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MU
RIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
February 2, 2026
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. David Schultz
Rhode Island Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(Ward 5)
for appointment as the Ward 5 representative member of the Commission on Poverty, filling a vacant
seat formerly held by Sherry Pate, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end November 18, 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
1 ~~ 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 of David Schultz 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 David Schultz Confirmation Resolution
19 of 2026".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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22 David Schultz
23 Rhode Island A venue, NE
24 Washington, DC 20002
25 (Ward 5)
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27 as the Ward 5 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 formerly held by Sherry
30 Pate, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end November 18, 2026.
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.
David Schultz
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced professional in social justice, criminal justice reform, prison reform, and
reentry. Strong team player and leader with a proven record for utilizing technical and
interpersonal skills to enhance organizational efficiency and impact. Committed t
o
quality performance with an ability to learn new procedures quickly.
EXPERIENCE
Frederick Douglass Project for Justice | Washington, DC
Operations Manager
August 2021 – Present
● Oversee day-to-day operations, including organizing and executing facility tours
and dialogues with incarcerated residents.
● Coordinate logistics for prison visits, liaising with prison staff, volunteers, and
external participants.
● Facilitate dialogues among business owners, government officials, and
incar
cerated individuals
to promote powerful human connections and transform
perceptions of the criminal justice system.
● Develop and implement operational processes to support the mission of shifting
public perceptions of the criminal justice system through authentic engagement
and compassion.
Negotiation Works | Washington, DC
Special Assistant and Strategic Initiatives Advisor
September 2021 – Present
● Provide administrative support for ongoing negotiation classes and Ambassador
projects.
● Manage social media accounts, calendars, graphics, content creation, and
campaigns.
● Support development and fundraising projects, activities, and campaigns.
● Advise and support the Executive Director as needed on marketing and
development projects.
● Identify and assess potential strategic initiatives, projects, and partnerships that
align with the organization's objectives and goals.
● Conduct research on programmatic and fundraising opportunities aligned with
strategic initiatives.
● Anticipate potential challenges associated with strategic initiatives and provide
internal advice regarding planning and execution.
● Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders related to strategic
initiatives, in coordination with the Executive Director.
● Engage in other activities and special projects as requested.
EDUCATION & SKILLS
● Graduated from the Community Voices Academy, The Coalition’s leading
advocacy and policy engagement program for District residents with lived
experience in affordable housing, supportive services, or workforce development.
Completed intensive in-person training in community leadership and public
policy, working directly with local policymakers to advocate for equitable housing
and economic opportunities while empowering underrepresented voices.
● Georgetown University | Washington, DC
Certificate in Business
and Entrepreneurship, PIVOT Program (June 2021)
● Completed CSM Certificate (A
CE Accredited Course)
● Adams State University
Certificate in P
aralegal Studies, A.A.S. (2017)
● Proficient in Micr
osoft Office Suite (Mac/PC
), Instagram, Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
ACLU-DC Board of Directors
League of Women Voters Board of Directors
SELECTED MEDIA APPEARANCES
● “David Schultz: The Power of Self-Advocacy.” Georgetown University article, July
2022.
● “We Found Other Ways To Connect,” DCist article, July 7, 2021.
● “Georgetown Pivot Program offers ex-inmates a fresh start,” Washington Post
article, June 30, 2021.
● Spoke at Jubilee Housing’s Ontario Road Ground Breaking
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
D
avid Schultz
M
r. David Schultz is the Operations Manager at the Frederick Douglass
Project for Justice, where he leads daily operations and facilitates
programs that build connections between incarcerated individuals and the
broader community. He also serves part-time as Special Assistant and
Strategic Initiatives Advisor at Negotiation Works, supporting program
development and strategic partnerships.
Outside of work, Mr. Schultz serves on the boards of ACLU-DC and The
League of Women Voters.
A Ward 5 resident, Mr. Schultz earned his certificate in paralegal studies
from Adams State 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: 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.
______________________________
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish