DC Board of Barber & Cosmetology 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

Vonetta Dumas-Jennings – Cosmetology Specialty, Braider

Patrick Guarniere - Cosmetologist

Ajia Minnis - Cosmetologist

Vernon Martin – Cosmetology Specialty, Esthetics

Raymond L. Kibler, Ph.D. – Barber

Jared Scott – Barber

Dennis Smith – Barber

David Cavalcante – Body Artist, Tattooist

Korie Booker - Body Artist, Micropigmentation Specialist

One (1) Vacancy – Cosmetology Specialty, Manicurist

One (1) Vacancy – Body Artist, Piercer

Two (2) Vacancies - Consumer Members

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

Kevin Cyrus – Education Coordinator

Irina Moore – Exam Coordinator

Board of Barber & Cosmetology Website:

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