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E. GAIL ANDERSON HOLNESS, J.D., D.MIN
Washington, DC 20001
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S U M M A R Y O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
Ability to lead, train, and maintain an enthusiastic, productive staff. Proven skills to seek out areas of growth and development within an Urban as well as Rural community. Strong analytical planning skills, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals. Fundraising campaigns used to offset programming costs and save resources. Self-motivated, productive, and organized efficient work habits.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Extensive experience in management, customer relations, negotiations, program management, development, and international and global interest and involvement with services, missions, and causes.
Work Skills: Manage programs and activities for a variety of entities from Corporate to Government to the Faith-Based communities. Have provided formal and informal counseling services for ages 3-100 including but not limited to, substance abuse, anger, relationships, sexuality, and wholeness. As a Senior Pastor, I supervise three weekly formal programs and two training sessions serving 600 people weekly. Coordinate religious services, create bulletins, ensure travel plans and itineraries are available, special guests needs are met; personnel properly trained and equipped for services, overall effectiveness is in accordance with expectations. Submit weekly, monthly, and annual reports, and present information in a clear method including print, PowerPoint, and summarized forms. Fundraising efforts created and used to offset overall costs. Engage community through various outreach efforts. Maintain regular effective communications and engage participants and staff.
Education
Certificate/Christianity Harvard University Boston, MS 2020
Certificate/Health Minister Wesley Theological Seminary & University Washington, DC 2017
Doctor of Ministry Howard University School of Divinity Washington, DC 2010
Master of Theology St. Mary’s Ecumenical Seminary Baltimore, MD 1996
Juris Doctorate Howard University School of Law Washington, DC 1981
Bachelor of Arts Clark Atlanta University (Clark College) Atlanta, GA 1978
Experience
The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Washington, DC 2016 - present Director, Faith Based Outreach - Office of the Director, Work with faith-based communities to increase awareness of and access to behavioral health services. Coordinate with and support other DBH outreach activities including prevention and recovery activities. Support the development of informational brochures, materials and programs targeted to the faith based community to increase knowledge and access to behavioral health services. Integrate faith based public education with the overall data-driven community outreach action plan that includes comprehensive public relations, resident/citizen organization and agency program initiatives. Support the chaplaincy residency at Saint Elizabeths Hospital. Provide feedback on agency initiatives and services to measure progress and/or recommend additional initiative. Facilitate and support the identification and implementation of faith based community partnerships.
Adams Inspirational A.M.E. Church Ft. Washington, MD 2020 - present
Senior Pastor, was appointed by the Presiding Prelate of the Second Episcopal District at the Washington Annual Conference. Serve as Pastor to a growing congregation that began with a virtual worship experience due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the church and function as the Chief Operating Officer of the church. Serve as a counselor to the homeless, drug addicted residents & members. Serve the church in local, regional, national and international capacities conducting workshops on leadership skills and travel on mission trips globally.
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Christ Our Redeemer A.M.E. Church (DC) Washington, DC 2006 - 2020
Senior Pastor, serve as Pastor to an urban congregation. The church is directly across the street from Howard University. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of urban church in downtown Washington, DC. Serve as a counselor to the homeless, drug addicted residents & members. Serve the church in local, regional, national and international capacities conducting workshops on leadership skills and travel on mission trips globally.
The Anderson Holness Group, Inc. Washington, DC 2011 - 2016 President & CEO, serve as Chief Executive. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of Not-For-Profit Company in downtown Washington, DC. Connecting the world globally through service and program efforts. Conduct workshops on leadership skills; set up empowerment programs for community organizations; conduct training.
The University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC 2003 - 2011
Special Assistant to the President; Deputy Director, Office of Business and Community Affairs - Office of Government Relations and host for UDC Forum (UDC Cable TV Program); Director, Office of Community Outreach and Involvement - Student Affairs, and Director, Fund Development & Public Relations, Community Outreach and Extension Services/Continuing Education Services (COES/CES); and as a liaison to promote programs and services for various faith-based organizations and the University campus advisor for campus faith-based programs with student clubs and organizations, as well as developed and provided crisis intervention strategies, conflict resolution grief and pastoral counseling for students, faculty and staff.
Benedict College Columbia, South Carolina 1997 – 2002
Executive Director, Office of Student Leadership Development where I was responsible for the following
Administrative Units: Leadership Development, Freshman Seminar Instructors, Scholarships and Orientation, Career Planning and Placement, and Service Learning. Developed an operational model for the Student Leadership Program. The Office was established under my leadership in the spring of 2000. Leadership Lecture Series, workshops and experiential learning were an integral part of the programs in the Office of Student Leadership Development. Supervised17 professional staff members and administered a budget of over $650,000. Also served as part-time
Professor in the Department of criminal justice.
SC Department of Mental Health, Academy Pastoral Education Columbia, South Carolina 1998-2000
Completed a two-year Pastoral Fellow/Chaplain Residency (CPE)
President & CEO Baltimore, Maryland 1993-2000 Anderson Holness, Inc., Community Empowerment Consulting Firm
Adjunct Professor Baltimore, Maryland 1994-1996
Coppin State College, Departments Management Science & Criminal Justice Coppin’s’ Criminal Justice Program at Maryland Penitentiary
Executive Administrator 1996
First Christ United Baptist Church Baltimore, Maryland
Patients’ Rights Advocate 1988-1993
Department of Human Services Washington, DC
Director 1991-1993
Mayor’s Community Empowerment Program Washington, DC
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Adjunct Professor 1987
University of Alaska, Department of Criminal Justice Anchorage, Alaska
Staff Attorney 1984-1986
Preston, Thorgrimson, Ellis & Holman Anchorage Alaska
Reginald Heber Smith Community Lawyer Fellow/Staff Attorney 1982-1984
Northwest Florida Legal Services Pensacola, Florida
Staff Attorney 1981-1982
Law Offices of Welcome & White Atlanta, Georgia
Defense team: State of Georgia vs. Wayne B. Williams,
Case was known as “Atlanta’s Murdered Children”.
Law Clerk to Director 1980
District of Columbia Office of Human Rights Washington, DC
Research Assistant 1979-1981
Equal Opportunity Litigation Clinic, Howard University School of Law Washington, DC
Law Clerk 1981
Office of the Judge Advocate General, (Army), Pentagon Washington, DC
Governor’s Intern 1978
Governor Jimmy Carter Atlanta, Georgia
Assistant to NAACP Executive Director Roy Wilkins 1976
NAACP National Office New York, New York
Legislative Assistant 1974-1978
State of Georgia Legislative Caucus Atlanta, Georgia
Pastoral Experience
Adams Inspirational AME Church Ft. Washington, MD 2nd Episcopal District (2020-Present)
Christ Our Redeemer AME Church (DC) Washington, DC 2nd Episcopal District
Elisha AME Church Newberry, SC 7th Episcopal District
Stover Chapel AME Church Columbia, SC 7th Episcopal District
Williams (Jones) Chapel AME Church Columbia, SC 7th Episcopal District
Honors and Awards
Caribbean & African Faith-Based Leadership Award June 24, 2015
In Her Honor Award – Women in Ward 1 making contributions Washington, DC March 21, 2013
President’s Award – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Washington, DC Alumnae Chapter May 27, 2012
NAFEO (National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education) Distinguished Alumni Award 2001
M.L. King Living Legacy Award, 2001
“Order of the Palmetto,” Highest Civilian Award in SC, presented by Governor 2000
“Key to the City” of Columbia, SC presented by Mayor, 2000
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Honors and Awards continued
SC Women Making History in Ministry, 2000
Vision Magazine’s 25 Influencers in SC in the New Millennium, 2000
Leadership South Carolina Class of 1998
United States Senate Resolution, May 1996
City of Baltimore Mayor’s Citation, January 1995
City of Baltimore Council Resolution, January 1995
City of Baltimore City Council Resolution, October 1994
City of Baltimore Mayor’s Citation, October 1994
City of Baltimore Mayor’s Citation, May 1994
City of Baltimore City Council Resolution, May 1994
Distinguished Service Award, DC Hospital Association, 1991
Young Community Leaders of America, 1987
Outstanding Young Leader in America, 1985
Outstanding Young Women in America, 1980
International Youth Achievement Award, 1980
Golden Key Honor Society
Law School Honors and Activities
International Moot Court Team
Production Editor – Barrister Newspaper Assistant Director, Project Outreach Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, Inc.
International Law Society
Secretary, Senior Class
College Honors and Activities
Graduated top 10% of class
Roy Wilkins Scholarship Recipient
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
President, Freshman Class
Affiliations and Activities
Board of Trustees of the Washington Theological Consortium 2018-present
Mayor’s Interfaith Advisory Commission Washington, DC 2012 – present
Elected Vice-Chair District of Columbia Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1B January 2013
Elected D.C. Commissioner for Single Member District ANC 1B11 November 4, 2008-2015
Elected Chair District of Columbia Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1B January 2010
1st Woman Clergy Elected President Interfaith Conference Metropolitan Washington, DC 2010 -2012
1st Woman Clergy Elected President Council of Churches of Greater Washington, DC 2007-2010
Commission on Women, District of Columbia 2006-2011
Chaplain Washington, DC Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 2006-2008
1st Woman Elected President - Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Greater Columbia, SC 1997
National Bar Association
Vice President, Solid Waste Commission, City of Anchorage, Alaska, 1985-1987
Vice Chair Community Relations Commission Pensacola, Florida 1983-1984
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 1976 (Diamond Life Member)
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