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M
URIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
February 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 102 of the Commission on Poverty
Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, effective March 16, 2021 (D.C. Law 23-184; D.C. Official
Code § 3-641.02), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Mr. Isaac Harris
2nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Ward 6)
for appointment as the Ward 6 representative member of the Commission on Poverty, filling a vacant
seat, for a term to end three years from the date of confirmation.
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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2 hairman Phil Mendelson
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 oflsaac Harris to the Commission on Poverty.
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17 RESOLVED , BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on Poverty Isaac Harris Confirmation Resolution of
19 2026".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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22 Isaac Harris
23 2nd Street, NW
24 Washington, DC 20001
25 (Ward 6)
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27 as the Ward 6 representative member of the Commission on Poverty, established by section 102
28 of the Commission on Poverty Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, effective March 16, 2021
29 (D.C. Law 23-184; D.C. Official Code§ 3-641.02), filling a vacant seat, for a term to end three
30 years from the date of confirmation.
31 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
32 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
33 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
ISAAC AARON HARRIS
SUMMARY : A mission-driven nonprofit professional with extensive experience in customer
service, administration, nonprofit management and operations, and building security.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Community for Creative Non-Violence (CCNV), Washington, D.C.
Administrative Assistant (October 2016 to Present)
● Provide administrative and clerical support to support organizational operations and
management
● Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping
systems, forms control, office layout, and budgetary and personnel requirements
● Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails
to internal colleagues and external audiences
● Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for Managers
● Resolve administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data, and
identifying solutions
● Manage office supplies inventory and procurement including anticipating supply needs,
placing and expediting supply orders, and verifying receipt of supplies
● Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects;
expediting work results
● Provide excellent customer service to guests and potential clients interested in learning more
about our services
● Serve as Acting Director when the Director is out of office
Hope House, W
ashington, DC
Assistant (Contract from April 2016 to May 2016) 1 month
● Coordinated compliance procedures and established policies with across several departments
● Created and updated records ensuring accuracy and validity of information
● Mentored associates to optimize procedures
● Resolved office-related issues and managed responses to internal and external requests or
issues
● Devised and maintained office systems, including data management and filing
● Screened phone calls, inquiries, and requests
● Managed official correspondence, including incoming emails, faxes, and mail requests
● Sorted and distributed communications in a timely manner
● Scheduled and planned meetings and appointments
● Managed procurement and monitored office supplies levels
Respite (formerly
known as Infirmary), Washington, DC
Front Desk Manager (March 2011 to April 2016)
● Trained and supervised office staff, including receptionists, security guards and call center
agents
● Ensured front desk is tidy and has all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and
informative leaflets)
● Ensured company's policies and security requirements are met
● Maintained working relationships and communicates with all departments
● Ensured the front desk provides a professional and friendly service for customers
● Kept updated records of office expenses and costs
● Created and managed office budget
Community for Cr
eative Non-Violence (CCNV), Washington, D.C.
Unarmed Security Guard (September 2009 to March 2011)
● Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance
equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry
● Prevented losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy
and procedures; restraining trespassers
● Maintained organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal
requirements
● Completed reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and
surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures
● Maintained environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls
● Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure
operational use and to detect evidence of tampering
● Warned persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators
from premises, using force when necessary
● Circulated among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect
property
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Coalition for Nonpr
ofit Housing & Economic Development, Washington, D.C.
Community V oices Working Group- Member (October 2022-present)
EDUCA
TION
Luke Moore High School, Washington, D.C.
High School Graduate, Class of 2008
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite- Proficient
Nonprofit Operations and Management
Facilities and Building Management
Customer Service
Adobe Photoshop
Software T
roubleshooting
Computer Hardware Design and
Troubleshooting
Computer Assembly and Maintenance
E
xecutive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
I
saac Harris
M
r. Isaac Harris currently serves as an Administrative Assistant at the
Community for Creative Non- Violence. He previously worked as a
security guard at the same organization.
Mr. Harris’s experience also includes time as a front desk manager at a
respite in the District.
A Ward 6 resident, Mr. Harris earned his diploma from Luke Moore High
School.
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: January 13, 2026
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution s nominating David Schultz, Isaac Harris,
YaVonne Boyd, Lamar Richards, Cesar Toledo , Elijah Moses, Khadijah
Williams, Marla Dean, Debra Kilpatrick Byrd, Patricia Stamper, and Nechama
Masliansky as members of the Commission on Poverty
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above -referenced resolution s and
found them 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