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MU
RIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
May 4, 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 208 of the District of Columbia Health
Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3–
1202.08), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Hon. Dr. Jewell Reddick
Hayes Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019
(Ward 7)
for appointment as a pharmacist licensed in the District member of the Board of Pharmacy, filling a
vacant seat formerly held by Ashley Parker Bow, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end March
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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at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the appointment of Dr. Jewell Reddick to the Board of Pharmacy.
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17 RESOLVED , BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , That this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Pharmacy Dr. Jewell Reddick Confirmation Resolution
19 of 2026".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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22 Hon. Dr. Jewell Reddick
23 Hayes Street, NE
24 Washington, DC 20019
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27 as a pharmacist licensed in the District member of the Board of Pharmacy, established by section
28 208 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25,
29 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D .C. Official Code§ 3-1202.08), filling a vacant seat formerly held by
30 Ashley Parker Bow , for the remainder of an unexpired term to end March 12, 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 Office of the Mayor.
33 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Jewell Reddick, PharmD, JD
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JEWELL REDDICK, PHARMD, JD
EDUCATION
University of Miami May 2014
J.D., cum laude
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University April 2007
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Doctor of Pharmacy, magna cum laude
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Registered Pharmacist, Florida
Registered Pharmacist, District of Columbia
Maryland Bar: Member in Good Standing
PHARMACY EXPERIENCE
CVS Health
Staff Pharmacist March 2021 – Present
• Counsels patients on their medication regimen including over-the-counter and
prescription medications
• Administers immunizations, including COVID vaccinations
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including the nurse practitioner at Minute
Clinics
• Supervises workflow processes and provided guidance to pharmacy personnel
Kaiser Permanente
Assistant Pharmacy Supervisor August 2018 – November 2018
• Supervised large medical center outpatient pharmacy and approximately 48 employees
• Ensured compliance with all departmental standards and government laws and
regulations
• Implemented new policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
• Coordinated and managed budgetary needs.
CVS Health
Staff Pharmacist November 2014 – July 2018
• Counseled patients on their medication regimen including over-the-counter and
prescription medications
• Administered immunizations
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, including the nurse practitioner at
Minute Clinics
Jewell Reddick, PharmD, JD
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Wal-Mart Pharmacy
Staff Pharmacist July 2009 – May 2011
• Monitored drug inventory to ensure adequate pharmacy stock
• Performed drug utilization reviews to avoid drug interactions, duplication of therapy, and
allergy interactions
• Served as a preceptor for students completing Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience
hours
• Counseled patients on alternative medicine and herbal products
• Supervised workflow processes and provided guidance to pharmacy personnel
• Performed Medication Therapy Management services
• Interpreted, processed, and dispensed prescriptions in accordance with company policies
and state and federal laws
Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Center
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist May 2008 – May 2009
• Served as preceptor for students in last year of pharmacy school
• Interacted with various healthcare professionals to facilitate the development and
completion of patient care plans
• Arranged and conducted journal clubs and trainings for pharmacists
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Departmental Appeals Board, Civil Remedies Division – Tobacco Cases
Administrative Law Judge August 2023 – Present
• Serve as independent impartial trier of fact in formal proceedings requiring a decision on
the record after the opportunity for a hearing
• Conduct formal hearings in assigned cases where all interested parties are given advance
notice of the hearing; an opportunity to submit facts, arguments, offers of settlement or
proposals of adjustment; and an opportunity to be accompanied, represented, and advised
by counsel or other qualified representatives
• Administer oaths and affirmations, rule on preliminary and dispositive motions, conduct
pre-hearing conferences, issue subpoenas, issue scheduling orders, control hearings,
review briefs, and receive or exclude any oral or documentary evidence proffered for
consideration
• Prepare and issue decisions along with written findings of fact and conclusions of law
therein, upon consideration of the whole record, or those parts of it cited by a party and
supported by and in accord with reliable, probative, and substantial evidence
Director August 2022 – August 2023
• Served as first-level supervisor for attorneys in the Civil Remedies Division – Tobacco
Cases
• Assigned work, evaluated draft decisions and legal memoranda, approved leave requests,
initiated personnel actions to recognize exceptional performance and/or addressed
deficiencies, and resolved employee complaints and grievances, when appropriate
• Identified, directed, and approved training and developmental needs in support of the
Division’s professional development plan
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• Established performance plans and conducted performance reviews
• Implemented employee engagement strategies and met regularly with staff to provide
direction, guidance, and mentorship
• Provided advice and counsel to DAB leadership on legal, policy, administrative,
personnel, and organizational matters
• Performed a variety of managerial duties, including establishing and fulfilling
organizational priorities, policies, objectives and goals; ensuring compliance with
applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements; and provided reports and status
updates to DAB leadership
• Developed and implemented division policies and procedures to ensure the Division’s
goals were achieved, in coordination and collaboration with appropriate personnel
• Represented CRD-T and the DAB in external and interagency meetings, workgroups, and
conferences, as assigned
Acting Director January 2022 – August 2022
• Served as first-level supervisor for attorneys in the Civil Remedies Division – Tobacco
Cases
• Assigned work, evaluated draft decisions and legal memoranda, approved leave requests,
initiated personnel actions to recognize exceptional performance and/or addressed
deficiencies, and resolved employee complaints and grievances, when appropriate
• Identified, directed, and approved training and developmental needs in support of the
Division’s professional development plan
• Established performance plans and conducted performance reviews
• Implemented employee engagement strategies and met regularly with staff to provide
direction, guidance, and mentorship
• Provided advice and counsel to DAB leadership on legal, policy, administrative,
personnel, and organizational matters
• Performed a variety of managerial duties, including establishing and fulfilling
organizational priorities, policies, objectives and goals; ensured compliance with
applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements; and provided reports and status
updates to DAB leadership
• Developed and implemented division policies and procedures to ensure the Division’s
goals are achieved, in coordination and collaboration with appropriate personnel
• Represented CRD-T and the DAB in external and interagency meetings, workgroups, and
conferences, as assigned
• Interacted in a professional and respectful manner with DAB staff, other HHS
components, other federal agencies, members of Congress and their staff, and members of
the public
• Assisted in planning budget and procurement activities, as needed
• Completed special projects and assignments assigned by DAB leadership
Team Lead April 2021 – December 2021
• Conducted bi-weekly check-in meetings with attorneys and administrative law judges.
• Developed and modified internal procedures for the efficient adjudication of cases;
• Assigned work to attorneys and contract paralegals
• Provided training to new attorneys
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• Provided training to contract paralegals and serve as the point of contact for
paralegals’ CRD-T-related questions
• Served as lead attorney/point of contact for attorneys’ substantive questions
regarding pending cases
• Completed FDA-IAA monthly salary adjustments
• Managed DAB E-File case access requests
• Served as back-up to Director for final review of Defaults for Sanctions, Decisions on
the Record, and Decisions after a Hearing approved by the CRD-T Administrative Law
Judges (ALJs)
• Served as back-up to the technical attorney for final review of Initial Orders
Establishing Procedures
• Served as back-up to the technical attorney for final review of standard default
judgment decisions approved by the CRD-T ALJs
• Managed a reduced CRD-T caseload
Acting Team Lead December 2019 – April 2021
• Developed and modified internal procedures for the efficient adjudication of cases;
• Assigned work to attorneys and contract paralegals
• Provided training to new attorneys
• Provided training to contract paralegals and serve as the point of contact for
paralegals’ CRD-T-related questions
• Served as lead attorney/point of contact for attorneys’ substantive questions
regarding pending cases
• Completed FDA-IAA monthly salary adjustments
• Managed DAB E-File case access requests
• Served as back-up to Director for final review of Defaults for Sanctions, Decisions on
the Record, and Decisions after a Hearing approved by the CRD-T Administrative Law
Judges (ALJs)
• Served as back-up to the technical attorney for final review of Initial Orders
Establishing Procedures
• Served as back-up to the technical attorney for final review of standard default
judgment decisions approved by the CRD-T ALJs
• Managed a reduced CRD-T caseload
Attorney Advisor May 2019 – December 2019
• Managed docket of Tobacco Civil Money Penalty cases for Administrative Law Judges
• Advised Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) on relevant case records, procedural
rules, statutes, and Federal laws on tobacco regulation
• Produced written decisions, orders, and other correspondence for Administrative
Law Judges
• Served as mentor to new attorney advisors
• Arranged hearings for Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) while coordinating with
a paralegal for court reporters
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• Provided support to interns by being available for questions and reviewing assigned work
Technical Attorney January 2018 – August 2018
• Served as a final technical reviewer for standard default decisions approved by the CRD-
T Administrative Law Judges (ALJs)
• Served as a final technical reviewer for Initial Orders Establishing Procedures
• Made recommendations for new templates and template updates, and presenting those
recommendations to the CRD-T ALJs
• Provided feedback and recommendations to CRD-T management for potential process
changes
Attorney Advisor April 2015 – December 2017
• Advised Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) on relevant case records, procedural
rules, statutes, and Federal laws on tobacco regulation
• Produced written decisions, orders, and other correspondence for Administrative
Law Judges
• Served as mentor to new attorney advisors
• Arranged hearings for Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) while coordinating with
a paralegal for court reporters
• Provided support to interns by being available for questions and reviewing assigned
work
BOARD EXPERIENCE
District of Columbia Opioid Fatality Review Board (OFRB)
Vice Chair February 2020 – Present
The OFRB assists the District of Columbia’s efforts to prevent opioid overdose deaths and inform
prevention and intervention efforts. The OFRB reviews opioid deaths in the District and makes
recommendations to improve the activities and response of government agencies, private
organizations, individuals, and the community. As the Vice Chair, I host monthly meetings with
the Board chair and OFRB members where we review opioid death cases to provide policy
recommendations to the Mayor.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND HONORS
• Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Apothecary
Board of Visitors 2019 – Present
• Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, Washington, D.C. Chapter
Nominating Committee Chair 2018 - 2022
• Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP), Interviewer 2016 – Present
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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
r. Jewell Reddick
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he Honorable Dr. Jewell Reddick is an Administrative Law Judge in the
Civil Remedies Division of the Departmental Appeals Board at the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, as well as a CVS Health
Pharmacist.
His legal experience includes his time as an attorney at the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services Departmental Appeals Board
and as the Director of the Civil Remedies Division-Tobacco Cases. As a
pharmacist, he has worked at CVS, Walmart, and Kaiser Permanente
Capitol Hill Center.
Dr. Reddick has ample experience serving on boards: He has been a
member of the College of Pharmacy’s Apothecary Board of Visitors since 2019 and currently
serves as the Vice Chair of the District of Columbia Opioid Fatality Review Board.
A Ward 7 resident, Dr. Reddick earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from Florida Agricultural and
Mechanical University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami.
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 9, 2026
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution s nominating Dr. Stephanie Johnican, Dr.
Jewell Reddick , Dr. Allison Hill, and Dr. Jamila Jorden as members of the Board
of Pharmacy
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