnerships with community members from a variety of industries
July 2006 through August 2007 ~ Loyola College in Maryland - Baltimore, MD
Office Manager, Officeof Student Life
Salary: 30,500per year
Transition: Return to youth developmentfield
Managed the daily administrative functions of the Student Life Office
Managed all budget and financial transactions, including credit cards, billing, etc
Scheduled appeal hearings for students involved with the judicial process
10/2020
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February 2006 through May 2006 Johns HopkinsUniversity School ofMedicine - Baltimore, MD
Research Aide (Steppin Up Program)
Salary: 10,000 per year
Transition: Programfunding ended
Assisted in implementing prevention curriculum in school setting
Provided small group mentoring to at risk students
Worked with large group of students on strategies for academic improvement
April 2005 through May 2009 Ebenezer Baptist Church - Baltimore, MD
Youth Pastor
Salary: 15,600 per year
Transition: Resigned (on good terms)
COversaw development of holistic youth program in urban setting (spiritual, social, emotional)
Recruited, screened, trained, and retained a diverse staff of adult volunteers
Created, executed, and analyzed activities and services to support youth program
Provided counseling to youth and families in areas of need
Developed community, civic and government partnerships to enhance programs
January 2005 through October 2005 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National CapitalArea - Washington, DC
Program Coordinator, Amachi Faith Based Mentoring Initiative
Salary: 30,000 peryear
Transition: Movedfrom the area
Managed caseload of 75 Amachi Faith Based Matches
Recruited volunteers, children, and faith-based partners
Managed background/reference checks, interviews, and home assessments on ALL Amachi volunteers
Served as liaison between agency and Church Volunteer Coordinators for feedback
Educated various groups on the Amachi model and the DC Amachi Initiative
January 1999 through October 2005 - Galilee Baptist Church - Washington, DC
Youth Minister/Associate Minister
Salary: 30,000 per year
(paidstafffrom January 1999 through January 2003; volunteerfrom January 2003 through January 2005)
Transition: New opportunity
Oversaw development ofholistic youth ministry (spiritual, social, and emotional)
Recruited, screened, and trained diverse staff of adult volunteers
Provided counselingtoyouth and families as needed
Taught/preached when called up by Pastor
Supported other ministry teams as needed
Educatioi
Prince George's Community College ~ Largo, Maryland
32 credits (9 in honors) completed - 2003
Suitland High School
Forestville, Maryland June 1998
Distinguished Honors Graduate (additional 30 credits), Visual and Performing Arts Program (Theater)
ications/Memberships/Awards:
National Keystone Advisor of the Year Award, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, June 2018
National Keystone Project of the Year Award (Youth & Police), Boys &Girls Clubs of America,June 2018
Debra Williams Clark Spirit of Keystone Award, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, June 2017
National Professional Service Award, Boys & Girls Clubs ofAmerica, April 2017
National Honor Award for Program Excellence, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, March 2017
Certificate, Advancing Youth Development, Academy for Ed. Development (Baltimore, MD) February 2009
Certificate, Training for Facilitation for AYD, The After-School Institute (Baltimore, MD) ~ October 2009
Licensed Minister, Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, June 1996
10/2020,
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 Executive Officeof the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
LeVar Jones
LeVar A. Jones is a native Washingtonian, who lives his life
based on Galatians 6:9, Be not weary in well doing, for in
due season, you shall reap, if you faint not!
For the past twenty-one years, Jones has worked
unapologetically to serve and support young people.
Licensed to preach at the age of fourteen at Washington,
D.C.s historic Shiloh Baptist. Church, Minister Jones
service to youth has been built upon the mantra of
Relational and Relevant. He currently serves as the
Minister of Youth & Young Adults of the New Macedonia
Baptist Church located in Southeast Washington, D.C.,
under the leadership of Senior Pastor Patrick J. Walker. He
also serves as founder and Senior Advisor of the award
winning #OurLivesMatter teen campaign. Founded in 2015,
#OurLivesMatter is a teen led, youth development program
focused on providing a platform for black youth to educate themselves, empower others, and
engage community.
Through the years, Minister Jones has served as both youth pastor and nonprofit professional,
developing initiatives in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas, most recently with Boys &
Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, for nearly a decade.
A passionate advocate for young people and youth work, Minister Jones is a mentor to other
youth pastors across the country and abroad. He has traveled to South America, Europe, and the
Philippines to minister and help develop youth work. He extends his passion for youth work and
ministry into other areas as well. He is a board member for Aya, Inc., a mentoring program
focused on the development of young women of color, Co-Leader for the DMV Youth and
Young Adult Ministry Leader Network, and Mastermind Facilitator for Youth Ministry Booster,
a national youth leader training collaborative.
A Ward 8 resident, Minister Jones is excited about the opportunity to add to his passion of
serving District residents in all eight wards.
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Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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Oflice of the General Counsel to the Mayor
Ronan Gulstone, Steve Walker
Betsy Cavendish
October 12, 2021
Subject: __ Legal sufficiency reviewofResolutions nominating Dr. Tamara A. Henry, Ben-
James Brown, Kiye Corbitt, John Cotten, David Gaston, LeVar Jones, Quentin
Roosevelt, and Genaro Stewart to the Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys.
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced Resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681
Elizabeth Cavendish
The JohnA. Wilson Building + 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW > Suite300 > Washington,
D.C. 2000) > Office
(202) 734-7681