Advocacy Leader and Disability Policy Expert

ANJANETTE D. SHELBY

Chairperson Commissioner Operations & Disability Policy Leader

Washington, DC

202-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Strategic and results-driven Chairperson with extensive experience in disability advocacy, public policy oversight, and regulatory compliance. Proven leader in advancing ADA compliance, reasonable accommodations, and community-centered initiatives that improve accessibility and equity. Highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, training development, and operations management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• ADA Compliance & Accessibility Standards

• Reasonable Accommodations

• Disability Policy & Regulatory Oversight

• Community Outreach & Engagement

• Stakeholder & Government Relations

• Program & Project Coordination

• Conflict Resolution & Mediation

• Training Development & Facilitation

• Operations & Volunteer Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chairperson / Commissioner

DC Developmental Disabilities Council & DC Commission on Persons with Disabilities Washington, DC November 2019 – Present

• Provide leadership and oversight on disability policy initiatives and ADA compliance.

• Advise government officials on accessibility standards and inclusive practices.

• Facilitate training sessions on disability rights and reasonable accommodations.

• Led outreach initiatives increasing community engagement.

• Developed training materials improving participant understanding by approximately 30 percent.

• Conducted policy reviews to ensure regulatory alignment. Operations Manager

The Linner Foundation

May 2023 – October 2025

• Oversaw daily operations, volunteer coordination, and outreach efforts.

• Managed scheduling, reporting, and documentation processes.

• Supported grant preparation and compliance activities.

• Organized workshops, training sessions, and community events.

• Streamlined volunteer scheduling to increase participation. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration & Management University of the District of Columbia

Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Management

Prince George’s Community College

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