If you plan on taking the metro, the McPherson Square metro stop is a short walk from the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream.

Guests are encouraged to use ride share or public transportation options, as there is limited street parking is available.

12:00 - 12:20 pm: Registration and Networking
12:20 - 12:25 pm: Guests are Seated
12:25 - 12:27 pm: Opening Remarks
12:27 - 12:32 pm: Welcome Remarks
12:32 - 12:39 pm: Honoring Eleanor Holmes Norton
12:39 - 1:11 pm: Hire Local, Build to Last: Lessons from DC’s Sector Partnerships
1:11 - 1:26 pm: State of the Economy with Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
1:26 pm: Closing Remarks and Adjournment

Jeffery W. Carroll was named Interim Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) by Mayor Muriel Bowser on December 17, 2025. Chief Carroll joined MPD in 2002, rising through the ranks and spending nearly half his career serving communities across the District of Columbia in patrol services, before moving into management and later leadership positions over specialized functions.    

Before his appointment as Interim Chief of Police, Carroll  served as the Executive Assistant Chief of Specialized Operations since November 2023, overseeing four of the Department’s non-patrol bureaus.  

From April to November 2023, Carroll served as Assistant Chief of the Internal Affairs Bureau, managing the Internal Affairs, Court Liaison, and Risk Management units. 

In 2017, Carroll was promoted to Assistant Chief of the Homeland Security Bureau. For six years, he directed MPD’s intelligence and operational functions to ensure the District’s preparedness against threats and critical incidents.  In this role, he served as Incident Commander for major events in the District of Columbia, including numerous National Special Security Events, the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, MPD’s response to the riot at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, state funerals, and other high-profile events. In this role Carroll also served as the Chair of the MPD Use of Force Review Board and the MPD representative and Vice Chairman of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s Police Chiefs Committee. 

Prior to being appointed an assistant chief, Carroll commanded the Special Operations Division (SOD) from 2015 to 2017, overseeing units including the Emergency Response Team, Explosive Ordinance Division, Harbor Patrol, Canine Unit, Major Crash Unit, Horse Mounted Unit, and the Special Events Unit. In this position Carroll served as MPD’s lead planner for the 2017 Presidential Inauguration.  

From his first police assignment in the Third District in June 2002 to serving as a Captain in the Sixth District throughout 2014, Carroll spent almost 12 years serving District residents of the First, Third, and Sixth Districts, in addition to supporting the Assistant Chief of Patrol Operations while a sergeant. From Columbia Heights to U Street, Columbia Heights, Hill East, Deanwood, and Marshall Heights, Carroll has walked the streets and engaged with residents and businesses throughout District neighborhoods.  

Carroll holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Towson University and a graduate certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia. He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy and the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police. He also earned a master’s degree in Security and Safety Leadership from George Washington University in 2017.  

Glen Lee, the independent chief financial officer (CFO) for the District of Columbia, manages the District’s finances, including its approximately $21.2 billion operating budget and $3 billion capital budget. Mr. Lee was appointed to this position by Mayor Muriel Bowser and confirmed by the District mCouncil and Congress in June of 2022.

As CFO, Mr. Lee’s primary duty is to ensure that the District government is financially sustainable. To accomplish this, Mr. Lee’s team of 1,700 forecasts the District’s revenues and financial condition, develops and manages the District’s budget, administers the District’s taxes, and executes and records the District’s financial transactions. Mr. Lee’s team administers the District’s lottery and gaming programs and oversees the finances of the United Medical Center (Not-for-profit Hospital Corporation), the University of the District of Columbia, and the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (Events DC). He is also responsible for coordinating with congressional committees that oversee the District’s fiscal affairs. He regularly interacts with the Greater Washington region’s business and government leaders as well as the District’s financial stakeholders including bond rating agencies.

Previously, he served for 12 years as the finance director for the city of Seattle. During his tenure, Mr. Lee oversaw the implementation of financial and tax administration systems, as well as the successful financial recovery of the city’s retirement system. Prior to this appointment, he managed Seattle’s revenue forecasting and budget development functions.

Before joining Seattle, Lee worked as a fiscal and policy analyst for the State of California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office where his assignments included tax policy, revenue forecasting and tax administration.

As CFO for the District of Columbia, Mr. Lee sits on the boards of Events DC, Destination DC, the Green Finance Authority Board (DC Green Bank), Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation, DC Retirement Board, and the Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation.

Lee serves on the Government Finance Officers Association’s Debt Management Advisory Committee and served on the Economics Department Advisory Board for Seattle University.

Glen Lee holds an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

If you plan on taking the metro, the Shaw-Howard U metro stop is a short walk from The Howard Theater.

Guests are encouraged to use ride share or public transportation options, as there is limited street parking is available.

12:00 - 12:20 pm: Registration and Networking 
12:20 - 12:25 pm: Guests are Seated
12:25 - 12:27 pm: Opening Remarks
12:27 - 12:30 pm: Welcome Remarks
12:30 - 12:45 pm: Emerging Leaders Program
12:45 - 12:57 pm: DC Primary Election Briefing
12:57 - 1:25 pm: U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks
1:25 pm: Closing Remarks and Adjournment 

Doni Crawford serves as an At-Large Councilmember for the District of Columbia, appointed on January 20, 2026. She brings more than a decade of experience in public policy, economic development, and racial equity to her role on the Council. Doni came to the District with a simple belief: that government—done right—can help people build better lives. Prior to her appointment, Doni was Committee Director for the Council’s Committee on Business and Economic Development, where she led complex budget oversight and advanced legislation to strengthen small businesses, commercial corridors, and inclusive economic growth. She played a pivotal role in negotiating the Commanders stadium redevelopment deal, ensuring robust community benefits, local hiring requirements, and accountability measures. She also spearheaded landmark legislation addressing racial and economic inequities as a Legislative Director and Senior Policy Advisor at the Council.

Doni’s career reflects a deep commitment to equity and opportunity. At the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, she authored influential research and helped secure $41 million in pandemic relief for excluded workers. Prior to that, she drove community revitalization strategies at Neighborhood Allies in Pittsburgh, managing multi-million-dollar grant programs and shaping equitable development policies and practices. Doni holds a Master of Public and International Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Hispanic Languages and Literatures from the University of Pittsburgh. Her work has been featured in Time Magazine, CNN, and The Washington Post. Outside of her professional life, Doni loves to read, plays a variety of sports, enjoys traveling, and cherishes spending time with her family and friends.

Guests are encouraged to use ride share and public transportation options. Limited street parking is available.

If you plan on taking the metro, the Union Station metro stop is a short walk from the building.

Brooke Pinto was sworn in as Ward 2’s Councilmember on June 27th, 2020 after winning the Special Election to fill the vacant seat. She is the first woman to hold this seat and the youngest DC Councilmember in history.

Brooke previously served in the Office of the Attorney General as a tax attorney where she represented the Office of Tax and Revenue as her client. She then served as the Assistant Attorney General for Policy and Legislative Affairs, during which time she drafted and introduced legislation to the Council on issues such as hate crimes, small business protection, and workers rights. She also advocated for DC Statehood before the National Attorneys General Association and on Capitol Hill. Prior to working in the DC government, Brooke worked in Senator Richard Blumenthal’s (D-CT) office as a Health and Aging Fellow.

Brooke earned her B.S. from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. She approaches her work as Ward 2’s Councilmember from a customer service perspective and brings a deep appreciation for workers and the small business community.

Brooke is also a graduate of Georgetown Law School. She became involved in the Ward 2 and DC community as a law student through her work with the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, which sparked her passion for addressing affordable housing issues.

Brooke is focused on ensuring that the law — both as written and as enforced — is fair for everyone and is committed to helping our city recover from COVID-19 and taking up the call for greater justice and fairness among our city’s residents.

Appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser in January 2021, Kevin Donahue serves as the City Administrator for DC Government, overseeing the day-to-day operations, setting performance metrics and goals, and implementing legislative actions and policy decisions of the Mayor and the DC Council.

As the City Administrator, Mr. Donahue led the District’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing a whole-of-government process to ensure cross collaboration, prompt decision making, and effective communications. Additionally, he advised the Mayor on the creation of two new offices to support the District’s fight against gun violence and to identify strategies for implementing a more equitable infrastructure within DC Government.

Mr. Donahue’s career in the Bowser Administration began in January 2015 when he was appointed to serve as the Deputy City Administrator and the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice. During his tenure, he launched The Lab@DC, a team of scientists who use data to analyze how well government is working. As the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, he led the oversight of the transformation of the District’s Department of Fire and EMS, and launched the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to create innovative intervention programs and community building initiatives that support a safer, stronger DC.

Mr. Donahue received a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Georgetown University and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University. A 30-year resident of the District, Mr. Donahue lives in Ward 4 with his wife and two children.

2:00 - 2:30 pm: Arrival

2:30 - 3:00 pm: Introductions and Project Overview

3:00 - 3:45 pm: Driving Tour

3:45 - 4:00 pm: Return to Meeting Point/Q&A/Departure

Please meet at The Fields at RFK Parking Lot 3 to the north of East Capitol St (View the full map details HERE)

We will be using personal cars to drive to different points of interest. There will be extra space in cars if members arrive via ride-share. 

Matt Frumin is a dedicated community activist and longtime Ward 3 resident. Equipped with decades of experience serving neighbors both in government and in community organizations. Matthew Frumin has been a stalwart community activist and advocate. For nearly 20 years, he has worked with neighbors, government officials, and other stakeholders to make the District an even better place to live. He served as Chair of the Board of the Lisner Louise Dickson Hurt Home, a five star assisted living/nursing facility serving low income DC seniors on Western Avenue. As chair, he helped secure the first ever Housing Production Trust Fund award for a senior affordable housing project in Ward 3. Frumin also spent six years on the board of Tenleytown Main Street, half as president, supporting local businesses and community events like Art All Night. Additionally, Frumin served on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E for six and a half years, half of those as Chair. He has sat on multiple government committees and task forces addressing issues from transportation to utilities to parks and recreation.

He has been a tireless advocate for better schools across the District. In addition to serving on the committee which oversaw the planning and renovation of Jackson-Reed High School, he took a lead role in creating a citywide organization of education advocates –– the Coalition for DC Public Schools and Communities (“C4DC”) –– as well as helping to launch the Ward 3 Education Network (“Ward3EdNet”).ards.

12:00 - 12:10 pm: Registration and Networking

12:10 - 12:15 pm: Guests Seated

12:15 pm - 12:17 pm: Opening Remarks

12:17 pm - 12:45 pm: State of the District Amidst the Federal Surge and Q&A

12:45 pm - 1:10 pm: Panel Discussion on Regional Economic Competitiveness and Q&A

1:10 pm - 1:20 pm: Closing Remarks

1:20 pm - 1:25 pm: Adjournment

If you plan on taking the metro, the Judiciary Square metro stop is right across from the building.

If you plan on driving, please email lsargent@nbm.org and a parking pass will be prepared for pickup at the main security desk upon your arrival.

As Ward 6 Councilmember, Charles Allen has focused on ensuring every student has a great neighborhood school, improving public safety, supporting small businesses, and creating more affordable housing – and in recent years, Ward 6 has created more new affordable housing than any other Ward, with many more homes in the pipeline.

He has brought community members together to lead transformations of beloved public spaces, including Eastern Market Metro Park, the Southwest Library, the Southeast Library, and Swampoodle Park and Terrace, as well as nearly all of Ward 6’s public schools and play spaces. His “Vision Zero” and “STEER Act” legislation have pushed the District to move quickly to create safer streets for all. And the Council recently passed his landmark “Metro for DC” legislation to make bus service fare-free in the District and give DC residents a $100 balance on their SmarTrip cards.

Christina Henderson is an At-Large member of the Council of the District of Columbia. Christina’s career has been guided by the principle that one’s zip code should not determine your opportunity for success, and she is excited to work each and every day to make this principle a reality for all DC residents.

As a trusted political advisor, Christina has counseled United States Senators, DC Council members, and state and local education officials on an array of domestic policy issues which deeply impacts families and children. Prior to serving as a member of the DC Council, Christina served as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) handling education, workforce, postal and census issues for both the leadership and personal office.

From 2012 to 2017, Christina served residents of DC in various capacities in DC government. Christina was the deputy chief of staff for former DC Councilmember David Grosso and directed the Council’s Committee on Education, which has budget and performance oversight for all matters related to DC’s public education system and libraries. At the Council, Christina crafted and helped advance over 40 pieces of legislation on an array of issues including student discipline, DCPS facilities, reproductive health, medical marijuana, and beverage sales at breweries, distilleries, and wineries. She was known for a commonsense approach to policy, a collaborative working style, and centering equity in her work. Prior to the Council, Christina worked for DC Public Schools, supporting the district’s efforts to improve teacher and school leader quality and effectiveness.

Before joining DCPS, Christina worked for the New York City Department of Education, and consulted with other state and local Boards of Education. Earlier, she served as a legislative staffer for former U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (D-NC) on a range of domestic policy issues including the federal budget, taxes, and child nutrition. Christina has also worked for several political campaigns, including Hillary for President in 2008. In 2015, Pacific Standard magazine named her one of the top 30 thinkers under 30 in the world of social and behavioral sciences.

The daughter of an Army veteran and a retired Transport Workers Union Local 100 member, Christina received her BA in Political Science from Furman University in Greenville, SC and her Master in Public Affairs degree from Princeton University. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a proud co-founder and board member of the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance.

Christina lives in Petworth with her husband Nu, their daughters Jordan and Cameron, and rescue dog Langston.

12:00 - 12:25 pm: Registration and Networking

12:25 - 12:30 pm: Guests Seated

12:30 pm - 12:35 pm: Opening Remarks

12:35 pm - 12:45 pm: Welcome Remarks given by Dave Pollin

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm: Special Presentation + Q&A

1:00 pm - 1:25 pm: Fireside Chat

1:25 pm - 1:30 pm: Closing Remarks

1:30 pm: Adjournment

Guests are encouraged to use ride share or public transportation options. Limited street parking is available. A paid garage and valet service is also available at the hotel.

9:00 - 9:05 am: Arrival

9:05 - 9:25 am: Introductions and Project Overview

9:25 - 9:55 am: Walking Tour

9:55 - 10:00 am: Return to Starting Point/Q&A/Departure

Please meet at 2500 Benning Road, NE. Street parking is available.

Phil Mendelson was first elected to the Council in November 1998 as an At-Large Councilmember. He served the District in that role until June 2012 when, following the resignation of the previous Council Chairman, Phil was selected by his colleagues to take over that role. In November 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2022 District voters elected and re-elected Phil as Chairman of the Council.

As Chairman, Phil leads the Council on all legislative matters. Phil also presides over the Committee of the Whole which has purview over matters concerning the DC Auditor, the District’s budget, federal relations, planning and zoning, Statehood, the Department of Buildings (previously DCRA) and the District’s public education system.

Prior to becoming Chairman, Phil served eight years chairing the Council’s Committee on the Judiciary (2005-2012). In that role he was responsible for all legislation affecting criminal laws in the District, as well as oversight over the District’s public safety agencies, including the Metropolitan Police Department, Fire & Emergency Medical Services, the Office of the Attorney General, the Department of Corrections, and the Office of the Medical Examiner.

During his tenure on the Council, Phil has authored hundreds of laws including: establishing an elected attorney general and an independent Department of Forensic Science (the city’s crime lab); authoring Budget Autonomy, the District’s gun control laws (post-Heller), marriage equality, Universal Paid Leave, and the District’s tree canopy protection law; recrafting Mayor Gray’s plan to build the DC United Soccer Stadium; coordinating an increase in the minimum wage with Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties; Co-introducing the Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results (NEAR) Act to emphasize mental health approaches to public safety; Breaking up the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs into two agencies to better focus on illegal construction and housing and code enforcement; and Approving the Racial Equity Achieve Change (REACH) Act to require racial equity impact assessments for most legislation.

Phil has also been a regional leader, serving twice as Chairman and three times as President of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG). Four times he has chaired the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board. He is also a Past President of the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO).

Phil believes that government should be an honest, efficient deliverer of services, that helps those least able to help themselves to develop the skills to become self-sufficient and end poverty. He also believes that government can accomplish this without increasing the tax burdens shouldered by our residents. Throughout his years of public service, Phil has maintained that the nation’s capital, should be a model of service delivery in public education, public safety, and public health.

Phil has been an active participant in District politics since 1975, when he became an officer of the McLean Gardens Residents Association. In that role he was a large part of the effort to save that 43-acre housing complex from destruction. In 1979, Phil successfully ran for a seat on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) and continued to serve as an ANC Commissioner until he took office as an At-Large Councilmember.

Phil came to the District from Cleveland, Ohio in 1970 to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from American University. He grew up in a family dedicated to public service. His mother was a national crusader for nursing home reform. His grandmother, who had been President of the Michigan State League of Women Voters, was appointed by President Roosevelt to the Federal Office of Price Administration, and was a founder of the Grand Rapids Urban League.

Phil has a daughter, Adelaide, who graduated from DC Public Schools. He lives in Southeast DC.

11:00 - 11:15 am: Arrival

11:15 - 11:30 am: Introductions and Project Overview

11:30 - 12:15 pm: Walking Tour

12:15 - 12:30 pm: Return to Starting Point/Q&A/Departure

Please meet at 2707 First St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. Limited street parking is available. We suggest that guests take ride-share.

Paul Kihn accepted an appointment by Mayor Bowser to serve as the Deputy Mayor for education on October 1, 2018. Mr. Kihn previously served for three years as the Deputy Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia. As the Superintendent’s second-in-command, he helped lead the system through a significant transformation, including improvements in teacher and principal hiring and development, a transition to common core standards, the promotion of evidence-based innovations in schools and classrooms, a wholesale revision of charter authorizing policies and procedures, and smarter allocation of diminishing resources.

Prior to his work in Philadelphia, Paul supported district and charter turnaround efforts as a partner and a leader of the U.S. K12 Education Practice for the global consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Mr. Kihn is a former New York City public school English teacher and has also taught middle and high school English in Ireland and South Africa. In addition, Mr. Kihn has worked with adjudicated and out-of-school youth.

A Ward 2 resident, Mr. Kihn received a Master's in Educational Administration From Teachers College, Columbia University, and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. He also holds degrees from Yale College and The University of Cape Town.

Brian L. Schwalb has committed his legal career to using the law in service of others, advocating for what matters most to the people and organizations he represents. As the District of Columbia's second independently-elected attorney general, Brian is committed to fighting for D.C., advancing the public interest, and ensuring that the law works to make the District safer, healthier, and more equitable for all who live and work here.

Brian is a third-generation Washingtonian. After graduating from Duke University and Harvard Law School, and completing a two-year judicial clerkship, Brian served as a trial attorney in the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. After completing his service with the Justice Department, Brian entered private practice representing clients – individuals, businesses, nonprofits and families — in a multitude of high stakes matters including advocating for people injured by excessive, unconstitutional police force, defrauded out of their assets, and fighting for their lives on death row.

Among other professional recognitions, Brian is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, whose membership is limited to the top 1% of area trial lawyers and whose careers have reflected the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility, and collegiality. Brian is also an experienced law firm leader, having served as Venable’s firm-wide Vice Chairman and then as the Partner-in-Charge of Venable’s D.C. office.

Outside the practice of law, Brian has volunteered his time, legal services, leadership, and mentorship to organizations dedicated to enhancing D.C.’s justice system, mentoring D.C. Public School students, and reducing the local impact of HIV/AIDS. Brian is also an active supporter of cancer treatment and prevention, Holocaust education, and has served as an officer and trustee of his synagogue.

Brian and his wife Mickie Simon live in Ward 3 where they raised their three daughters – Jessica, Allison, and Sydney.

Glen Lee, the independent chief financial officer (CFO) for the District of Columbia, manages the District’s finances, including its approximately $21.2 billion operating budget and $3 billion capital budget. Mr. Lee was appointed to this position by Mayor Muriel Bowser and confirmed by the District mCouncil and Congress in June of 2022.

As CFO, Mr. Lee’s primary duty is to ensure that the District government is financially sustainable. To accomplish this, Mr. Lee’s team of 1,700 forecasts the District’s revenues and financial condition, develops and manages the District’s budget, administers the District’s taxes, and executes and records the District’s financial transactions. Mr. Lee’s team administers the District’s lottery and gaming programs and oversees the finances of the United Medical Center (Not-for-profit Hospital Corporation), the University of the District of Columbia, and the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (Events DC). He is also responsible for coordinating with congressional committees that oversee the District’s fiscal affairs. He regularly interacts with the Greater Washington region’s business and government leaders as well as the District’s financial stakeholders including bond rating agencies.

Previously, he served for 12 years as the finance director for the city of Seattle. During his tenure, Mr. Lee oversaw the implementation of financial and tax administration systems, as well as the successful financial recovery of the city’s retirement system. Prior to this appointment, he managed Seattle’s revenue forecasting and budget development functions.

Before joining Seattle, Lee worked as a fiscal and policy analyst for the State of California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office where his assignments included tax policy, revenue forecasting and tax administration.

As CFO for the District of Columbia, Mr. Lee sits on the boards of Events DC, Destination DC, the Green Finance Authority Board (DC Green Bank), Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation, DC Retirement Board, and the Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation.

Lee serves on the Government Finance Officers Association’s Debt Management Advisory Committee and served on the Economics Department Advisory Board for Seattle University.

Glen Lee holds an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

Zachary Parker was elected in 2018 by Ward 5 neighbors to serve as their representative on the DC State Board of Education and was later unanimously selected by his colleagues to serve as president of the State Board in 2021. Zachary’s passion for public service is rooted in his two brothers’ struggle with inhumane economic and healthcare systems. His vision is for all neighbors to have a shared quality of life in thriving, healthy communities, regardless of zip code. On November 8th, 2022, Zachary was elected to serve as Ward 5 DC Councilmember, where he will help combat displacement, growing wealth and health disparities, and rising violence.

Before political office, Zachary spent eight years coaching DC public school administrators to improve student learning. Before that, Zachary was an award-winning 7th-grade math teacher in New Orleans, post-Katrina. Zachary sees daily the consequences of young people not receiving a quality education and working-class families unable to leverage the government on their behalf. He has dedicated his life to disrupting inequitable systems that fail Black and brown children and working-class families.

Zachary received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech and Language Pathology) from Northwestern University and his Master of Arts degree in Education Policy and Leadership from Columbia University, Teachers College. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, and a board member of Love to Lange, a US-based nonprofit that supports educational programming in Langa, South Africa.

Wendell Felder is a proud fourth-generation Washingtonian and dedicated community leader in Ward 7. He was born, and raised in Southeast Washington, D.C., and is a graduate of D.C. Public School's McKinley Technology High. Belonging to a big family, and being the second oldest child of nine siblings, he learned at a very early age the value of service and the importance of managing and building community relationships. Wendell has devoted his entire professional career to improving the quality of life for D.C. residents through his work as a public servant.

Wendell started his public service career in local government by serving in the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services (MOCRS), as the Ward 7 MOCRS where he advocated for 73,000+ residents addressing a wide range of constituent services concerns while ensuring that residents had access to community resources, government agencies, and city services. He then served in the Office of the City Administrator, as the Special Assistant and Deputy Chief of Staff, where he provided direct support to the City Administrator in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city. In the role, he also worked closely with deputy mayors, district government agency directors, and participated in the district’s legislative, and budgetary processes to elevate community priorities. He later served in the Office of the Deputy Mayor's Office for Planning and Economic Development, as a Community Development Manager, where he led and assisted in the planning, supervision, and execution of Economic Development Projects across Wards 7 and 8.

After leaving district government, Wendell served as the Director of Community Affairs at Sibley Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he evaluated high-impact community engagement solutions designed to support community needs and address healthcare inequities throughout the District of Columbia. Currently, Wendell works in higher education at Howard University.

Wendell is a four-term Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) in Ward 7 and currently serves as the Chair of ANC 7D Commission, and the Ward 7 Democrats Organization. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc and served on the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority. Wendell earned his B.S. from Bowie State in Political Science. Wendell also is a graduate of Georgetown University, where he obtained his Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning. When Wendell is not working or volunteering his time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family. He currently lives in the Parkside neighborhood in Ward 7.

Brooke Pinto was sworn in as Ward 2’s Councilmember on June 27th, 2020 after winning the Special Election to fill the vacant seat. She is the first woman to hold this seat and the youngest DC Councilmember in history.

Brooke previously served in the Office of the Attorney General as a tax attorney where she represented the Office of Tax and Revenue as her client. She then served as the Assistant Attorney General for Policy and Legislative Affairs, during which time she drafted and introduced legislation to the Council on issues such as hate crimes, small business protection, and workers rights. She also advocated for DC Statehood before the National Attorneys General Association and on Capitol Hill. Prior to working in the DC government, Brooke worked in Senator Richard Blumenthal’s (D-CT) office as a Health and Aging Fellow.

Brooke earned her B.S. from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. She approaches her work as Ward 2’s Councilmember from a customer service perspective and brings a deep appreciation for workers and the small business community.

Brooke is also a graduate of Georgetown Law School. She became involved in the Ward 2 and DC community as a law student through her work with the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, which sparked her passion for addressing affordable housing issues.

Brooke is focused on ensuring that the law — both as written and as enforced — is fair for everyone and is committed to helping our city recover from COVID-19 and taking up the call for greater justice and fairness among our city’s residents.

8:00 AM: Meet at the Mansion on O Street, 2020 O Street NW, Washington, D.C. for coffee and pastries.

8:30 AM: Depart for the bus tour.

• Tour Highlights: Visit 3-4 key stops with a guided narrative and insights into the significance of each location.

Break: A brief restroom stop during the tour.

10:30 AM: Return to the Mansion on O Street

Please meet at the Mansion on O Street, 2020 O Street NW, Washington, DC. (in the middle of 20th & 21st Streets).

2:30 - 2:45 pm: Arrival

2:45 - 3:15 pm: Introductions and Project Overview

3:15 - 4:15 pm: Walking Tour

4:15 - 4:30 pm: Return to Starting Point/Q&A/Departure

Please meet at the 1880 2nd Street SW, which is a parking lot. We will congregate there, then escort the group to the site, which is 20 yards south.

All guests must register in advance. Safety equipment will be distributed to each participant.