Organizational Structure

  • The OPC Directorate Division determines policy consistent with the Agency’s mission to advocate for and protect the interest of DC utility consumers.
  • The OPC Operations Division is responsible for agency fiscal management, procurement, human resources, staff development, benefits administration, communications, policy and Information Technology functions.
  • The OPC Litigation Services Division engages diverse Energy, Telecommunications, Technical and Market Monitoring functions as it litigates cases involving utility companies before the Public Service Commission, federal regulatory agencies and the DC Court of Appeals.
  • The OPC Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Division works at the local and federal level to transition the District to a Clean Energy Economy, in keeping with the goals of the DC Government to develop a sustainable city for generations to come.
  • The OPC Consumer Services Division provides education and outreach on utility issues to District Consumers, assist in the resolution of consumer complaints and provides technical assistance to lay advocates seeking to participate in the regulatory process.
  • The OPC Water Services Division serves as a voice for water consumers in the District of Columbia.  The WSD advocates, educates and protects DC Water customers by helping to resolve regulated issues such as rates, billing practices, and delivery of service.
  • Sandra Mattavous-Fry
    Director People’s Counsel
    The People’s Counsel is the Agency Head for the Office of the People’s Counsel. The People’s Counsel has direct administrative control over agency employees and exercises the independent personnel authority to investigate the operation and valuation of utility companies independently.
    • Alya Solomon
      External Affairs Officer
    • Vacant
      Executive Assistant

      Serves as a personal advisor to the People’s Counsel with respect to the administrative direction. Th EA is responsible for assisting the People’s Counsel in directing, communicating, and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Office.

    • Eric Coard
      Chief of Staff

      The Chief of Staff provides guidance, executive oversight, and first-level leadership over OPC programs and services: Water Services, Consumer Services, Climate Section, Litigation Services, and Water Attorney. The Chief of Staff recommends effective and efficient internal management controls and administrative practices in OPC

      • Doxie McCoy
        Public Information Officer
        • Phillip Harmon
          Policy Analyst

          Supports the communications objectives of the office through the preparation of written, audio and video content, document production and website development. Shares in planning educational strategy and the public promotion of agency and District government services to assist ratepayers.

          • Quaneisha Glover
            Program Support Specialist
      • Cecilia Walker
        Human Resources Officer

        Human Resource Officer is responsible for providing human resource management (HRM) advisory services that strengthen individual and organizational performance, which enables the Office to attract, develop and retain a well-qualified, diverse workforce. Human Resource Officer providing the full range of technical, consultative, guidance, and advisory services to managerial, supervisory, and nonsupervisory staff.

        • Rakisha Philson
          HR Specialist
      • Michael Smalls
        Chief Operating Officer
        • Larry Hicks
          Program Analyst
          • Cherry Belle
            Administrative Officer

            Administrative Officer monitors and oversees the maintenance of the premises and equipment, acquisition of appropriate goods and services, processes invoice payments through the Agency’s Electronic Invoice system, and OPC vehicle coordinator and vehicle security officer

            • Geraldine Featherson
              Customer Service Specialist
        • Anthony Lee
          IT Specialist
          • Bryan Rhoads
            IT Help Desk Assistant
            • Jabarie Webster
              Support Services Specialist
      • Dionne Calhoun
        Special Program Manager
      • Vacant
        Associate Director of Consumer Service & Water
        • Linda Jefferson
          Consumers Service Director
          • Jean Gross-Bethel
            Consumer Outreach Specialist
            • Vacant
              Consumer Outreach Specialist, Bilingual
              • George Gilbert
                Consumer Outreach Specialist
                • Charquia Barringtine
                  Consumer Outreach Specialist
                  • Detail
          • Deja Harrison
            Consumer Outreach Specialist
            • Cheryl Morse
              Consumer Outreach Specialist
              • Angela Simmons
                Consumer Outreach Specialist
                • Chawndise Battle
                  Program Support Specialist/Intake
                  • George Gilbert
                    Outreach Specialist
        • Dennis Thomas
          Jr. Program analyst
          • Vacant
            Program support specialist
        • Antaeus Hayes
          Service Manager
          • Rusheeda Boyed
            Community Outreach Specialist
            • Marchim Williams
              Community Outreach Specialist
              • Valca Valentine
                Community Outreach Specialist
                • Claire Shibelski
                  Community Outreach Specialist
                  • Isis Green
                    Program Support Specialist/Intake
                    • Jason Starks
                      Community Outreach Specialist
    • Karen Sistrunk
      Deputy People’s Counsel

      The Deputy People’s Counsel provides executive oversight and management of OPC’s climate, legal, litigation, water attorney, and technical support services. Works collaboratively with the Chief of Staff, Associate Director, and the OPC program directors in support of overall OPC goals and objectives. Serves as the primary liaison with the District of Columbia Government stakeholders on trial and appellate, legal, and litigation services performed under the auspices of OPC.

      • Laurance Daniels
        Director of Litigation
        • Naunihal Gumer
          Regulatory Finance Director
          • Yohannes Mariam
            Senior Economist
            • Jason Cumberbatch
              Engineer
              • Vacant-FY2025
                utility Regulatory Analyst
                • Alicia Smith
                  Allocation Analyst
        • Shela Ruffin
          Supervisor Attorney
          • Knia Tanner
            Assistant Peopli's Counsel
          • Ankush Nayar
            Assistant People’s Counsel
          • Adeniyi Oluwatosin
            Assistant People’s Counsel
          • Kinteshia Scott
            Assistant People’s Counsel
          • Stephen Marencic
            Assistant People’s Counsel
          • Tamika Dodson
            Paralegal
          • Alexandra Geroge
            Assistant People’s Counsel
          • Dwayne Houston
            Paralegal
      • Adam Carlesco
        Climate Attorney
      • Sohani Khan
        Water Attorney
    • Terri Demissie
      Program Support Specialist
    • Pamela Nelson
      Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

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