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MU
RIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
July 2, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
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 403 of the Human Rights Act of 1977,
effective December 7, 2004 (D.C. Law 15-216; D.C. Official Code § 2- 1404.03), I am pleased to
nominate the following individual:
Ms. Amy Rofman
Cumberland Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(Ward 3)
for appointment as a member of the Commission on Human Rights, filling a vacant seat formerly held
by Lauren Lowery, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end December 31, 2026.
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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at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the appointment of Amy Rofman as a member of the Commission on Human Rights.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the "Commission on Human Rights Amy Rofman Confirmation
Resolution of 2025".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
AmyRofman
Cumberland Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(Ward 3)
as a member of the Commission on Human Rights, established by section 401 of the Human
Rights Act of 1977, effective December 7, 2004 (D.C. Law 15-216; D .C. Official Code§ 2-
1404.01), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Lauren Lowery, for the remainder of an
unexpired term to end December 31, 2026.
Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
AMY ROFMAN
Human rights expert with strong analysis and communication skills
Department of Homeland Security, Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (DHS/CRCL)
Consultant / September 2023 - present
• Investigate and advise DHS/CRCL on civil rights and civil liberties complaints regarding DHS
policies or activities, or actions taken by Department personnel.
The Warnath Group
Vice President for Global Strategy / February 2018 - February 2024
• Led successful USG-funded assistance projects for countries combating human trafficking.
• Direct and supervise day-to-day activities under the US-Jamaica Child Protection Compact,
a bilateral partnership focused on addressing child trafficking. See a video of my work here:
https://www.warnathgroup.com/impact-jamaica-training-technical-assistance-program/
Transparentem
Director of Analysis/ February 2016 – February 2018
• Devised and led pathbreaking projects that documented human trafficking and child labor in
the supply chains of European, Asian and US brands and retailers, covered by major media.
• Results included millions of dollars and passports returned to Asian trafficked workers and
reports and briefings for DHS and other stakeholders.
Office to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking, US Dept. of State
Foreign Affairs Officer and Public Affairs Officer/October 2007 – February 2016
• Conducted multilateral and bilateral diplomacy (including with two heads of state), leading on
European and Western Hemisphere portfolios.
• Drafted and edited numerous decision memos, policy papers, and talking points for the
Secretary of State and other senior officials.
• Developed and executed plans for interagency Senior Policy Operating Group Under the
President’s Interagency Task Force on human trafficking.
Office of Russian Affairs, US Dept. of State
Chief of Bilateral Affairs/ June 2003 – October 2007
• Supervised a team of foreign affairs officers covering DHS matters, visa policy, and other
sensitive matters pertaining to US-Russia relations.
• Conducted high-stakes bilateral diplomacy with Russian and European diplomats.
• Organized the annual US European Chiefs of Mission and Deputy Chiefs of Mission
conferences.
• Supported senior Department officials, including the Secretary, on overseas missions.
Office of Inspector General, US Dept. of State
Management Analyst/ September 2001 – June 2003
• Participated in the planning, research, analysis, and writing of Office of Inspector General
reports focused on USG-funded radio and television broadcasting.
Education
• Master of Public Administration (2001)
George Washington University
• Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (1997)
Georgetown University
Awards and Acknowledgements
• Five Department of State Superior Honor Awards Four Meritorious Honor Awards
• Three Franklin Awards
• Four Extra Mile Awards
• Accepted into US Foreign Service
Other Government Service
• Presidential Management Fellow (2001-2003), Department of State
• Peace Corps Volunteer (1997-1999), Ukraine
Skills and Other Information
• Language: Russian (advanced) Ukrainian (basic)
• Development and implementation of training events for foreign law enforcement and judiciary
officers.
• Event planning and execution of conferences and seminars for senior government officials.
• Strong writing, editing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Publication
• “Feeling Lonely? Try a Job Share | Two former State Department job-sharers reflect on their
experience serving the mission of the department and each other” Government Executive,
July 7, 2023; https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2023/07/feeling-alone-try-job-share/
386461/
• High School Alumni Magazine interview Spring 2015: https://issuu.com/bbn-cambridge/
docs/bulletin_3.26.15_for_web
Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Amy Rofman
Ms. Amy Rofman currently serves as a consultant for Office of Civil
Rights and Civil Liberties in the Department of Homeland Security. Ms.
Rofman has dedicated her career to analysis, diplomacy, policy,
leadership, and management of complex projects in the field of human
rights. She has worked with officials in the United States and in countries
around the world, as well as with private sector firms, to improve
responses to human rights violations and other global human rights
concerns.
Prior to her current role , Ms. Rofman served as the Vice President of
Strategic Engagement at the Warnath Group, completed 15 years of US
State Department service, and served on the leadership team of a
pathbreaking human rights NGO.
A Ward 3 resident, Ms. Rofman earned her Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from
Georgetown University and her Master of Public Administration from George Washington
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: May 21, 2025
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of a resolution appointing Amy Rofman as a member of
the Commission on Human Rights
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 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