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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 section 5 of the Office and Commission on
African Affairs Act of 2006, effective June 8, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-111, D.C. Official Code § 2-1394),
I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Fetlework Daley
Underwood Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
(Ward 4)
for appointment as a public member of the Commission on African Affairs, filling a vacant seat
formerly held by Eva Telemaque, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end October 27, 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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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 Fetlework Daley to the Commission on African Affairs.
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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 African Affairs Fetlework Daley Confirmation
19 Resolution of 2026".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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23 Underwood Street, NW
24 Washington, DC 20012
25 (Ward 4)
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27 as a public member of the Commission on African Affairs, established by section 4 of the Office
28 and Commission on African Affairs Act of 2006, effective June 8, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-111, D.C.
29 Official Code§ 2-1393), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Eva Telemaque, for the remainder
30 of an unexpired term to end October 27, 2028.
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 Mayor.
33 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Fetlework Daley —es ee
Profile
‘Objective:Highlyresourceful,flexible,innovatofficeprocedures. ve,andenthusiasticindividualwithextensiveknowledgeofadministrativeand
Tamseekingtoleverageover15plusyearsofexperienceasanAdministrativeAssistantandover7yearsinmailingservicestocontributeeffectivelytoadynamicorganization.
‘Knownforbeingaquickleamer,well-organized,andanexcellentteamplayerwithaprovenabilitytoworkproactivelyin
complexandbusyofficeenvironments.
‘Committedtocoordinating,planning,andorganizingawiderangeofadministrativeactivitieswhileleadinganddeveloping‘employeestoachieveoperationalexcellence.
KeySkills‘ComputerSkills ‘CommunicationSkills OrganizationSkills Abilities
ProficientinMicrosoftWord, Stronginterpersonal,Highlyorganizedwith ExperiencedinmanagingMicrosoftExcel,Microsoft verbal,andbusiness| excellenttimemanagement| _groupsanddelegating‘Outlook,AdobeFlash communicationabilitiesAttentiontodetailand responsibilitiesCertifiedinLinuxEssentials reliabilityinmanagingtasks| Flexibleandhardworkingwith(le) aprovenrecordof‘accomplishmentofdependability
Education
H.S.Diploma1998T.C.WilliamHighSchoolAlexandria,VA,CertifiedinLunixcertificate
ProfessionalExperience
‘AmericanUniversityArtDepartment June2010Present
AdministrativeAssistant© Maintainedstronginterpersonalrelationshipswithfacultyandstudents.
‘Recruitedstudentsandmodelsforthestudioartprogram,
© MadeinformationaccessibletovisitorsregardingvariousArtDepartmentprograms.
‘© Executedassignmentswithefficiency,professionalism,andattentiontodetail.
* Managedandassignedover324lockerseachsemesterbyprogram.
+ Inventoriedandorderednecessarysuppliesandofficeequipment.
* Sortedanddistributedinterdepartmentalmail;processedUPSandFedExshipments.* Preparedsemesterreportsdetailingmodelhourusageandassociatedcosts.
© Organizedandsetupstudioclassroomseachsemesteraccordingtoprogramrequirements.
* DevelopedcreativeandeffectivesolutionstoenhancetheArtprogram.
© Builtandmaintainedrelationshipswithstudentsandfaculty,ensuringhighcustomer
satisfaction.
* Demonstratedhighdependabilityinalljobresponsibilities.
‘© Resolvedcustomerconcernscalmly,positively,andsensitively,ensuringtheyfeltvaluedand
appreciated.
‘* Attendedstaffmeetingsandrequiredtrainingsessionsregularly.
American University Office of Enrollment July 07-June 2010
Operation Specialist
• Maintain productive service for mailing information.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing mail for enrollment communication.
• Oversee day-to-day enrollment communications projects.
• Operate and manage printing with new software and postage systems.
• Maintain positive relationships to ensure high-quality customer service.
• Keep complete and accurate daily records.
• Collect information from various sources to assist and guide job activities.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Pitney Bowes Management Services October 2000 – July 2007
Team Leader
• Maintain productivity while managing a team of twelve employees.
• Oversee all accounts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Implement improvements, cost savings, and procedural changes.
• Prepare monthly reports outlining statistical information.
• Manage all outgoing mail, including FedEx, UPS, and bulk mailing.
• Develop creative and effective solutions for mailing and shipping requirements.
• Remember to create and send invoices to clients every month
Administrative Assistance /Receptionist July 1997 – June 2000
Home Care Partners
• Managed the main switchboard in a professional manner.
• Greeted potential clients, employees, and guests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Scheduled office meetings and employee interviews promptly.
• Ordered office and medical supplies as required.
• Sorted and distributed interoffice, USPS, and express mail efficiently.
• Ensured customer satisfaction and maintained relationships with clients.
• Handled requests for information and data efficiently.
• Scanned and copied contracts, notes, and other documents for record-keeping.
• Distributed paychecks to employees according to company guidelines.
• Circulated important documents via post and email.
• Recorded, compiled, transcribed, and distributed minutes of meetings.
• Attended daily meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination.
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Profit and Nonprofit and Community Volunteerism
• Business owner of a Jamaican Food Truk along with my Husband Kingsley daley since 2023
• District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Ras Tafari Collective, Member 2015 – Present
• Ethiopian Orthodox Church, Ras Tafari Member 2015 – Present
• Howard University Presentation - Tafari Coronation Event 2000 & 2015
• African Heritage Foundation (AHFI)/ Iniversal Development of Ras Tafari Inc. (IDOR)
• Ethiopian Liaison and Musical Promotion, Tafari Coronation Event 2016.
• Ethiopian Rastafari Lesson
• Organized community-based event for Coronation celebration in collaboration with the Ethiopian
Embassy and Ethiopian community areas 2019.
Reference is available on request.
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
F
etlework Daley
Ms. F
etlework Daley is a proud Ethiopian American who immigrated to
the United States in 1987 at the age of ten. Ms. Daley comes from a legacy
of public service; her father served during the reign of Emperor Haile
Selassie, assisting immigrants in their transition to the United States and
receiving recognition for his service. This foundation has shaped her
lifelong commitment to civic engagement, cultural advocacy, and service
to African and African-diaspora communities.
Ms. Daley has been an employee of American University since 2000,
contributing to the institution’s academic and administrative mission for
over two decades. She is a strong believer in diversity, equity, and
inclusion and has collaborated with the university’s African Studies
Program in support of educational programming, cultural dialogue, and community engagement.
She has also participated in and supported lectures and presentations at American University
focused on African history, culture, and the global African diaspora.
A dedicated Pan -Africanist and community organizer, Ms. Daley has served in leadership and
planning roles within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and the Rastafari community. In 2019, she
served on the planning committee for a major cultural event organized collaboratively by the
Ethiopian and Rastafari communities and hosted at the Embassy of Ethiopia. The event was
formally recognized by the Office of Muriel Bowser as Ethiopian Day, and Ms. Daley personally
received the official mayoral proclamation on behalf of the community.
A Ward 4 resident, Ms. Daley earned her high school diploma from William High School in
Alexandria, Virginia.
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, Steven Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: March 25, 2026
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of a resolution appointing members of the Commission
on African Affairs
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 Kimberly Ulan, Associate General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-727-2292, or me at 202-724-7681.
______________________________
Elizabeth Cavendish