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M
URIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
April 20, 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 s ection 5 of the Office of Citizen Complaint
Review Establishment Act of 1998, effective March 26, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-208; D.C. Official Code
§ 5-1104), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Mr. Edward Sanders
14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(Ward 1)
for appointment as the Ward 1 member of the Police Complaints Board, filling a new seat, for a term
to end January 12, 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
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ChairmariI>hil Mendelson
at the request of the Mayor
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Police Complaints Board Edward Sanders Confirmation
19 Resolution of 2026".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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23 14th Street, NW
24 Washington, DC 20009
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27 as the Ward 1 member of the Police Complaints Board, established by section 5 of the Office of
28 Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998, effective March 26, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-
29 208; D.C Official Code§ 5-1104), filling a new seat, for a term to end January 12, 2028.
30 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
31 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Mayor.
32 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
EDWARD ANTHONY SANDERS
E D U C A T I O N
Mississippi State University, St arkville, MS May 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Latin, and Classics
Georgetown University, Summer School, Institute for Responsible Citizenship, Washington, DC 2005-2006
Credit Coursework: Economics and American Government
C A R E E R E X P E R I E N C E
UNCF, Washington, D.C. November 2018 – Present
Relationship Manager, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Manager on a $20+ million initiative designed to develop entrepreneurs, innovators, and critical thinkers.
• Managing the development and research grants.
• Cultivating and developing relationships with leading corporations, startup companies, foundations, and non-profits.
• Built an elite internship program with participants placed at top corporations, startups, and social entrepreneurship efforts.
The Gloucester Institute, Wa shington, D.C. March 2017 – Present and February 2009 – December 2013
Director of Programming, Development and External Affairs
• Formulated and managed an aggressive schedule of programming which included senior Members of Congress, cabinet secretaries,
senior advisors to the President of the United States, presidents of major universities, Fortune 500 CEOs and others.
• Coordinated recruiting activities at over 20 universities.
• Managed a once monthly retreat at Holly Knoll, the birthplace of the UNCF featuring speakers ranging from community activists to
pol
itical leaders.
• Drastically improved external relations with key stakeholders in the higher education, government, political, and corporate worlds.
• Single handedly developed a fundraising strategy that increased individual donors 200% over the previous year.
Consultant, Wa shington, D.C. March 2009 – August 2018
• Experience with over eighteen public relations campaigns and policy advocacy efforts.
• Government affairs and client development consultant for Terpstra Associates, a full-service government affairs firm.
• Extensive political and policy work with major corporate political action committees and lobbying firms.
United States Department of State, Wa shington, D.C. April 2008 – February 2009
Legislative Management Officer / Acting Director, Congressional Liaison Office
• Provided guidance on foreign policy to congressional staffers.
• Liaison to congressional committees dealing with foreign and military affairs.
• Managed the State Department office on Capitol Hill and led outreach to members and staff.
• Implemented reforms to the increase effectiveness of the department’s liaison office.
• Managed briefings on foreign aid, Iraq, Taiwan Free Trade and Pakistan F-16 sales.
• Managed Top-Secret Senator and House Members only briefings.
• Prepared talking points for the Secretary of State’s remarks at congressional events.
The White House, Washington, D.C. August 2006 – April 2008
Analyst
• Managed correspondence on such issues as Iraq, Medicare and the environment.
• Managed the Legislative Affairs folder.
• Co-managed the official soldier casualty list for the Staff Secretary’s Office.
• Coordinated work related activities for White House volunteers and interns.
• Reviewed presidential and senior staff documents for quality control purposes.
• Staffed events coordinated with the Social Office and the Office of Public Liaison.
EDWARD ANTHONY SANDERS
I N T E R N S H I P S
• Office of United States Senator Thad Cochran (Summer 2005)
• United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Summer 2003)
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Mayor Muriel Bowser Inaugural Committee
• Ex
ecutive Committee Member
Tougaloo College 150th Anniversary
• Led an independent fundraising campaign.
Alcorn State University 150th Anniversary
• Planned and hosted a reception at the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson, Mississippi
Mississippi State University
• National Board of Directors, MSUAA
• 2020 Distinguished Service Award
• 2013 Young Alumnus of the Year
• Founding Co-Chair of the MSU Black Alumni Weekend
• Past President, Mississippi State University Alumni Association - Washington D.C. Chapter
Mississippi Society of Washington, D.C.
• Past Member, Board of Directors
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy
Bo
ys and Girls Club of Washington Governmental Affairs Committee
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
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dward Sanders
Mr.
Edward Sanders is an experienced external affairs and policy leader
with a strong track record in public engagement, government relations,
and strategic communications. He currently serves as Relationship
Manager at the United Negro College Fund. He also serves as the Director
of Programming for Development and External Affairs at the Gloucester
Institute.
Additionally, he was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to serve on
the Board of Visitors at Norfolk State University and has been serving in
this role since July 2024.
A Ward 1 resident, Mr. Sanders earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science and Government from Mississippi 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: Kimberly A. Bassett, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: March 27, 2026
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of a resolution appointing Edward Sanders as a member
of the Police Complaints Board
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