PR 26-0696

MURIEL BOWSER
    MAYOR
May 6, 2026
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 ofthe Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 16-1053, I am pleased to
nominate the following individual:
                                          Ms. Tia Minor
                                        Savannah Street, SE
                                       Washington, DC 20020
                                              (Ward 8)
for appointment as a community representative member of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review
Board, filing a vacant seat formerly held by Dana King, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end
July 20, 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 considerationofthis 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,
Sipcerely,
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                                                                       ~~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 Tia Minor to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.
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17  RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
18   resolution may be cited as the "Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board Tia Minor
19   Confirmation Resolution of 2026".
20  Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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22  Tia Minor
23  Savannah Street, SE
24  Washington, DC 20020
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27   as a community representative member of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board,
28   established by D.C. Official Code § 16-1052, filling a vacant seat formerly held by Dana King,
29   for the remainder of an unexpired term to end July 20, 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.
Tia Minor
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Professional experience
Medstar Family Choice DC
Community Relations Coordinaator| Washington, DC | August 2005 — Present
   * Coordinate community outreach initiatives and wellness programs to engage
     Medicaid enrollees and improve access to health education, preventive services,
     and community resources.
   + Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools,
     nonprofits, and local agencies to expand health promotion opportunities across
     Washington, DC.
   + Plan and execute community events including health fairs, educational
     workshops, enrollee advisory committee meetings, and seasonal engagement
     events serving diverse populations.
  * Support enrollee engagement strategies by providing education on health plan
    benefits, preventive care, and available community resources.
  ‘* Manage logistics for outreach events including vendor coordination, catering,
     materials, marketing, and on-site event facilitation.
  *   Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to develop programming
      focused on health equity, chronic disease prevention, nutrition, and wellness.
  * Track and report program metrics, participation data, and community impact to
    inform program improvements and strategic outreach efforts.
  + Assist with development of newsletters, promotional materials, and
    communications to increase awareness of programs and services available to
    MedStar Family Choice DC members.
  * Represent MedStar Family Choice DC at community meetings, coalition events,
    and partner initiatives to strengthen community presence and relationships.
  * Support cross-sector collaborations that connect enrollees to workforce
    development programs, social services, and health-related community resources.
Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives
Associate Director | Washington, DC | July 2024 — August 2005
      Serve as aprimary liaison between community organizations, businesses, and
      government entities to improve the quality of life for women and families in the
      District of Columbia.
      Collaborate with the DC Commission for Women and the Executive Office of the
      Mayor to address women's issues, proposals, and concerns, presenting findings
      to the Mayor and Bowser Administration officials.
      Represent the office at community meetings, programs, and events, fostering
      relationships with stakeholders.
      Develop and implement policies and programs aligned with the Mayor's vision,
      increasing community involvement through strategic outreach and awareness
      initiatives,
      Manage internal and external communications, including social media and Public
      Information Office (PIO) activities.
      Oversee inter-agency collaboration to resolve community concerns efficiently.
      Organize and execute community workshops and programs to connect residents
      with essential services.
Ounce of Care
Community Health Lead | Washington, DC| April 2023 - July 2024
      Assisted residents in low-income and affordable housing communities with
      applications for Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF benefits.
      Connected clients to community-based organizations and DC government
      resource programs.
     Built and maintained partnerships with service providers to enhance direct
     support for residents.
     Researched social determinants of health and health equity issues to improve
     service delivery.
     Developed marketing and branding materials for health screening events,
     wellness fairs, and community outreach initiatives.
     Established a partnership with Curbside Groceries to improve food access at two
     residential properties.
       Conducted user testing, developed workflow processes, and trained new
       employees.
CareFirst Community Health Plan of DC
Lead Wellness Navigator | Washington, DC | October 2021 — March 2023
   *   Supervised, coached, and trained a team of six wellness navigators, impacting
       over 500 clients monthly.
   * Provided oversight
                     of administrative operations and developed decision-support
       tools for leadership.
   + Analyzed team metrics to identify efficiencies and optimize caseload
     management for 20,000+ clients.
   * Bridged healthcare gaps for vulnerable populations, connecting them to wellness.
     resources.
   + Led marketing and outreach efforts, including vendor negotiations, scheduling,
     resource planning, and event execution.
   «Efforts led to a 12% increase in program access and new enrollees.
DC Department of Health
Lead Investigator | Washington, DC | May 2020 - May 2021
   © Supervised a teamof4-6 contact tracers responsible for COVID-19 monitoring,
     data collection, and reporting.
   * Conducted health education and guidance for affected individuals to reduce
       disease transmission.
   * Validated symptom history, provided self-quarantine instructions, and facilitated
     referrals to clinical services.
   * Developed reporting metrics to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent
       investigations.
GW Medical Faculty Associates
Call Center Supervisor | Washington, DC | October 2019 ~ June 2020
   * Supervised, trained, and coached a team of five call center agents.
   * Managed payroll approvals, employee evaluations, and system audits for quality
     assurance.
   «Implemented process improvements that increased performance metrics,
     from 90% to 96.25%.
CareMore
Community Health Worker | Washington, DC | April 2018 ~ October 2019
   * Assisted individuals, families, and communities in accessing health insurance,
     food, housing, and quality care.
   * Served asa liaison between clients and healthcare/social service systems.
   ‘* Developed care strategies to improve health literacy and wellness outcomes.
   * Conducted home visits for chronically ill patients, pregnant women, and high-risk
     individuals.
   * Marketed organizational services at community events.
Additional Experience
MedStar Health | Patient Service Coordinator & Insurance Analyst | | December 2012 —
April 2018
Washington Oral Surgery | Office/Billing Manager | March 2010 — December 2012
Unity Health Care | Referral Coordinator | December 2007 ~ March 2010
Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Coursework in Healthcare Administration
University of the District of Columbia
Completed coursework, 2004-2006
Xavier University of Louisiana
Psychology/Biology Major, 2002-2003
        Executive Officeof the Mayor — Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
  John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
                                         Tia Minor
                       Ms. Tia Minor is a community engagement and public health professional
                             more than 15 years of experience working with healthcare
                       organizations, government agencies, and community partners in
                       Washington, DC.
                       She currently serves as a Community Relations Coordinator with MedStar
                       Family Choice DC, where she leads outreach initiatives that connect
                       Medicaid enrollees to preventive health programs and community
                       resources.
                       Her work focuses on strengthening partnerships, advancing health equity,
                       and ensuring residents have access to the resources they need to thrive.
A Ward8 resident, Ms. Minor is a lifelong Washingtonian,
                        GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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 Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To:  Kimberly A. Bassett, Steve Walker
From:  Betsy Cavendish
Date:  April 28, 2026
 Subject:       Legal sufficiency reviewof a resolution appointing Tia Minor as a member of the
                Domestic Violence Fatality Review 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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