PR 26-0655

MURIEL 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:
                                      Mr. Kwame Agyemang
                                        Girard Street, NW
                                      Washington, DC 20001
                                            (Ward 1)
for appointment as a public member of the Commission on African Affairs, filling a vacant seat
formerly held by El Hadji Beye, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end October 27, 2028.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
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 Bowser
Mayor
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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 Kwame Agyemang 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 Kwame Agyemang Confirmation
19   Resolution of 2026".
20  Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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22  Kwame Agyemang
23  Girard Street, NW
24  Washington, DC 20001
25  (Ward 1)
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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 El Hadji Beye, 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.
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                                                     SUMMARY
   Strategic and service-driven leader with 19+ years of experience advancing organizational impact across
 nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, develop mission-driven
programs, and build collaborative partnerships that strengthen communities and expand organizational reach.
Skilled in driving strategic initiatives, managing complex operations, and fostering stakeholder engagement to
                       deliver measurable outcomes and meaningful public service impact.
                                                      RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
                                                       Director of Impact Initiatives
EDUCATION  ‘ThurgoodMarshallCollegeFund |Sept2025 ~Present| Washington,DC
                                                        + Lead strategy and execution of TMCF's high-impact donor
                                                           engagement initiatives, including multi-city fundraising events and
Florida Sate University  alumni activation campaigns.
Master of Science
                | International Affairs ~Fall 2010      + Cultivated and stewarded relationships with corporate, foundation,
(Honors Graduate)  and high-net-worth donors, resulting in six-figure gifts and long-term
                                                           partnerships.
The University of Florida  + Oversaw data-driven prospecting and donor segmentation using CCS
Bachelor of Arts| Criminology ~Fall 2007  and Wealth Engine to optimize revenue generation and donor
                                                           cultivation.
                                                        ‘+ Produced post-event reports and impact analyses to inform
                                                           organizational strategy and enhance year-round philanthropic
                                                           engagement.
CORE COMPEMTANCIES
 ‘+ Inclusive Program Design &  Capital City Christmas Clas: ~ 13th & 14th Annual | Dec 2022 - Present |
    Implementation  Washington, DC
    Strategic Fundraising & Sponsorships  + Spearheaded strategy for DC's longest-running grassroots holiday
    Stakeholder Engagement & Stewardship  fundraiser supporting HBCU scholarships; raised $40K+ annually
    Impact Measurement & ROI Reporting  + Secured and maintained relationships with misston-aligned corporate
                                                          sponsors including Salesforce, Microsoft, KPMG, and Apple.
    Donor & Major Gift Cultivation  + Developed and executed inclusive sponsorship packages, VIP donor
    Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiatives  experiences, and digital marketing to reach a 60K* audience.
    Budget Oversight & Financial Forecasting  + Produced post-event impact reports and analytics to inform
    Cross-Sector Collaboration  fundraising strategy and deepen donor engagement.
    Public-Private Partnership Development
    CRM & Data Systems (Salesforce, Asana)  Founder & Event Director
                                                      Black Greek Festival | 2021 ~ Present | Washington, DC
                                                       + Designed and scaled a culturally responsive, multi-day festival aligned
TECHNICAL SKILLS &  with DEI outcomes, engaging 5,000+ annually and raising $300K+ for
CERTIFICATIONS  minority-owned vendors and nonprofits.
                                                       + Built and managed national partnerships with brands such as Walmart,
                                                         ‘Target, and Cricket Wireless, leading partnership development,
 + CRM & Event Platforms: Salesforce,  activation, and stewardship.
    ‘Asana, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite  + Integrated high-visibility convening and donor engagement
 ‘+ Design & Media Tools: Adobe Premiere,  opportunities including formal receptions and impact-driven
    Photoshop, CapCut  programming.
 ‘+ Certifications: Six Sigma Yellow Belt,
    First Ald/CPR  Event Operations Specialist
                                                      LM.P. Concerts | July 2024 ~ Present | Washington, DC
                                                       ‘© Managed logistics for 200+ live events, supporting registration, crowd,
                                                          flow, and real-time issue resolution.
                                                       + Collaborated cross-functionally with venue managers, vendors, and
                                                          marketing teams to ensure event KPIs were met.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT  OTHER EXPERIENCE
 © Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.       Event Manager & Program Strategist
   Founder, Black Greek Festival  Afrobeats & Wine Festival | 2023 ~ Present | DC, Houston, Atlanta,
   Foundation  Ghana
 «Board Member, Royal Sports   &  ‘* Designed inclusive community-focused fundraising experiences across
   Performing Arts Academy ~ Accra, Ghana  multiple cities, managing $125K+ in program budgets.
 © Member, University of Florida Black  ‘© Oversaw vendor relations, cultural programming, grant submissions,
   Alumni Association ~ DC Chapter  and stakeholder partnerships.
 + Board Member, Refugee Alliance
                                                  Program Compliance Manager
                                                  GovernmentofThe DistrictofColumbia | January 2021 ~ July 2022
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  ‘+ Directed compliance programs affecting over 36,700 employees,
                                                      ensuring adherence to regulations and policies,
   Availability: Willing to travel domestically    ‘+ Developed evaluation frameworks to measure compliance effectiveness
   or internationally as needed.  and optimize risk mitigation strategies.
 ‘Languages: Fluent in English; proficient  ‘+ Collaborated with HR and IT teams to implement policies and improve
   in French.  operational efficiency.
                                                   = Reviewed and developed legislation impacting compliance and policy
                                                      enforcement efforts.
                                                   «Assessed engineering plans and documentation for compliance with
                                                      municipal standards.
                                                  Program Manager & Trainer
                                                  Art & Soul Solutions | July 2019 - Present
                                                   ‘+ Designed and managed workforce development programs, enhancing
                                                      community engagement and economic empowerment.
                                                   = Collaborated with government agencies and nonprofits to expand
                                                      workforce access and career training initiatives,
                                                   ‘+ Led program implementation, overseeing budgeting, staff coordination,
                                                      and performance measurement.
                                                   ‘+ Developed policy proposals to enhance workforce planning and
                                                      streamline public employment initiatives.
                                                   ‘+ Monitored and reported program goals using collected data and key
                                                      performance metrics.
                                                  Program Coordinator
                                                  GovernmentofThe District ofColumbia | December 2016 ~ July 2019
                                                   ‘* Managed community service programs, coordinating with multiple
                                                      stakeholders to drive policy and program objectives.
                                                   ‘+ Oversaw implementation of government-sponsored workforce
                                                      initiatives, ensuring compliance and accessibility.
                                                   ‘+ Tracked program success through data-driven reporting and
                                                      performance analytics.
                                                   + Enhanced community involvement through stakeholder engagement
                                                      efforts.
                                                   + Reviewed technical reports and project documentation for policy
                                                      ‘compliance.
       Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
  John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
                                   Kwame Safo Agyemang
                        Mr. Kwame Safo Agyemang currently serves as the Director of Impact
                        Initiatives at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), where he
                        leads strategic programs and national initiatives that drive donor
                        engagement, strengthen partnerships, and advance the organization’s
                        mission to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and
                        Universities (HBCUs). In this role, he oversees high-impact fundraising
                        events, cultivates relationships with corporate and philanthropic partners,
                        and develops innovative programming that expands TMCF’s national and
                        global reach.
                          Mr. Agyemang is a seasoned leader whose career began in public service
                          with the Government of the District of Columbia, where he managed
compliance, workforce development, and community engagement programs impacting thousands
of residents. As part of his workforce development efforts, he led training facilitation for
participants at the DC Infrastructure Academy and performed programmatic and community
engagement work with the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS). While his
professional foundation is rooted in public service, his true passions include youth development
and bringing people together through impactful events and fundraising initiatives that promote
cultural unity and social equity.
He is the Founder of the Black Greek Festival, a nationally recognized celebration of culture and
community that has raised more than $300,000 to support minority-owned businesses and
nonprofits. Mr. Agyemang also served as Director of Fundraising for the Capital City Christmas
Gala, Washington, DC’s longest-running grassroots charity event, where he successfully led
efforts to raise funds for HBCU scholarships while building enduring partnerships with Fortune
500 companies.
Deeply connected to his Ghanaian heritage, Mr. Agyemang has spearheaded global initiatives that
foster cultural and educational exchange between Historically Black Colleges and Universities and
institutions in Ghana. He is also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and is
passionate about cultivating relationships that bring ideas to life and make transformative
initiatives possible.
A Ward 1 resident, Mr. Agyemang earned his Bachelor of Arts in Civil in Criminology from the
University of Florida and his Master of Science in International Affairs from Florida State
University.
                              GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
                                 Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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.
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Elizabeth Cavendish
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The John A. Wilson Building   • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW   •   Suite 300 •   Washington, D.C. 20004   • Office (202) 724-7681