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MU
RIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 14, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Colu mbia
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 4 of the Maternal Mortality Review
Committee Establishment Act of 2018, effective June 5, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-111; D.C. Official Code
§ 7-671.03), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Dr. Monique Powell-Davis
Madison Street, NW
Washington, D.C 20011
(Ward 4)
for reappointment as a person with experience in obstetrics and gynecology from a District of Columbia
hospital or birthing center member of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, for a term to end
January 10, 2028.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
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.
Sincerely,
Muriel B owser
Mayor
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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
airman Phil Mendelson
at the request of the Mayor
10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the reappointment of Dr. Monique Powell-Davis to the Maternal Mortality Review
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18 RESOLVED , BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
19 resolution may be cited as the "Maternal Mortality Review Committ ee Dr. Monique Powell-
20 Davis Confirmation Resolution of 2025".
21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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23 Dr. Monique Powell-Davis
24 Madison Street, NW
25 Washington, D .C 20011
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28 as a person with experience in obstetrics and gynecology from a District of Columbia hospital or
29 birthing center member of the Maternal Mortality R eview Committee , established by section 3 of
30 the Maternal Mortality Review Committ ee Establishment Act of 2018, effective June 5, 2018
31 (D.C. Law 22-111; D .C. Official Code§ 7-671.02), for a term to end January 10, 2028 .
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 imm ediately.
Monique Powell-Davis, MD, FACOG
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
Mary's CenterforMaternal and ChildCare 2017-present
Washington,DC
> Federallyqualifiedhealthcenter
Providingfull-scopeout-patientcare
Highriskobstetriccare
Generalgynecologiccare
Women’shealthservices
vvvY
AscensionMedicalGroup 2009-2018
ProvidenceObstetric& GynecologyAssociates
ProvidenceHospital,Washington,DC> Highvolume,fullscopehospitalbasedprivatepractice
> Highriskobstetricandgeneralgynecologiccare
> Laboristinanurbanhospitalwith12LORs,level-3NICU&2000deliveriesannually,
> Out-patientcliniccareofpredominantlyunderservedpopulations> ClinicaltrainingofresidentsofHowardUniversityHospitalOb/Gyn&GeorgetownUniversity
FamilyMedicineaswellasmedicalstudentsfrommultipleinstitutions
ObstetricianGynecologist 2009-2011
DimensionsObstetrics& GynecologyAssociates
PrinceGeorge’sHospitalCenter,Cheverly,MD
> Laboristatanurban,highvolume,highriskunit
> In-house,on-calllemergencyGynecologicservices
> Prenatal& GyncareatthePGCountyHealthDepartmentClinics
MEDICALLICENSURE& BOARD CERTIFICATION
DistrictofColumbia-Active
StateofMaryland-Active
AmericanBoardofObstetrics& Gynecology~BoardCertified-, Active
PROFESSIONALMEMBERSHIPS
AlphaOmegaAlphaHonorMedicalSociety,2009
AmericanCollegeofObstetricsandGynecology,2005
American Medical Association, 2001
Monique Powell-Davis, MD, FACOG
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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES at Providence Hospital
Treasurer, Medical Executive Committee , 2015-2018
At-Large Member (elected), Providence Hospital Medical Dental Staff Association, 2015-2018
Quality & Safety Committee, 2012-2018
ePAC Committee, 2012-2018
EDUCATION
Postgraduate Physician Training, 2009
Administrative Chief Resident
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Howard University Hospital (HUH), Washington, DC
Doctor of Medicine, 2005
Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM), Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science, 2001
Magna Cum Laude, Biology
University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, USVI
HONORS AND AWARDS
2009 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
2009 Surgeon of the Year, HUH Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
2008 Administrative Chief Resident, HUH Obstetrics & Gynecology
2007 NIH/NMA Travel Award to the National Medical Assoc. Annual Meeting
2005 & 2003 HU Medical Alumni Association Pioneer Award for Leadership & Service
2005 Internal Medicine Clerkship Award
2004 HUCM Student Council Leadership Award
2003 Ruth E. Moore Service Award
2002 – 2005 National Healthcare Scholars Foundation Scholarship
2001 HUCM Dean’s Scholarship
2001 Best Graduating Senior, UVI, Division of Science & Math
2001 Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Research Internship Award
2001 Quality Education for Minorities Network Award for Excellence in Science & Math
1999 MBRS Travel Award to National Minority Research Symposium
1999 Merck Award for Superior Achievement in Organic Chemistry
1999 – 2001 National Science Foundation Research Fellowship
1998 – 2001 National Dean’s List
Monique Powell-Davis, MD, FACOG
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ACADEMIC ACTIVITES AT THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE:
2004 Class of 2005, President
2004 8th Annual Residency Fair, Co-Chairperson
2004 Student Council Vice President, Alumni Affairs
2003 Student Council Vice President, Communications
2003 & 2004 Faculty Retreat Planning Committee
2003 & 2004 Faculty Retreat, Student Representative
2003 – 2005 Dean’s Committee for Faculty & Staff Awards
2002 – 2005 Curriculum Committee
2001 – 2008 Admissions Committee
RESEARCH AWARDS
2001 Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Summer Research Fellowship
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
2000 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Summer Research Fellowship
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
1999 – 2001 National Science Foundation Research Fellowship
University of the Virgin Islands
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2007 – 2009 Howard University Hospital (HUH), Washington, DC
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
GBS Colonization in Obstetric Patients at HUH
A retrospective review of all obstetric patients at HUH. Analysis of data to assess for
correlations between GBS colonization and modifiable factors, specifically, genital
colonization with other organisms, diabetes and hypertension.
2002 – 2005 Howard University Collaborative Alcohol Research Center (HUCARC),
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ashington, DC
Malt Liquor Pharmacokinetics in African-Americans
Assessment of the affects of the non-fermentables in malt liquor on the
pharmacokinetics of ethanol to determine if a biological basis exist for the presumed
preference for malt liquor products in urban African Americans.
2000 & 2001 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Immunology Department, Robert Siliciano, MD, PhD
Characterization of HIV-1 plasma RNA in patients on HAART.
Monique Powell-Davis, MD, FACOG
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1999 – 2001 University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, VI
Organic Chemistry Lab, Ralph Isovitsch, PhD
Synthesis of novel molecular sensors.
PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS & ABSTRACTS
Gaymon-Doomes A, Powell-Davis M, Broomfield D. Postpartum depression: Screening and
treatment. In: Roberts CP, Broomfield, D, Marucci L, eds. Avoiding Common Obstetrics and
Gynecology Errors. Philadelphia PA: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins; 2011:101.
Taylor RE, Raysor BR, Kwagyan J, Ramchandani VA, Kalu N, Powell-Davis M, Ferguson CL, Carr L,
Scott DM. Alterations in ethyl alcohol pharmacokinetics during oral consumption of malt liquor
beverages in African Americans. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 2008;32:2074-
2080.
Raysor BR, Kwagyan J, Kalu N, Powell-Davis M, Duncan S, Taylor RE. Alterations in Alcohol
Pharmacokinetics by Oral Consumptions of Malt Liquor Beverages. Alcoholism: Clinical and
Experimental Research. 2004;28:39A.
Hermankova M, Ray S, Ruff C, Powell-Davis M, Ingersoll R, D’Aquila R, Quinn T, Siliciano J,
Siliciano R, Persaud D. HIV-1 Drug Resistance Profiles in Children and Adults with Viral Load <
50copies/ml Receiving Combination Therapy. JAMA. 2001;286:196-207.
Powell
-Davis M. Long Acting Reversible Contraception. Educational session presented at:
Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds. Prince George’s Hospital Center. 2010 Dec 14;
Cheverly, MD
Powell-Davis M. High Risk Obstetrics: Hepatic Rupture. Educational session presented at:
Maternal Fetal Medicine-Grand Rounds. Prince George’s Hospital Center. 2007 Apr 17;
Cheverly, MD
Powell-Davis, M. "HPV Virus and the Vaccine." Interview by Laura Sessions Stepp.
Washingtonpost.com Live OnLine Q&A. 3 Apr. 2007. Web.
Powell
-Davis M. Characterization of Low-Level Viremia in HIV-infected Individuals Treated with
HAART. Poster presentation at: The Leadership Alliance National Symposium. 2000 July 28-30;
Chantilly, VA.
References Available Upon Request
Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Dr. Monique Powell-Davis
Dr. Monique Powell -Davis currently serves as the Executive Vice
President of Medical Services at Mary’s Center . At this federally
qualified health center, she provides full scope outpatient care,
Dr. Powell -Davis is an active member of the American Medical
Association and possesses certification and licensure in the District of
Columbia. She has been cited in medical publications , including
“Avoiding Common Obstetrics and Gynecology Errors” in 2011.
A Ward 4 resident, Dr. Powell-Davis earned her Bachelor of Science in
Biology from the University of the Virgin Islands and her Doctor of
Medicine 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: Kimberly A. Bassett, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: February 14, 2025
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of a resolution reappointing Monique Powell-Davis as a
member of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced Order and found
it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate
to call Michael Porcello, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-727-
0872, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth Cavendish