MURIEL BOWSER Mayor February 10, 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 section 5115 of the Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation Establishment Amendment Act of 2011, effective September 14, 2011 (D.C. Law 19- 21; D.C. Official Code § 44-951.04), I am pleased to nominate the following person: Ms. LaRuby May Ith Place SE Washington, DC 20032 (Ward 8) for reappointment as a member of the Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation Board of Directors, for a term to end July 9, 2023.
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 Council’s earliest consideration of this 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,
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EDUCATION J.D. Juris Doctorate - University of the District of Columbia Law School, Washington, D.C. M.A. Education & Human Development - The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. BS. Human Development - Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL
Policy Interests: Children and families, economic development, public safety, education reform senior citizen issues, health and wellness, environmental policy, and public finance.
WORK EXPERIENCES The District of Columbia Council May 2015 - January 2017 Councilmember, Ward 8 "Drafted and introduced laws on behalf of the residents of District of Columbia, specifically the residents living in Ward 8. * Served as a member of the Health and Human Services Committee, Housing and Community Development Committee, Judiciary Committee and Committee of the Whole * Created new delivery and accountability systems of constituent services. Vision of Victory Community Development Corporation, Washington, DC June 2009 ~ May 2015 Executive Director + Provided leadership for all aspects of day to day operations + Provided oversight for the Allen Chapel AME Church Child Development Center + Developed and implemented all economic development projects Responsible for designing and executing all fundraising activities, including small and major gifts Capitol Services Management, Inc, Washington, D.C. Nov 2006 - June 2009 Business Development Management Consultant + Manage all aspects of construction projects + Assessing and implementing plans of action for new programs + Conduct liability assessment of all projects The Office of the Honorable Marion Barry, Washington, D.C. Feb. 2006 - Oct. 2006 Constituent Services Director Provided leadership for all daily operations of the Office of Constituent Services Provided accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting Served as a representative of the Councilmember in community and civic meetings Responsible for the creating and maintaining a system of addressing the needs of our constituents ‘The Office of the Honorable Marion Barry, Washington, D.C. Sept. 2005-Feb. 2006 Constituent Services Specialist and Legislative Aide «Managed caseloads on diverse constituent issues: housing, education, food security, youth, safety + Researched and drafted legislation on a variety of issues = Researched policies and gathered data and statistics «Prepared bills, memos, and circulars * Served as the liaison between constituents and Councilmember Gift Family Resource Center, Washington, D.C. ‘Aug. 1999- Aug, 2004 Executive Director + Provided leadership of multiple related projects directed toward student academic success and socio-emotional development «Coached, mentored and led staff within a team environment * Built credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders * Ensured consistent and efficient administration of programs * Provided accurate financial reporting Children’s Defense Fund Aug. 1998-Aug. 1999 Fundraising Development Associate-25th Anniversary Fundraiser «Promoted and solicited small gifts and value-added partnerships + Supported business development strategies instrumental in developing corporate partnerships and volunteer incentives + Supported the planning and implementation of individual, direct mail, e-commerce, phone and personal solicitation programs. * Worked with a donor database, executing database queries and assessing data in donor reports
CERTIFICATIONS Certified General Contractor in State of Florida Masters Certificate in Project Management
LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT DC Council Women’s Group (Chair) D.C. Housing Authority (Chair) Small and Local Business Development (Board member) Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Co-Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees) Community College Preparatory Academy- (Chair of the Board) KaBOOM! Project (Old Congress Heights School and Park Southern Apartment) (Director) Antwan Jamison (Former Wizard's Player)- Single Mother's Brunch (Initiative Leader) Congress Heights Community Association (Treasurer) Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Sunday School Teacher) D.C. Children and Youth Investment Trust Corp. (Lifelong Learning Coach) Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
LaRuby May LaRuby May is a lawyer and advocate for the underserved. ‘Throughout her professional career, Ms. May has worked to improve access to necessary resources for both residents and businesses. Ms. May has a long history of advocating for education, workforce training, human capital development, and economic development in communities where the needs are the greatest. Replacing the late, Honorable Marion Barry, Ms. May recently served as a member of the DC Council, representing the residents of Ward 8, As a member of the Health and Human Services Committee, Housing Committee, and Judiciary Committee, Ms. May was able to work on issues that had drastic impacts on her constituents, particularly women and children. During her tenure on the Council, Ms. May led the women on the Council to form the DC Council Women’s Group (CWG) and became the group’s first selected Chairman, Ms. May’s commitment to the next generation of leaders is evident through her creation of the Dreamer’s Program — a longevity program that has provided opportunities and resources for underserved children in the District of Columbia. In addition, as the Executive Director of Vision of Victory Community Development Corporation, she led the child development center to becoming a nationally accredited center and built a 91-unit affordable housing project for seniors. A Ward 8 resident, Ms. May received a Bachelor of Science from Eckerd College, a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development from The George Washington University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of the District of Columbia.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser kk ok WE ARE WASHINGTON DC Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Ronan Gulstone, Steve Walker From: Betsy Cavendish Date: July 27, 2020 Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Brenda Donald and Laruby May as a members of the Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation Board of Directors
This is to Certify that tnis otic has reviewed the above-referenced legislation and found itto be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to call me at 202- 724-7681. Spins bt
Elizabeth Cavendish
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