Bill > PR26-0115

Introduced Session

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 224 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of 1985, effective July 19, 2024 (D.C. Law 25-191; D.C. Official Code § 3-1202.24), I am pleased to nominate the following individual: Dr. Tremikae Owens Chancellor’s Way, NE Washington, DC 20017 (Ward 5) for appointment as a medical physician licensed in the District who works with acupuncturists, doctors of chiropractic, or naturopathic physicians member of the Board of Integrative Healthcare, filling a new seat, for a term of one year. 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 Flight Surgeon (Active Duty Military), Branch Chief of Flight and Operational Medicine, Division of Aerospace Medicine, Military O-5 Grade, November 2017 - November 2023. Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, MD, 40 hours/week. • Served as a consultant to the Surgeon General of the Air National Guard on matters pertaining to the flying safety and operational readiness mission for the Air National Guard Medical Service. • Developed and managed medical programs in support of aviation safety. • Directed clinical programs and policies to ensure the medical response capability of the Air National Guard. • Interfaced with Headquarters Air Force, Major Commands, state and federal agencies to produce aeromedical policy for 107,000 Guardsmen in 89 Air National Guard medical units. • Performed quality medical reviews and dispositions, analysis and interpretation of flying standards, and medical clearance of aviators and military special duty personnel. • Maintained consistency in application of appropriate medical standards to medical cases. • Trained and mentored flight surgeons and other medical providers in the Air National Guard across 54 states and territories. • Directed the technical and administrative aspects of an $11.9 million Medical Case Management contract while serving in the role of Contracting Officer Representative, facilitating military medical readiness. Supervised four military personnel and oversaw 15 contractors. • Lauded by leadership as a “vital flight medicine leader, top medical officer, stellar clinician, superb Air Force medical service resource.” • Supervisory responsibilities: Monitored and evaluated performance of subordinates. Approved leave and personnel actions. Assigned responsibilities.

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Phil Mendelson (D)*, 

Referred to Committee on Health (on 03/18/2025)

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