PR 25-0295 — Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Lamont Akins Confirmation Resolution of 2023

■ Interacted directly with full city leadership as part of Mayor’s Senior Leadership Team, strategizing every week with senior managers of every city department.

■ Directed the Mayor’s outreach and engagement strategy encompassing 700,000+ DC residents and businesses across 8 Wards.

■ Managed and planned Mayor’s external engagement events from receptions and summits to concerts and sports events, frequently contributing and responding on extended hours, given the demanding, high-profile national nature of the nation’s capital events.

■ Served as key mayoral advisor, providing perspective and insight on pertinent community issues and concerns to the Mayor.

Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs / Mayor Muriel Bowser— Government of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC / January 2016-July 2018 ■ Oversaw operations of the day-to-day activities in the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs, a +ioo-member diverse team in a collaborative, productive environment that fostered professional growth and development while achieving mayoral goals.

■ Directing City-wide outreach and engagement strategy, regularly interfaced with internal departments and units, DC residents, non-profit community organizations, business owners, and corporate executives ■ Developed and managed the Mayor’s special events and activities.

Special Assistant, Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs / Mayor Muriel Bowser- Government of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC/ January 2015-December 2015 • Authoritatively responded to a variety of inquiries received from D.C.

government officials, the public, and numerous external organizations including private sector and neighboring city and state governments regarding the purpose and intent of the District government agencies, programs, and services.

■ To support mayoral outreach, worked to build positive interactions and strong relationships with community, corporate leaders, and government officials.

■ On behalf of the Mayor, conducted discreet communications regarding the disposition, conduct, or resolution of sensitive issues and personal matters regarding confidentiality with an awareness of the long-range objectives.

■ Regularly briefed the Mayor on a range of city-related issues:

accomplishments, problems and proposed solutions, innovative ideas for improvements, and other similar matters.

Director of Constituent Services, Office of At-Large DC Councilmember Anita Bonds— Government of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC / Feb.

2013-December 2014 ■ Managed the Councilmember’s outreach and engagement strategy District-wide.

Page | 2 L amont A kins S tra tegic M anagement ■ Managed the Councilmember’s Constituent Services Fund including recording and collecting receipts and disbursements, and compliance with applicable federal and local laws.

■ Managed office operations that help residents with issues/concerns regarding government service delivery, government programs, neighborhood-related issues, and other quality of life issues.

■ Coordinated and met with government departments/agencies, community stakeholders, neighborhood groups, advocacy organizations to obtain information and to address/resolve residents’ issues and concerns.

■ Developed and managed external community relations activities and develop communications plan for events and oversee their execution.

Program Manager, Department of Employment Services—Government of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC/ May 2009-September 2011 ■ Managed quality control for the Year-Round Youth Employment Program serving more than 500 youth.

■ Worked with the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), serving more than 21,000 youths.

■ Monitored program efficiency for all assigned worksites from public/private/CBO sectors;

ensured compliance with all programmatic and District of Columbia requirements, policies, and procedures regarding youth programming, and prepared and presented reports on program activities.

■ Conducted mass recruitment and certification events to certify eligible youth for summer and year-round employment and training activities.

Project Manager, Livable Communities—AARP, Washington, DC/ Aug.

2007-Mar 2009 ■ Tracked and developed best practices among AARP’s 53 state offices and maintained broad knowledge about current trends, emerging issues, policy interventions, and innovations in the Livable Communities field to enhance the effectiveness of program strategy and advocacy.

■ Managed and developed relationships with key national partners and influential organizations:

National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), National Association of Realtors (NAR), Easy Living Home, and the National Organization of Minority Architects.

■ Developed, monitored, managed, and evaluated ongoing initiatives, including creating program concepts, marketing plans, budgets, events and briefing materials, and reported results to staff, senior managers, and external colleagues.

■ Represented AARP at external events and assisted in external communications:

developed website content, drafted and delivered public presentations, blogged, tweeted, and communicated through other social media and networks, participated in partner outreach, and wrote articles for publication.

Assistant Executive Director, Community Action Agency, Department of Health and Human Services—County of Montgomery, Silver Spring, MD / July 2006-August 2007 ■ Provided supervisory guidance for 10 staff members and programs under Agency jurisdiction.

Page | 3 L amont A kins S tra tegic M anagement ■ Prepared the agency’s annual report and other reports required by federal, state, and local governments.

■ Coordinated and managed activities of the Community Action Board (CAB) including researching/preparing testimony, position papers, and correspondence on behalf of Board members.

■ Assisted the CAB executive committee with development, planning, and evaluating issues relevant to the indigent and low-income communities.

■ Oversaw management and operations of two Department of Health and Human Services facilities:

East County Regional Office and Colesville Center.

■ Oversaw planning and implementation of community outreach and service strategies at the East County Regional Office to meet the needs of the community.

Housing and Community Developer III, Department of Housing and Community Development—County of Fairfax, Fairfax, VA / November 2004-July 2006 • Managed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investments Partnerships federal funds to community nonprofit organizations for program implementation, construction/acquisition/rehabilitation of low- to moderate-income housing and economic development projects.

Managed and monitored the County’s Economic Development Initiative (EDI) federal grants;

funding exceeded $2.5 million.

■ Directed contract administration, planning, and implementation of comprehensive development projects and programs in identified communities and for target populations;

prepared related reports;

budget of over $9 million.

■ Researched and wrote the County’s Five-Year Consolidated and Annual Action Strategic Plans for CDBG, HOME, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for People with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) programs.

Education _______________________________________ Master of Science Degree, Community Development Delta State University, Cleveland, MS Bachelor of Arts Degree, Political Science University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, AR Professional and Civic Involvement____________ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Convention Liaison, National Headquarters / 2012-Present Director of Conventions & Events, Eastern Region / 2013-2017 StepAfrika! Board of Directors / 2019-present District of Columbia Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D Commissioner 4D01, Chairman / 2009-2011, 2013-2015 District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights Commissioner / 2009-2011 Page | 4 ★ ★ ★ WE ARE WASHINGTON Executive Office of the Mayor — Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments John A.

Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004 Lamont Akins Lamont Akins is the Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives and External Engagement at Pepco.

Mr.

Akins possesses over 18 years of experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets, sizeable staffs, and public outreach programs.

Prior to his current role, Mr.

Akins served as Director in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Office of Community Affairs.

As a key mayoral advisor, Mr.

Akins increased resident trust and engagement with the D.C.

government and managed 15 constituent and community engagement offices with a S15 million annual budget.

Mr.

Akins also served as Director of Constituent Services and Community Outreach for D.C.

Councilmember Anita Bonds.

Mr.

Akins is a member and National Headquarters Convention Liaison of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and serves on the StepAfrika! Board of Directors.

A Ward 4 resident, Mr.

Akins earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and his Master of Science in Community Development from Delta State University.

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser ★ ★ ★ WE ARE WASHINGTON Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor To:

Tommy Wells, Steve Walker From:

Betsy Cavendish Date:

June 15, 2023 Subject:

Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Lamont Akins as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia____________ This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and found it 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 A.

(Betsy) Cavendish The John A.

Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C.

20004 • Office (202) 724-7681