Executive Office of the Mayor

Deputy Mayor for Education (DME):

About: The DME coordinates and incubates interagency and cross sector projects and initiatives. The DME’s work is divided into three types of deliverable: 1) Policy: Legislative or regulatory changes that support the goals of equity, access, and quality cross-sector; 2) Process: An established forum or approach to facilitate the ongoing practice of joint planning across DC Public Schools and public charter schools; and 3) Project: Specific efforts to implement a new initiative that has a citywide impact.

Address:  1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 223, Washington, DC 20004

Office Hours: Monday-Friday;  9am – 5:30pm
Metro: Metro Center (Red), Gallery Place (Green, Yellow)

General Phone:    (202)  727-3636.; General Email: dme@dc.gov

DME Staff List:

Jennifer Niles, Deputy Mayor, Jennifer.niles@dc.gov

Margie Yeager, Chief of Staff, margie.yeager@dc.gov

Tara Lynch, Special Assistant, tara.lynch@dc.gov

Shayne Wells, Senior Policy Advisor Capital Programs, shayne.wells@dc.gov

Althea Holford, Data Analyst, althea.holford@dc.gov

Cecilia Kaltz, Senior Policy Advisor Data Analysis, cecilia.kaltz@dc.gov

Jennifer Comey, Senior Policy Advisor Joint Planning, jennifer.comey@dc.gov

Claudia Lujan, Policy Advisor,  claudia.lujan@dc.gov (202)727-0696

Yair Inspekto,r Policy Advisor, yair.inspektor@dc.gov, (202)727-6317

Taneka Miller, Policy Advisor,  taneka.miller@dc.gov 

Aurora Steinle, Policy Advisor,  aurora.steinle@dc.gov,  (202) 727-2703

DME My School Staff List:

Catherine Peretti Executive Director catherine.peretti@dc.gov

Amy Lerman Senior Policy Advisor - Common Lottery amy.lerman@dc.gov

Aryan Bocquet Senior Policy Advisor - Common Lottery aryan.bocquet@dc.gov

Michele Desando Parent Response Manager michele.desando@dc.gov

Aaron Parrott Data Manager aaron.parrott@dc.gov

District of Columbia Public Schools

Mission: The mission of the District of Columbia Public Schools is to ensure that every DCPS school provides a world-class education that prepares all of our students, regardless of background or circumstance, for success in college, career and life.

Address: 1200 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-5885

Chancellor Kaya Henderson, kaya.henderson@dc.gov

For all requests, please contact Ursula Ferguson, ursula.ferguson@dc.gov or call (202) 535-1581.

John Davis, Office of the Chief of Schools, john.davis@dc.gov, (202) 939-5298

Nathaniel Beers, Office of the Chief Operating Office,  nathaniel.beers@dc.gov, (202) 535-1089

Peter Weber, Office of the Chief of Staff,  peter.weber@dc.gov, (202) 535-1465

Josephine Robinson, Office of Family and Public Engagement, josephine.robinson@dc.gov. (202) 442-5041

Brian Pick Office of Teaching and Learning, brian.pick@dc.gov, (202) 442-5611

Jason Kamras, Office of Instructional Practice, jason.kamras@dc.gov, (202) 442-5885

Emily Durso, Office of College and Career, emily.durso@dc.gov

Crystal Jefferson, Office of Talent and Culture,crystal.jefferson@dc.gov

Scott Barash, Office of the General Counsel, scott.barash@dc.gov

Najla Husseini, Office of School Partnership; najla husseini@dc.gov

Jennifer Nelson, Office of Innovation and Research; jennifer.nelson@dc.gov

Erin Lumpkins, Office of Teaching and Learning, erin.lumpkins@dc.gov ; 202-442-9439

Miriam Kenyon, Office of Teaching and Learning, Miriam.kenyon@dc.gov

Heather Holaday, Office of Teaching and Learning; Heather.Holady@dc.gov

Questions about LGBTQ issues in DCPS contact Office of Youth Engagement at(202) 442-­‐5103 or dcps.lgbtq@dc.gov

Questions about School Meals and Vending Services DCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services, 202-442-5112 or food.dcps@dc.gov

Questions about Head Start Health Requirements DCPS Office of Specialized Instruction, Division of Early Childhood Education, 202-698-1035

Questions about Recycling and LEED-Certified Schools DC Department of General Services, 202-727-2800.

Questions about Health Services, School Health Requirements and General LWP Questions DCPS Office of Youth Engagement, Health and Wellness Team, 202-576-8654.

DC State Board of Education

About: The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is the State Education Agency for the District of Columbia charged with raising the quality of education for all DC residents.

Address: One Judiciary Square; 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 723N, Washington, DC 20001

Phone: (202) 741-0888

Fax: (202) 741-0879

TTY: 711

Staff:

Jack Jacobson, President; jack.jacobson@dc.gov

John-Paul Hayworth, Executive Director; John-Paul.Hayworth@dc.gov
 

Public Charter School Board

Mission: To provide quality public school options for DC students, families, and communities through:

1. A comprehensive application review process
2. Effective oversight
3. Meaningful support
4. Active engagement of its stakeholders

Address:3333 14th Street NW, Washington DC, 20010

Phone: (202) 328-2660

Staff:

Scott Pearson; Executive Director, spearson@dcpcsb.org
 

Office of the State Superintendent of Education

About: The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is the State Education Agency for the District of Columbia charged with raising the quality of education for all DC residents.

Address: 810 1st Street NE, Ninth Floor, Washington, DC 20002

Phone: (202) 727-6436

TTY: 711

Email: osse@dc.gov
 

Staff:

Hanseul Kang, Superintendent of Education; hanseul.kang@dc.gov

Donna Anthony, Assistant Superintendent of Health and Wellness; donna.anthony@dc.gov

Gretchen Brumley, Director of Student Transportation; Gretchen.brumley@dc.gov

Andrew Eisenlohr, Special Assistant for Budget; andrew.eisenlohr@dc.gov

Thomas "Tom" Fontenot, Chief Information Officer; Thomas.fontenot@dc.gov

Sarah Jane Forman, Interim General Counsel; 

Elizabeth Groginsky, Assistant Superintendent of Early Learning; elizabeth.groginsky@dc.gov

Jessie Harteis, Deputy Chief of Staff; jessie.harteis@dc.gov

Bridget Kelly, Special Assistant for Policy; bridget.kelly@dc.gov

Amy Maisterra, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary, Secondary & Specialized Education; amy.maisterra@dc.gov

Antoinette Mitchell, Assistant Superintendent of Postsecondary and Career Education; antoinette.mitchell@dc.gov

Patience Peabody, Director of Communications; patience.peabody@dc.gov

Paris Saunders, Agency Fiscal Officer; paris.saunders@dc.gov

Pete Siu, Director of Talent and Human Resources; pete.siu@dc.gov

Shana Young, Chief of Staff; shana.young@dc.gov

Council of the District of Columbia

About: The Council is the central and chief policy-making body for D.C. In this role, the Council’s main purpose is to make laws, but the Council also is responsible for oversight of multiple agencies, commissions, boards, and other instruments of District government. 

Address: 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 504, Washington, DC 20004

Committee on Education

Chair:  David Grosso ; dgrosso@dccouncil.us, (202)724-8105

Members

Anita Bonds hyper link: Website:, (202)724 - 8064

Brandon T. Todd ;btodd@dccouncil.us, 202 - 724 - 8052

Charles Allen ;callen@dccouncil.us; (202)724-8072

Yvette Alexander ; yalexander@dccouncil.us, (202) 724-8068.

Staff

Christina Henderson, Committee Director / Deputy Chief of Staff, 202-724-8061, chenderson@dccouncil.us

Anne Robinson, Senior Legislative Counsel, 202-724-8061, arobinson@dccouncil.us

C. Michael Shaffer, Policy Director, 202-724-8061, cshaffer@dccouncil.us

Jessica Giles, Committee Assistant, (202)-724-8061, jgiles@dccouncil.us

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Executive Office of the Mayor

Deputy Mayor of Greater Economic Opportunity (DMGEO):  

About: The mission of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity (DMGEO) is to facilitate investment and job creation in underserved District of Columbia communities in order to improve economic opportunities for residents in those communities.

Address:  2235 Shannon Place SE, Suite 3040, Washington, DC, 20020 

Office Hours: Monday-Friday;  8:30am – 5:30pm
Bus: 90, A33, A42, A46, B2, P6, V2; Metro: Anacostia Metro Station (Green)

General Phone:  (202)-545-3071; General Email:  dmgeo@dc.gov

DMGEO Staff List:

Courtney Snowden, Deputy Mayor, courtney.snowden@dc.gov (202) 545-3071-

Faith Leach, DMGEO Chief of Staff, faith.leach@dc.gov (202) 545-3053- Issues related to Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8

Molly Nunez, Public Information, molly.nunez@dc.gov (202) 545-3061- General DOES issues

Shardae Brantley, shardae.brantle@dc.gov (202) 545-3071 – General DOES issues

Amber Beasleu, Executive Assitant, Amber.beasley@dc.gov (202) 545-3060- General DOES Issues
 

Agency Level

DOES-Office of Youth Programs :

About: OYP is the division of DOES that creates and administers workforce development programs for DC youth ages 14-24.  OYP provides work readiness trainings, occupational skills training and employment programs for high school students as well as high school graduates. OYP also assists youth with obtaining their GED.

Hours: Monday-Friday;  9am - 5pm

Address:  4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE, 2^nd Floor Washington, DC 20019 

Bus: A31, U4, X1, X2, X3, X9 Metro: Minnesota Avenue Station (Orange)

General Phone: (202) 698-3492  General Email:  youthjobs@dc.gov

OYP Staff List:

Sheree Finley, Interim Deputy Director of Workforce Development & Economics (sheree.finley@dc.gov) 

Theenie Freeman, Associate Director of Youth Programs (thennie.freeman2@dc.gov)-

Vanessa Weatherington, MBSYEP Program Manager, vanessa.weatherington@dc.gov)-

Ashley Williams, Year-Round Program Manager, ashley.williams@dc.gov, 

Stefanie Kenchen, Year-Round Program Coordinator (stefanie.kenchen@dc.gov), (202) 741-5870

Traci Hamilton, MBSYEP Program Analyst, traci.hamilton@dc.gov, 202-698-5388

Ayana Williams, MBSYEP-Private Sector Liaison, ayana.williams@dc.gov, 202-698-6019,

Adia Howard-Stroud,  Specialist, Adia.Howard-Stroud3@dc.gov, (202) 698-7544, Career Connections

Tina Olaymika, Program Analyst, Tina.Olayimika@dc.gov, 202-671-3243, Career Connections

Workforce Investment Council (WIC):

About: The WIC advises the DC Mayor, City Council, and the district government on the development, implementation and improvement of the DC workforce system.

Address:  2235 Shannon Place SE, Suite 3040, Washington, DC , 20020 

Bus: 90, A33, A42, A46, B2, P6, V2  Metro: Anacostia Metro Station (Green)

General Phone: (202) 698-3492  General Email:  youthjobs@dc.gov

Hours: Monday-Friday;  8:30am – 5:30pm
 

WIC Board:

Chair: Andy Shallal, Owner-Busboys and Poets Restaurants, andy@busboysandpoets.com

Board Members: http://dcworks.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dcworks/page_content/attachments/WIC%20Board%20Members.pdf
 

WIC Staff:

Odie Donald, Executive Director, odie.donald@dc.gov (202) 445-7644

Jeanna Fortne, Career Pathways Coordinator, (202) 671-1544

Alseta Gholston, Research Associate, Alseta.gholston@dc.gov (202) 671-1384

Geoff King, Program Manager, Geoffrey.king2@dc.gov  (202) 698-5771

Lauren Scott, Program Manager, lauren.scott@dc.gov

Council of the District of Columbia

About: The Council is the central and chief policy-making body for D.C. In this role, the Council’s main purpose is to make laws, but the Council also is responsible for oversight of multiple agencies, commissions, boards, and other instruments of District government. 

Address: 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 504, Washington, DC 20004

Committee on Business, Consumer, and Regulatory Affairs

Chair: Vincent Orange ; vorange@dccouncil.us, (202)724-8174

Elissa Silverman ; esilverman@dccouncil.us; Phone: 202 - 724 - 7772

Brianne Nadeau ; bnadeau@dccouncil.us; (202)724-181

Charles Allen ;  callen@dccouncil.us; (202)724-8072

Brandon T. Todd ; btodd@dccouncil.us, (202) 724-8052

Staff

Peter Johnson, Committee Director, (202)-727-6683, pjohnson@dccouncil.us

Ron Magnus, Legislative Counsel, (202) 727-6683, rmagnus@dccouncil.us

Meredith Mathis, Legislative Assistant, (202) 724-1344, mmathis@dccouncil.us

Elizabeth Webster, Director of Business Outreach, 202-724-8077, ewebster@dccouncil.us