DC Hospital Association President & CEO Named to Mayor-Elect’s Transition Team

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – November 4, 2026 — The District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) is proud to announce that President & CEO Jacqueline D. Bowens has been appointed as one of the co-chairs for Mayor-Elect Janeese Lewis George’s Transition Committee on Health Care and Human Services. In this role, Bowens will advise on health priorities and advocate for a policy agenda that serves hospitals and the community.  

“For more than 30 years, my work has been rooted in advancing access to care and improving health outcomes for all District residents. Joining the transition committee is a profound honor and I am grateful for the trust placed in me to help guide this important work,” said DCHA President & CEO Jacqueline D. Bowens. “As the District prepares for the challenges ahead with the implementation of H.R. 1, our hospitals stand ready to help Mayor-Elect Janeese Lewis George strengthen the system of care and protect the needs of District resident across the city,” Bowens added. 

Mayor-Elect Lewis George announced transition advisors and chairs of transition committees that are focusing on key issues facing District residents. They will offer their guidance on policy and personnel based on their subject matter expertise. Lewis George invited public servants, union officials, business leaders, and many other DC residents to join the team and share their knowledge and experience during the next 59 days of the transition. 

Ms. Bowens will join Matthew Kavanagh, chair of global health at Georgetown University, and Nikol Nabors-Jackson, chief operating officer of The Community Partnership For the Prevention of Homelessness. 

The full transition team can be found here: https://janeesefordctransition.com/transition-team/.