Violence Fatality Review Committee Rachel Mackey Confirmation Resolution of 2025

M
URIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 23, 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 3043 of the Fatality Review Committee
Amendment Act of 2018, effective October 30, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-168; D.C. Official Code § 5 -
1431.02), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Rachel Mackey
K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(Ward 2)
for appointment as a representative from an organization providing services to secondary victims of
homicide or suicide member of the Violence Fatality Review Committee, filling a vacant seat formerly
held by Clayton Rosenberg, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end October 12, 2025, and for a
subsequent term to end October 12, 2028.
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.
Sincerely,
Muriel B owser
Mayor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
~ Chairman Phil Mendelson
at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the appointment of Rachel Mackey to the Violence Fatality Review Committee.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the "Violence Fatality Review Committee Rachel Mackey
Confirmation Resolution of 2025".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
Rachel Mackey
K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20019
(Ward 7)
for appointment as a representative from an organization providing services to secondary victims
of homicide or suicide member of the Violence Fatality Review Committee, established by
section 3042 of the Fatality Review Committee Amendment Act of 2018, effective October 30,
2018 (D.C. Law 22-168; D.C. Official Code§ 5-1431.01), filling a vacant seat formerly held by
Clayton Rosenberg for the remainder of an unexpired term to end October 12, 2025, and for a
subsequent term to end October 12, 2028.
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.
RACHEL L. MACKEY
Washington, DC |
EDUCATION
Anticipated Aug. 2025
Master of Business Administration
Boston University | Boston, MA
August 2023
Master of Science inanatology
Marian University | Fond du Lac, WI
May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science
University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN
May 2017
Associate of General Studies
Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor, MI
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2024 - Present
Managing Partner | Everly Funeral Home & Cremation Services – Falls Church, V A
● Leads funeral home operations by building strong relationships with the community, offering
superior professional services, providing mentorship to staff, and overseeing vendor relationships.
● Manages thefinancial achievements of the business by analyzing the profit and loss statements,
developing talent, monitoring compliance with regulations, developing marketing plans,
maintaining proper licensure, managing capital requests and expenditures, and inspecting and
improving the location.
September 2023 - September 2024
Lead Funeral Director| Advent Funeral & Cremation Services – Falls Church, V A
● Oversaw team members and coordinated the on-call schedule.
● Participated in community events to educate the public about funeral services and pre-planning.
● Facilitated funeral arrangements, ensuring families feel supported and informed in their
decisions.
● Coordinated with churches, cemeteries, and mortuaries to create personalized funeral services
and celebrations of life.
● Performed embalming and applied cosmetics to restore the deceased's appearance, providing a
comforting viewing experience for grieving families.
● Obtained local life insurance licenses to assist families preferring in-person pre-arrangements.
July 2022 - September 2023
Funeral Director | DeVol Funeral Home – W ashington, DC
● Facilitated funeral arrangements and pre-arrangements, increasing casket sales in six months.
● Coordinated church services for religious members including priests, nuns, and monks.
● Applied cosmetics to restore the deceased's appearance, providing closure for families.
● Improved workplace safety by collaborating with an OSHA trainer, auditing the funeral home,
and implementing compliance adjustments.
● Enhanced staff ef
ficiency by advocating for new technology, overseeing its implementation, and
training staff on its use.
June 2021 - July 2022
Funeral Director | Murphy Funeral Home – Arlington, V A

● Coordinated funeral arrangements, interments, disinterments, and international and national
shipments with various organizations.
● Worked alongside military organizations to provide services for active duty military members
including those that were killed in action.
● Trained interns on merchandising, conducting arrangements, organizing personal items,
performing restorative work, and attending to families.
● Delivered high-quality services in challenging scenarios, upholding families’ needs.
● Improved community relationships by networking, coordinating events for staff, and
representing the funeral home at the Chamber of Commerce.
June 2020 - June 2021
Funeral Director Intern| Minnesota V alley Funeral Home – New Ulm, MN
● Coordinated detailed funeral and pre-arrangement guidance and paperwork while facilitating
ceremonies and burials.
● Applied knowledge of chemicals and cosmetics to embalm and cosmetize decedents, achieving
proper preservation and a natural appearance.
● Provided training on embalming, cosmetics, and proper protocol for the initial transfer of
remains to student employees.
● Applied calming techniques to navigate volatile situations at initial transfers where agitated
individuals were wielding weapons.
● Secured MN life insurance license to improve pre-arrangements sales.
January 2020 - June 2020
Funeral Director Assistant| W ashburn-McReavy Funeral Home – Minneapolis, MN
● Assisted directors with initial transportation, paperwork management, cremation operations,
vehicle maintenance, and funeral services.
● Trained interns on initial transportation and internal and care center operations.
● Provided additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic, completing solo removals, fostering
communications with the MN Department of Health, and creating additional storage for
decedents.
January 2019 - May 2020
T ransportation Assistant| Metro First Call – Savage, MN
● Assisted with the initial transportation of deceased individuals for local funeral homes, the
Hennepin County Medical Examiner, and the Anatomy Bequest Program, completing over 365
removals in one year.
July 2017 - December 2018
Funeral Director Assistant| Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home – Niles, MI
● Assisted with services, embalming, cosmetics, dressing, initial transportation, and arrangements.
● Maintained a clean and organized environment in the funeral home, landscaping, and vehicles.
● Digitized and organized old funeral home
files going back to the 1970s.
● Represented the funeral home at events and meetings, including with Gift of Life Michigan.
LICENSES & CER TIFICATIONS
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
● Wisconsin
● District of Columbia
● Virginia
● Minnesota
Licensed Life Insurance Producer
● District of Columbia
● Virginia
Certied Funeral Service Practitioner(CFSP)
APFSP | December 2022
Certied Crematory Operator(CCO)
NFDA | November 2022
Certied Celebrant
InSight Institute | September 2019
EVENTS & A W ARDS
National Funeral Directors Association(NFDA)
National Emerging Leaders Program| June 2024 - July 2025
Professional Women’s Conference, Scholarship Recipient| April 2024
Meet the Mentors| March 2024
Future’s Forum| May 2023
Professional Women’s Conference, Scholarship Recipient| April 2022
Cremation Association of North America(CANA)
Cremation Innovation Convention, Scholarship Recipient| August 2023
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards(ICFSEB)
National Board Exam Committee| September 2022 - Present
Item Writing Committee| 2022
Job Task Analysis Committee| 2021
National Funeral Directors Association(NFDA)
Member Resources Group| October 2023 - Present
Association for Death Education & Counseling(ADEC)
Student and New Professional Committee| May 2020 - May 2024
Kappa Alpha
eta
College Chapter Liaison, DC Alumnae Chapter| June 2024 - Present
- Collabor ates with local college chapters to foster connections with local alumnae.
Risk Prevention Specialist, District II Colleges| July 2022 - Present
- Provides guidance, oversight, and education on risk-related policies. Engages in risk prevention
meetings and supports the Fr aternity’s str ategic plan, implementing goals and objectives. Assists
in investigation procedures and disciplinary hearings.
Finance Advisor, Georgetown University| July 2023 - Present
- Provides mentorship and support to collegians, advises on budget allocation, and monitors
financial accounts.
Collegiate Leadership Positions
- Chief Oper ations Of ficer
- Scholarship Director
- Health Advocate
- Facility Director
e University of Minnesota
Director of Outreach| Panhellenic Council
President | Rho Lambda Honor Society
Board of Governors| Minnesota Student Unions and Activities
Campus Committee of Student Behavior| University Senate

Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004

Rachel Mackey

Ms. Rachel L. Mackey is an accomplished funeral director with a rich
background in the funeral services industry. As Managing Partner at
Everly Funeral Home & Cremation Services. S he oversees operations,
financial management, and community relations.
In addition to her professional roles, Rachel actively contributes to the
field through various volunteer positions. She serves on the National
Board Exam Committee for the International Conference of Funeral
Service Examining Boards and is a member of the National Funeral
Directors Association's Member Resources Group.
Her extensive experience in managing complex cases, enhancing
operational procedures, and advocating for community safety, combined with her volunteer work,
uniquely positions her to contribute meaningfully to violence fatality reviews and public safety
initiatives
A Ward 2 resident, Ms. Mackey earned her Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science from the
University from Minnesota and her Master of Science in Thanatology from Marian University.

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser

Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor

______________________________________________________________________________
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 27, 2025
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of a resolution appointing Rachel Mackey to the
Violence Fatality Review Committee
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.

______________________________
Elizabeth Cavendish