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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
January 8, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350Pennsylvania 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 2 of the Interstate Medical Licensure
Compact Enactment Act of 2018, effective June 5, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-109; D.C. Official Code § 3-
1271.11 ). I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Aisha Nixon
50th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20019
(Ward 7)
for appointment as a voting member of the Interstate Medical Li censure Compact Commission, filling
a vacant seat formerly held by Frank Meyers, to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
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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3 at the request of the Mayor
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the appointment of Aisha Nixon to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
16 Commission.
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18 RESOLVED , BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
19 resolution may be cited as the "Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission Aisha Nixon
20 Confirmation Resolution of 2025".
21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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23 Aisha Nixon
24 50th Street, SE
25 Washington, DC 20019
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28 as a voting member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission, established by
29 section 2 of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Enactment Act of 2018, effective June 5,
30 2018 (D.C. Law 22-109; D.C . Official Code§ 3-1271.11), filling a vacant seat formerly held by
31 Frank Meyers, to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Aisha Nixon, MPT,CPM
Associate Director
Health Professional Licensing | Regulatory Oversight | Strategic Leadership
Strategic healthcare executive with extensive experience in leading licensing boards and regulatory programs,
driving innovation and compliance within the healthcare sector.
PROFILE SUMMARY
A seasoned healthcare executive with over 10 years of experience in health professional licensing and regulatory oversight. Proven
expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams, implementing regulatory frameworks, and fostering partnerships to enhance publi c
health and safety. Adept at navigating complex healthcare regulations, developing quality assurance programs, and optimizing
operational efficiency. Recognized for legislative expertise and effective communication with government and community
stakeholders.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Leadership & Strategy: Led the Office of Health Professional Licensing Boards, overseeing 19 licensing boards, 3 programs, and
a practitioner health program, managing approximately 100,000 licensees.
• Regulatory Compliance: Directed compliance initiatives and served as a subject matter expert on health professional licensure,
telehealth, and interstate licensure compacts.
• Partnership Development: Successfully collaborated with key stakeholders, including neighboring jurisdictions, to develop
reciprocity agreements and legislative initiatives.
SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Health Professional Licensing | Regulatory Compliance | Team Leadership | Strategic Planning |
Public Speaking | Legislative Testimony | Process Improvement | Stakeholder Collaboration |
Project Management
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel | Electronic Licensing Systems | Budget
Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Director
Office of Health Professional Licensing Boards District of Columbia Department of Health | Washington, DC | August 2022 –
Present
• Lead the Office, managing 19 licensing boards, 3 programs, and a practitioner health program covering 100,000
licensees.
• Supervise 10 Executive Directors/Program Managers/Compliance Officer, supervisory Health Licensing Specialist,
Complaint Coordinator, Program Support Assistant and approximately 50 staff members.
• Oversee budget management and funding allocation for all programs.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to enhance the electronic licensing system, facilitating online licensing for
healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with open meeting laws, FOIA requests, and other government transparency requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on healthcare regulation, providing testimony and guidance on telehealth, interstate
compacts, and other licensing matters.
• Successfully implemented the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and the Physical Therapy Compact, generating over
$500,000 in revenue for the D.C. Department of Health.
• Assisted in the passage of the Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Act of 2024 (A25- 0479), the first major
update to the HORA in 17 years, modernizing the District’s health professional regulatory system. Tasked with developing
implementation strategies and plans.
Executive Director
Board of Medicine & Board of Chiropractic District of Columbia Department of Health | Washington, DC | March 2021 – April
2023
Aisha Nixon
301.257.8332| aksnixon78@gmail.com | Washington, DC | linkedin.com/in/aisha-nixon-mpt-cpm-591942212
• Managed the licensing and regulatory activities for over 25,000 healthcare professionals, including physicians,
chiropractors, and allied health practitioners.
• Supervised a team of 5-12 staff members, conducting performance evaluations and implementing training programs.
• Testified before the D.C. Council as an expert on healthcare legislation and regulations.
• Developed partnerships to improve licensure processes and expand the healthcare workforce in the District.
• Led the successful implementation of licensure for athletic trainers in the District of Columbia.
Executive Director
Boards of Allied and Behavioral Health District of Columbia Department of Health | Washington, DC | September 2019 –
September 2021
• Directed 13 licensing boards regulating over 20 health professions, implementing standardized policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with IT teams to launch a new licensure system for the Allied and Behavioral Health Boards.
Senior Health Licensing Specialist
Boards of Allied and Behavioral Health District of Columbia Department of Health | Washington, DC | May 2018 – March 2019
• Supported the Executive Director in managing licensing activities for 13 health boards.
• Developed policy guidelines and provided training to new board members.
Health Licensing Specialist
Boards of Medicine and Chiropractic District of Columbia Department of Health | Washington, DC | November 2014 – May 2018
• Processed licensure applications, prepared disciplinary matters, and developed procedure manuals for staff training.
Program Manager
Ergo Solutions | Washington, DC | February 2013 – November 2014
• Managed daily operations of the rehabilitation department, overseeing staff and budget.
• Developed policies for patient safety and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
ACHIEVEMENTS & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
DC Health Culture & Wellness Employee Recognition Award 2023
DC Health Culture & Wellness, Washington, DC
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 2007- Present
volunteer | Food for Friends, Washington, DC
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 2006- Present
Mentor | Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National capital Area, Washington, DC
EDUCATION
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Howard University | Washington, DC | 2000 – 2002
Bachelor of Science in Health Science Howard University | Washington, DC | 1996 - 2000
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certified Associate in Project Management Program University of the District of Columbia Workforce Development |
Washington, DC| 2017-2018
Certified Public Manager (CPM) George Washington University | Washington, DC | 2019 – 2020
Strategic Project Management Certification George Washington University | Washington, DC | 2019 – 2020
Court Appointed Special Advocate CASA | Washington, DC | 2022
Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Aisha Nixon
Ms. Aisha Nixon currently serves as the Associate Director for the
Office of Health Professional Licensing Boards in the District of
Columbia Department of Health (“DC Health”). As Associate Director,
Ms. Nixon is responsible for 19 different health professional boards
which regulate over 72 professions and approximately 100,000
healthcare professionals, three programs, and one health practitioner
health program in the District of Columbia.
Ms. Nixon has worked for DC Health since 2014, where she started as
a Health Licensing Specialist and moved her way up to various roles.
Prior to joining the regulatory arena, Ms. Nixon had over ten years of
experience in the healthcare field, both in clinical and administrative capacities. She has developed
into a passionate regulator with a focus on ensuring residents of the District of Columbia receive
the best healthcare services possible and that licensees understand the role of regulatory
authorities. She also completed the George Washington University’s Certified Public Manager
program.
A Ward 7 resident, Ms. Nixon earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and her Master
of Physical Therapy from Howard University.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: October 21, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Aisha Nixon as a member of
the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
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 Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish