DC Board of Barber & Cosmetology December Meeting

The District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology regulates the practice of barbers, body artists, and cosmetologists, including specialty cosmetology practices such as braiding, electrolysis, esthetics, manicuring and others as the Mayor may from time to time establish by rule, instructors and managers of these practices, and owners of such facilities. The Board works diligently to raise the standards of practice, ensure quality service, establish accepted codes of ethical behavior, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and visitors of the District of Columbia by upholding the city’s Barber and Cosmetology license law, which took effect on May 2001.

The Board of Barber and Cosmetology consists of 14 members, appointed by the Mayor: three barbers; three cosmetologists, three specialty cosmetologists; three body artists; and two consumer members. Eight members constitute a quorum

Board Members

Anwar S. Saleem, Ph.D. – Chair, Cosmetologist

Richard A. DeCarlo, Ph.D. – Cosmetologist

David Cavalcante – Body Artist, Tattooist

Vonetta Dumas-Jennings – Cosmetologist Specialty, Braider

Patrick Guarniere - Cosmetologist

Raymond L. Kibler, Ph.D. – Barber

Vernon Martin – Cosmetology Specialty, Esthetics

Jared Scott – Barber

Mable Carter – Consumer Member

Nanita Wilson – Consumer Member

Two (2) Vacancies – Body Artist, Micropigmentation Specialist & Piercer

One (1) Vacancy – Cosmetology Specialty, Manicurist

One (1) Vacancy - Barber 

To apply for a vacancy, please visit the Mayor's Office of Talent & Acquisition http://mota.dc.gov/page/serving-board-or-commission for more information and an application.

Board Staff

Kimberly Troxler –  Board Administrator

Nicole McClendon – Program Manager

Marc Nielson – Legal Counsel

Terron McAbee – Program Support Specialist

Board of Barber & Cosmetology Website:

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