Honoring the best in public service · 2014-06-23 · Honoring the best in public service 13 TH CAFRITZ AWARDS EDITION TONYA FOUST MEAD, PhD Integrity Coordinator Office of the State

H o n o r i n g t h e b e s t i n p u b l i c s e r v i c e

13 TH CAFRITZ AWARDS

EDITION

TONYA FOUST MEAD, PhDIntegrity Coordinator

Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

NATALIE MAYERSAgency Fiscal Officer

Department of Employment Services (DOES)

MR. CALVIN CAFRITZChairman

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

BEATRICE WILLIARProgram Manager

Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA)

ALLAM AL-ALAMIOperational Manager

Capital Construction Division Department of General Services (DGS)

JOHN THOMASAssociate Director/State Forester

Urban Forestry AdministrationDistrict Department of Transportation

(DDOT)

Meet the Cafritz Awards winners who brought recognition to the DC Government5 winners who brought recognition to the DC Government

Meet the

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Awards for Distinguished DC Government Employees is an annual program designed to recognize and reward outstanding performance and exemplary service by DC Government employees. Established in 2000, the Awards are presented generally to five individuals who play a critical, yet in many cases unseen, role in providing outstanding service to the residents of Washington, DC. The Awards honor individuals whose contributions have been exceptional and whose commitment and professionalism demonstrate the best in public service.

Winners receive a $7,500 cash prize and a trophy.

Any full-time employee of the DC Government with at least five years of continuous service is eligible for the award. Volunteers, temporary, or contract workers are not eligible to participate.

Teachers and principals are also not eligible. Anyone may submit a nomination.

The Cafritz Awards program is made possible by a grant from The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. It was created by DC Agenda and the George Washington University Center for

Excellence in Public Leadership (CEPL) and is currently managed by CEPL.

AWARDS SELECTION PROCESS

Cafritz Awards winners undergo a rigorous and competitive screening process, and are selected by a panel that consists of local and national public administration professionals, and faculty

of The George Washington University. Given the number of outstanding nominees who submit their applications each year, the selection process is always challenging and requires careful

consideration. The winners are chosen based upon demonstrated performance and excellence in one or more of the selection criteria.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following areas: Solved an extraordinary problem or achieved a significantly difficult goal.

Performed an outstanding act which brought positive recognition to the city. Successfully initiated and implemented an innovative idea that brought about dramatic results.

Consistently achieved excellence in overall job performance that is “above and beyond the call of duty.”

Demonstrated outstanding and inspirational leadership that dramatically improved employee morale and team spirit.

About the Cafritz AwardsAbout the Cafritz Awards

WELCOMING REMARKS

Mr. James Robinson (MASTER OF CEREMONIES)Executive Director, Center for Excellence in Public Leadership

The George Washington University

Mr. Calvin CafritzChairman, The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

ABOUT THE AWARDS

Mr. James Robinson

Ms. Shawn StokesDirector, DC Department of Human Resources

CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION TO FINALISTS

Mr. James Robinson

AWARDS PRESENTATION TO WINNERS

Mr. Allam Al-AlamiMs. Natalie Mayers

Ms. Tonya Foust Mead, PhDMr. John Thomas

Ms. Beatrice Williar

CONGRATULATORY REMARKS

The Honorable Vincent Gray (Video Recording)Mayor, the District of Columbia

Dr. Steven Knapp (Invited)President, The George Washington University

CLOSING REMARKS

Mr. Calvin Cafritz

Ceremony Program

Cafritz Awards

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014

The George Washington UniversityThe Cloyd Heck Marvin Center

Cafritz Conference Center800 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052

The 13th Annual Morris and Gwendolyn

for Distinguished DC Government Employees

Cafritz Awards

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JOHN THOMASAssociate Director/State Forester Urban Forestry Administration

District Department of Transportation (DDOT)

BEATRICE WILLIARProgram Manager

Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA)

ALLAM AL-ALAMIOperational Manager

Capital Construction DivisionDepartment of General Services

(DGS)

NATALIE MAYERSAgency Fiscal Officer

Department of Employment Services (DOES)

TONYA FOUST MEAD, PhDIntegrity Coordinator

Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

Congratulations to Our Winners

THE 13TH ANNUAL MORRIS & GWENDOLYN C AFRITZ FOUNDATION AWARDS H 3

About the Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation | CAFRITZ AWARDS |

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is the largest private, independent, local foundation focused exclusively on the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The Foundation is the legacy of Morris Cafritz, one of Washington’s leading commercial and residential builders from the early

1920’s to the mid-60’s. An outstanding civic leader known for his generosity, Morris Cafritz established the Foundation in 1948. His wife, Gwendolyn, one of Washington’s leading hostesses in the post World War II years, was President of the Foundation from 1964 to 1988. In December 1988, Calvin Cafritz was elected to the Board of Directors of The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz

Foundation and, since February 1989, has served as Board Chairman. In July 1993, he was elected President and CEO of the Foundation.

Since 1970, when electronic record keeping was initiated, awards totaling more than $410 million have been granted. In the last 10 years, $214 million has been awarded to more than

947 organizations in the areas of Community Services, Arts and Humanities, Education, Health and the Environment.

The Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for residents of the Washington, DC area. For more information, please visit www.cafritzfoundation.org.

The George Washington UniversityCenter for Excellence in Public Leadership

The George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (CEPL) is the result of an innovative public-private partnership established in 1997. The Center’s grounding premise

is that the public sector needs strong leadership and management capacity within the ranks of government employees and service providers in order to meet the challenges of the 21st

Century. The Center’s mission is to develop public leaders who make a positive difference in their organizations and the lives of the people they serve, by: 1) Providing leadership and management development experiences which inspire public leaders and are grounded in research and practical

knowledge; and 2) Creating collaborative networks among public leaders to share resources, knowledge, and experience. Since its establishment, the focus of the Center has expanded from

the District of Columbia government to include other local and regional governments, the federal government, and community-based organizations.

| CAFRITZ AWARDS | Winner Profile


Allam Al-AlamiOperational Manager, Capital Construction DivisionDepartment of General Services (DGS)

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ashington, DC, may be known as “the most powerful city in the world,” but it’s not one that often gets recognized for leading the way in innovation, inter-agency collaboration, and on-schedule and under-budget project delivery.

That may very well change, thanks to dedicated public servants like Allam Al-Alami, a 15-year veteran of DC Government, who spearheaded two of the District’s largest Public Safety projects: the Unified Communication Center (UCC) and the Consolidated Forensic Laboratory (CFL). These projects, valued at over $335 million represent the District Government’s investment in critical-mission public-safety projects over the last decade.

The District’s leadership envisioned a state-of-the-art emergency communication center that would house the Office of Unified Communications and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency,


thus providing DC and the City’s first responders with the much-needed capacity to improve the City’s emergency preparedness, the interoperability among local, regional and federal partners, and the overall emergency response time.

As the lead project manager for the construction of the UCC, Allam was responsible for coordinating

multiple agencies and project teams, sometimes with competing roles and missions. The job required someone with the right mix of engineering proficiency, project management expertise, and business savvy, who could also take on issues beyond the typical “brick-and-mortar” challenges – exactly the kind of project you could entrust to Allam Al-Alami.

The UCC project was recognized nationally by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), winning its 2007 Best Practices award for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.

Recognizing his skill in steering complex high-profile projects, the City’s leadership transitioned Allam from the Office of Chief Technology Officer to the Department of General Services, where he took on one of the most complex construction projects the City had ever developed, the Consolidated Forensic Laboratory (CFL).

The CFL is a LEED Platinum, cutting-edge, award-winning science facility designed to provide the District with critical public safety and health science infrastructure. It locates the Department of Forensic Sciences, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and MPD’s Crime Scene Investigations under one roof.

The sustainable features include innovative design in energy

efficiency and water conservation. The Lab’s extensive green roof translates into savings of over two million gallons of potable water annually.

Allam was able to navigate the project through many challenges. “His negotiation skills are impressive and he is a deal-maker, not a breaker,” explains Director of the DC Department of Forensic Sciences Max Houck. “On a project of that size and complexity, that speaks volumes.”

Delivered on-time and under budget, the CFL earned numerous accolades for its design and functionality. It is now the benchmark for new forensic science facilities. Delegations from more than 15 nations, including the UK, Saudi Arabia, China, Singapore, Mexico and Russia, have visited it.

“His work has made the District a model for innovative city design and public service workers,” said one colleague. “The CFL is a marvel, a showpiece that functions brilliantly and beautifully, making the District a far better place to live and work.”

His work has made the District a model for innovative city design and public service workers.



Natalie MayersAgency Fiscal OfficerDepartment of Employment Services (DOES)


office and a tight deadline, she led a massive financial consolidation involving her agency and five others – Municipal Facilities, the Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization, the Fire and Emergency Management Service, the Metropolitan Police Department, and the Department of Parks and Recreation – creating a one-billion-dollar agency budget. It should come as no surprise that to her colleagues and customers Natalie is known by another name: “The Fixer.”

Beyond her technical expertise with complex budgets and stewardship of financial transactions worth millions of dollars, Natalie is recognized as a true leader and a “people person,”

who exudes a calm demeanor, authenticity, and strong personal values.

When she came on board at the Department of Employment Services (DOES) in 2012, the agency was suffering from low morale. At the time, the U.S. Department of Labor had placed DOES under a Corrective Action Plan and threatened to impose an $8.8 million fine, due to a lack of financial compliance with federal regulations.

“My first action was to assess the team,” Natalie said. “I found not a people problem, but a leadership one. The team was woefully

understaffed for the expected outcomes and team members lacked the understanding of how they fit within the process.”

Her solution was to create an “open” environment where everyone was invited to be innovative, find creative solutions, and take ownership. The results were nothing short of amazing. Relationships were

restored. The agency was held up to high standards of accountability and consistently delivered on them. Due to Natalie’s team efforts, four of the five federal audit findings were corrected, and the fifth is waiting to be resolved. The agency saved $5.1 million it would otherwise owe in disallowances.

“The District of Columbia Government is better because of leaders like Natalie Mayers,” said DOES Deputy Director Paulette Francois. “[She is] a leader with a very high level of emotional intelligence and vision…. I am honored to work with [such] a talented and phenomenal individual.”

It should come to no surprise that to her colleagues and customers Natalie is known by

another name: “The Fixer.”

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or Natalie Mayers, being a DC Government employee is not just a job, it’s a calling – a calling that dates back to her childhood.

Natalie cannot help but smile as she recalls the excitement of starting her first internship with the District’s Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute and later the Summer Youth Employment Program.

“As a 16-year-old, I was given an incredible opportunity to get a hands-on experience and to do real work,” she said.

From that point on she was hooked.

While attending Indiana Wesleyan University, Natalie continued to trek back to Washington to spend her summers interning with the DC Government.

After being hired full-time, she saw her career grow quickly, and in 2009 she was recruited to become the Agency Fiscal Officer at the Department of Real Estate Services (now the Department of General Services). Despite an understaffed



Tonya Foust Mead, PhDIntegrity CoordinatorOffice of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

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n the wake of the USA Today’s allegations of massive cheating on standardized tests in many of the District’s schools in 2011, Dr. Tonya Foust Mead was called upon to develop a test integrity program that would meet federal regulations for student test assessments.

Amid probes from the U.S. Department of Education and the DC Office of the Inspector General, Tonya undertook the massive effort to develop a multi-level process to investigate cheating claims, ensure effective technical support for concerned residents, and draft policy guidelines that culminated in the passing of the 2013 Test Integrity Act (TIA). Taking on the additional responsibilities in such a high-stakes environment and under intense public scrutiny meant late nights and weekends on the job, without a salary increase. Regardless, Tonya


Tonya Foust Mead, PhD

The implementation of the Test Integrity Act and subsequent other integrity measures, helped restore public confidence in the District’s public education system and its students. Earlier this year, the program was featured at the 2014 International Center for Academic Integrity Conference as a model for discouraging cheating through early detection and deterrence.

In addition to her work on the test integrity program, Tonya was responsible for the successful development of the State Athletic Association (DCSAA), a massive inter-agency effort that brought

together 52 local education providers, including a number of public charter and parochial schools. As one of Mayor Vincent Gray’s key initiatives, the DCSAA sought to ensure that all student-athletes in District schools would have the opportunity to participate in state-level athletic championships.

“Dr. Mead’s work helped solve this extraordinary challenge for the District... [by] bringing together many competing and highly politicized factions for the sake of interscholastic athletics,” said one former colleague.

At the time when it was rumored that the Office of the State Superintendent of Education didn’t have the expertise or the capacity

to run a program like the DCSAA, Tonya developed a comprehensive framework for appointing the

DCSAA Director, establishing early on OSSE’s competence to bring the program to fruition. Thanks to Tonya’s stewardship, the DCSAA was successfully established in under a year, opening doors to many DC students who sought to compete for athletic scholarships.

Tonya’s strong ethics serve as a beacon of light for the District’s educators.

“What I admire most about Tonya is her integrity,” said former State Superintendent of Education Hosanna Mahaley Jones. “She would even challenge me or other senior leaders if she thought we were making a decision that wasn’t in the best interests of children or the city.”

committed to the task, even paying her own way through a Private Investigator licensing program.

When asked what motivated her to stay on, Tonya said: “There was this feeling that the only way that students in the District of Columbia could achieve academic success was through educator cheating and misconduct. And I knew that it just wasn’t true.”

What I admire most about Tonya is her integrity. She would even challenge me or other senior leaders

if she thought we were making a decision that wasn’t in the best interests of children or the city.



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he next time you find shade under a leafy canopy here in the District or watch the neighborhood kids climb a tree, think of none other than John Thomas.

As the City’s “tree guy,” John is responsible for ensuring the health, diversity, and increase of the urban tree canopy, which has direct implications for the air and water quality here in the District.

Under John’s leadership, the City’s tree coverage grew from 35% to 37.2%, which may not sound like much, unless you know that the District Government manages over 140,000 park trees and 144,000 street trees. Under John’s stewardship, the District has nearly doubled the number of trees planted every year, resulting in an on-target trend for delivering a tree canopy that will cover 40 percent of the District’s land mass by 2032.

Thanks to John’s efforts, the American Forest recently recognized DC for having one

John ThomasAssociate Director/State Forester, Urban Forestry AdministrationDistrict Department of Transportation (DDOT)


of the “Top Ten Urban Forestry Programs” in the country. Talk about making others green with envy.

Such gains would be nearly impossible without John, who helped secure new sources of funding and expand the program’s capacity to respond to service requests, while also establishing one of the most comprehensive asset management systems. No more paper trails! DC’s arborists lead the nation’s urban forestry programs in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology for mapping active tree removal and tree planting sites.

“Prior to his tenure, the Urban Forestry Administration (UFA) employed a somewhat random, redundant, and inefficient strategy for establishing and managing the population of healthy street trees in the District,” said John McGaw, the Director of the Capital Improvements Program. “In order to correct a backlog of over 5,000 requests, John increased the staff from four to 17 arborists, who as a team are now able to respond to service requests in less than five days on average, compared to the previous six-month average response time.”

For John, nurturing working relationships is just another

Thanks to John’s efforts, the American Forest had recently recognized DC for having one of the

‘Top Ten Urban Forestry Programs’ in the country. Talk about making others green with envy.

extension of his effort to grow the City’s urban forestry program. With someone as friendly and personable, it is easy to see why he was so effective in bringing together multiple community groups and the UFA team to make the City greener.

Under John’s leadership, the Urban Forestry Administration staff was encouraged to think about their long-term career paths with the UFA and find opportunities for advancement. As a result, employee retention rate increased from 60% to 90%, and in 2008 the UFA was named “the most improved” administration at DDOT.

In the wake of storms when the volume of service calls increases or when a neighborhood community group asks for help planting trees, you should not be surprised to find John, in his hard hat and service vest, helping out.

“That’s where the reward comes. And, I think, future generations are going to be very happy that we took this time to make sure the trees are healthy, and they are putting more trees in. It’s not for today, the trees are always for tomorrow.”



Beatrice WilliarProgram ManagerChild and Family Services Agency (CFSA)

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very morning Beatrice Williar comes into work at the Child and Family Services Agency with a vision: to improve the lives of children and youth entrusted into the District’s foster care system.

She wants to make them feel valuable. Proud of who they are. Normal. Just like any other kid.

It is with this vision that Beatrice came to the DC Government 11 years ago – something she thought she would never do – to establish one of the most successful public-private partnerships in the District, Partners for Kids in Care (PFK). PFK is a broad community and corporate outreach initiative that generates in-kind and monetary donations to the tune of $400,000 a year. Here are just some of the things that PFK has supported annually:


Volunteer Mentoring Program Books for Kids (5,000 books) Project Prom, Graduation & Career (400 dresses and suits)

Project College-Bound (100 computers)

Food Baskets (300) & Holiday Toy Drive (4,000 toys)

Much of the donated clothing, toys and books can now be found in the brand new Children’s Donation Center (soon to be renamed the “Aspire Center”). What before was just a storage space is now beautifully refurbished room space, with a floor-to-ceiling mural, racks of neatly organized supplies, shoes, and clothing. It doesn’t feel like a place to get hand-me-downs. It feels like a fashion boutique all the “cool” kids would go to.

Doug Norwood, the Deacon of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church and a PFK partner, describes his first conversation with Beatrice: “Picture this: A child is removed from a household in crisis and has her belongings thrown into a garbage bag. Beatrice wanted to buy luggage for that child. ‘Garbage bags are for garbage,’ she says, ‘not for children.’ And thus began our relationship.”

The in-kind contributions and monetary donations that PFK generates serve to buy brand-new clothing, school supplies, toys and books. For Beatrice, much of the effort has to do with removing

the negative stigma of foster care, making sure the kids aren’t stuck with wearing things nobody else wanted.

One of her proudest achievements, and the most popular among the youth, is the Annual Youth Fashion & Talent Show that Beatrice puts together once a year, with the help of her staff and local community volunteers.

“It’s very a heartwarming experience to see our young people work on the show and, once they are on stage, to see them beaming with joy and confidence,” she says.

CFSA’s community-giving program has come a long way since Beatrice came on board 11 years ago, when the Agency

lacked the capacity to put together engaging programs for children and youth. Partners for Kids – Beatrice’s brainchild – filled the gap, operating like a nonprofit. While the Child and Family Services Agency covers all of PFK’s overhead costs, the public is guaranteed that 100% of their donations go directly to serving children and families.

“[She] is smart, creative, passionate and compassionate,” adds Deacon Norwood. “If I were to look up ‘leader’ or ‘public servant,’ I’d expect to see her picture next to the definitions.”

If I were to look up ‘leader’ or ‘public servant,’ I’d expect to see her picture next to the definitions.

| CAFRITZ AWARDS | Finalists


RAESHAWN CROSSONOffice of the State

Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

GARINE DALCEDepartment of Youth

Rehabilitation Services (DYRS)

NICHOLE COBBS-STERNSChild and Family Services

Agency (CFSA)

DEIRDRE COGANDepartment of Behavioral

Health (DBH)

SARAH CONNELLOffice of the Attorney General

(OAG)

DR. AURORA DELESPIN-JONES

Office on Aging (DCOA)

Congratulations to Our Finalists

Finalists | CAFRITZ AWARDS |


MAURICE HENDERSONOffice of the Chief Technology

Officer (OCTO)

JACQUELINE AIKEN NOISETTE

Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)

CHERYL DURDENChild and Family Services

Agency (CFSA)

CHARLENE FAIRFAXDepartment of Health Care

Finance (DHCF)

BETTY MCNEIL GREENDepartment of Corrections

(DOC)

CARLA JARDEN OKONKWOMetropolitan Police Department

(MPD)

Congratulations to Our Finalists (continued)

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LINDSAY ROHRBAUGHDistrict Department of the

Environment (DDOE)

ROCHELLE WILSONDistrict of Columbia Public

Schools (DCPS)

ALBERTA PAUL District Department of Transportation (DDOT)

PAUL M. PAULOffice of the Chief Financial

Officer (OCFO)

CHERYL ROBERTSONDepartment of Human

Resources (DCHR)

JEAN ELLEN WYCHEChild and Family Services

Agency (CFSA)

Congratulations to Our Finalists (continued)


Program Management

JAMES ROBINSONExecutive Director


DR. NATALIE HOUGHTBY-HADDONAssociate Director


KATE PYATYBRATOVAProgram Director


AcknowledgmentsThe George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership would like to

extend heartfelt thanks to the following individuals and businesses for their support and valuable contribution in making this year’s awards program a success.

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation DC Department of Human Resources

Selection Panel Screening Committee Conceptual Geniuses

House of Printing, Inc. Jason Dixson Photography

GW Marketing and Creative Services OvalP, LLC

Program Management & Acknowledgments | CAFRITZ AWARDS |

| CAFRITZ AWARDS | Former Winners


Former Winners

2009 Winners were honored in 2010.

2009

PHILIP J. HEINRICHProgram Manager,

District of Columbia Office of the City

Administrator

MAUDE R. HOLTAssociate Director,

District of Columbia Department of Health

Care Finance

REHVA D. JONESDirector, Higher Education

Financial Services and Preparation Program, District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education

DONNA TUCKER SHELER, RNAssistant Coordinator,

Woodson Adolescent Wellness Center, Community Health Administration, District of

Columbia Department of Health

JAMES PATRICK TIMONY

Librarian, Adaptive Technology, District of

Columbia Public Library

2010

JOHNET TA BROWER BONDDirector, Office of

Pay and Retirement Services, District of

Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer

SOUMYA S. DEYSupervisory Civil Engineer, District

of Columbia Department of Transportation

SAKINA KHANSenior Economic

Planner, District of Columbia Office of

Planning

TR ACIE T. MARTIN, MSW

Senior Fatality Review Program Specialist, District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

MARC WILLIAMSRecreation

Assistant, District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation

GORDON M. MCDONALD

Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Budget and Planning, District of

Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer

2011

SEAN MURR AY EGAN

Lieutenant, Division of Homeland Security and

Special Operations,District of Columbia Fire

and EMS Department

INGRID GUTIERREZCommunity Outreach Coordinator, Office on Latino Affairs, District of Columbia Executive

Office of the Mayor

CYNTHIA L. JONESProgram Manager, Abandoned Vehicle

Operations, District of Columbia Department of

Public Works

MICHAEL KHARFENBureau Chief, Partnerships,

Capacity Building and Community Outreach, District of Columbia

Department of Health

DEMETRIOS VL ASSOPOULOSDeputy Fire Chief,

Operations Division, Plt.2, District of

Columbia Fire and EMS Department

2013

TAMEK A BORGESRecreation Specialist, District of Columbia Department of Parks

and Recreation

JOSÉ L. COLÓN, JR.IT Software and GIS Manager, District of

Columbia Department of Transportation

JERRY C. CR AY TON, SR.

Dean of Students, Cardozo Senior High School, District of Columbia Public Schools

MARCIA HARRINGTON

Supervisory Education Specialist, Adult Literacy Resource Center, District

of Columbia Public Library

CHRISTOPHER YANCEY HOLMESSergeant, District of


2012

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Former Winners (continued)

ANITA A. CHAVISEnvironmental Crimes

Investigator, District of Columbia

Department of Public Works

ROL AND F. DREIST, JR.Surveyor, Office of the Surveyor, District of

Columbia Departmentof Consumer and

Regulatory Affairs

LEOL A JENKINSProgram Manager/Supervisory

Social Worker, District of Columbia Department of Mental Health,

DC Community Services Agency/Northwest Child and Family Center

DWAYNE A. JONES, SR.

Director, Postsecondary Career and Technical

Education, University of the District of Columbia

KRIS B. L AURENTI, MSW, LICSW

Special Assistant, District of Columbia Department of Youth

Rehabilitation Services

2007

JOHN JOSEPH BORGES

Recreation Specialist, District of Columbia Department of Parks

and Recreation

SANDY FARBERExtension Agent,

Environmental and Natural Resources, University of the

District of Columbia

JOY PHILLIPS, PHDAssociate Director of

State Data Center, District of Columbia Office of Planning

ANTHONY POMPADeputy Chief Financial

Officer, Office of Financial Operations

and Systems, District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer

DARRYL WEBSTERSchool Social Worker, District of Columbia

Public Schools

2006

DR. NAT WAR GANDHI Chief Financial Officer for the District of Columbia

Inaugural Recipient

2005 Meritorious Leadership Award

INSPECTOR PATRICK A. BURKE

Third District Substation, Metropolitan Police

Department

DR. TEDL A GIORGISProgram Manager,

Multicultural Services Division, District of Columbia Department of Mental Health

VERONIC A LIPSCOMBEDirector, Citywide Technical

Service, District of Columbia Office of the Chief

Technology Officer

JOHN MCGAWSpecial Assistant,

Executive Office of the Mayor

MEHRNOOSH MOSTA AN-MOR ADI

Health Management Officer, Bureau of Chronic Disease

Control, District of Columbia Department of Health

2005

CL ARENCE DAVISPublic Records

Administrator, Office of Public Records, District of Columbia Office of

the Secretary

ESTEL A GONZ ALEZ Psychiatrist, Multicultural Services Agency, District of Columbia Department

of Mental Health

SARGENT BRET T PARSON

Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit (GLLU), Metropolitan Police

Department

LUTHER ELLISAssistant Director for Consumer

and Professional Services Division (CPSD), District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking

K ATE JESBERGAdministrator,

Income Maintenance Administration, District of Columbia Department of

Human Services

2004

Former Winners (continued)

DETECTIVE MITCHELL CREDLECold Case/Major Case

Unit, Violent Crime and Homicide Branch, Metropolitan Police

Department

CHARLES REISCHELDeputy Corporation Counsel, District of

Columbia Office of the Corporation Counsel

RICHARD SELL A Director, Returns

Processing Administration, District of Columbia Office of

Tax and Revenue

DOUGL AS STALLWORTH

Senior Transportation Planner, Mass Transit Division, District of

Columbia Department of Transportation

OFFICER MYR A WHEELER JORDAN

Police Officer and Coordinator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit, Metropolitan Police

Department

2003

PHYLLIS E. ANDERSON

Board of Education Liaison, Office of the

Superintendent, District of Columbia

Public Schools

INSPECTOR JOSHUA A. EDERHEIMER

Director, Civil Rights and Force Investigations Division, Metropolitan

Police Department

BENJAMIN J. MCCOT TRY

Administrator for Special Populations, District of Columbia Department of Parks

and Recreation

HERMAN H. RORIE Chief Engineer, Horace Mann School, District

of Columbia Public Schools

DR. V. SREENIVAS Deputy Bureau Chief

for Hazardous Material and Toxic Substances, District of Columbia

Department of Health

2002

RICHARD ALBRIGHT Environmental

Specialist, District of Columbia Department

of Health

MILDRED BROWN Director of Consumer Employment Services,

DC Commission on Mental Health Services

IRENE HALL Cafeteria Manager, District of Columbia

Public Schools

RITA THOMPSON-JOYNER

Assistant Director for Lifelong Learning,

District of Columbia Public Library

THOMAS MAGUIREMachinist, District of


2001

BARBAR A CHILDS Deputy Chief for

Operations, Emergency Management Agency

JULIA FRIEDMAN Director of the Office of Tax and Revenue, Tax and Economic Policy

Administration

MICHAEL HODGE Director of the Revenue Bond and Enterprise Zone Program, District of Columbia Office of

the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

BARBAR A K AMAR A Executive Director,

Office of Early Childhood Development, District of Columbia Department of

Human Services

GLORIA MCGILL School Beat Police

Officer, Patricia Roberts Harris Educational

Center, Metropolitan Police Department

2000


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