Sherab Chodron Application PackageCI MAMBEACH
NAME: Chodron Sherab
Last Name First Name
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 729 Meridian Ave. Apt. 5 Miami Beach Florida
Apt No. Home No./Street City State
PHONE: 305-434-0341 305-434-0341 sherab@sherabchodron.com
Home Work Email Address
Business Name: Sherab Chodron LLC
Position: Consultant
33139
Zip Code
Address: 729 Meridian Ave. Apt. 5 Miami Beach Florida 33139
Street City State Zip Code
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
• Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months Yes
• Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: South Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I have meaningful experience and interest. Please, refer to attached resume and cover letter.
• Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (3)
choices will be observed by the Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1: Disability Access Committee
Choice 2: Human Rights Committee
Choice 3: Transportation, Parking and Bicycle -Pedestrian Facilities Committee
• Board members are required to file Form 1 — "Statement of Financial Interest" with the State.
If you seek appointment to a professional seat (e.g., lawyer, architect, etc.) on the Board of Adjustment, Design Review
Board, Historic Preservation Board or Planning Board, attach a copy of your currently -effectively license, and furnish the
following information:
Type of Professional License License Number
License Issuance Date License Expiration Date
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No
Years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No if yes, please list the names of your children, their
ages, and which programs. List below:
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony: No If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: No
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No
• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
If yes, please explain in detail:
If yes, please explain in detail:
If yes, which board?
• I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department?
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Gender: Female
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino. No
Physically Challenged: No
NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members.
These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami -Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami
Beach Code section 2-26).
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami -Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
(re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office,
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself,
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611).
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
"I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article
VII — of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members."
1 Sherab Chodron agreed to the following terms on 4/18/2018 10:13:17 AM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk
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LETTER OF INTEREST & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (COMBINED)
April 18, 2018
Electronic Delivery Only
Mayor & City Commissioners
c/o Clerk's Office, City of Miami Beach
Sherab Chodron
729 Meridian Ave. Apt. 5
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 434-0341
sherab@sherabchodron.com
Re: Letter of Interest — Miami Beach Committee Service
Mayor Gelber & City Commissioners, Miami Beach:
Please consider my application to serve on the 1) Disability Access and 2) Transportation,
Parking and Bicycle -Pedestrian Facilities Committees for Miami Beach. I would also be very interested
in serving on the Miami Beach Human Rights Committee, if a vacancy should arise.
I moved to Miami Beach — from Key West to accept a professional position in Miami two
and a half years ago. While I have moved on from that particular job, Miami Beach remains my home
and I am committed to our island city for the long haul. I adore Miami Beach in every way — the
political discourse and activity, the administration, the many parks, outdoor venues and the beach, the arts
scene and events, and the joy and challenges of living in such a busy, complex, culturally vibrant and
diverse place. As I wrap up participation in the 2018 Spring session of Leadership Academy, I would like
offer my skillset and experience for the good of our community.
I am a former consumer and victim's rights litigation attorney. In 2010 I transitioned from the
practice of law into nonprofit and government leadership in the areas of substance abuse and mental
health and intellectual/developmental disabilities. As you well know, these fields intersect with the wide
array of systems of care related to children's welfare, homelessness/housing and access to jobs, health
care and other amenities for our most vulnerable neighbors. I now consult in these areas and am
particularly interested in issues of accessibility, inclusion and integration as necessary building blocks for
sustaining and guaranteeing strong, resilient, fiscally strong communities. But these interests go beyond
paid work. I also have: 1) volunteer, philanthropic, and pro bono experience; 2) a strong background in
community service; 3) individual and team membership efficacy and reliability; and 4) the desire and
ability to serve. I can effectively communicate, cultivate, collaborate with and positively influence
different types of stakeholders with an acute sensitivity to cultural and other distinctions. In fact I enjoy
it, even when it is hard.
If you have any questions or concerns, I would be happy to answer and address them; there is
much a redacted resume cannot reflect. Thank you for taking the time to review my materials. I plan on
attending the City Commission meeting on Wednesday, April 25th for the Leadership "graduation." I
look forward to the brief opportunity to meet you then.
Sincerely yours,
Sherab Chodron
LETTER OF INTEREST & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (COMBINED)
EDUCATION
Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
Master of Public Health, 2003
Select Honors: Delta Omega (summa cum laude)
2002-2003 Fellow of Health Law, Human Rights & Bioethics
Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
Juris Doctor, 2002
Select Honors: G. Joseph Tauro Distinguished Scholar
Edward C. Stone Moot Court Finalist
West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, 1991
Select Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
PROFESSIONAL (Operational & Legal)
Sherab Chodron LLC, Miami, Florida.
Consultant, 2017 to present.
Available to public, social services and not-for-profit entities serving the needs of adults and children 1)
involved in the dependency system of care; 2) experiencing homelessness; 2) with chronic, persistent
mental illness and substance abuse challenges; and/or 3) developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Areas of assistance: overall managerial, administrative and program management, including but not
limited to: risk and liability, fundraising and development; operational oversight and budget/fiscal
accountability; merger and reorganization; board development; fiduciary responsibility; regulatory and
grant compliance; program development and service delivery; strategic planning and collaborative
initiatives (public-private and community-based).
Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Southern Region, State of Florida, Miami, Florida
Deputy Regional Operations Manager, 2015 to 2017.
Administrative and operational oversight of the following work streams: 1) Waitlist Case Management &
Community Affairs, 2) Medicaid Waiver and 3) Clinical & Medical Case Management (medical and
behavioral); collaborative oversight of Quality Assurance initiatives and reviews, including contracts,
agreements and licensing (-1,000 individual provider entities); initiated and maintained inter -agency and
external collaborations; developed and supported strategic initiatives, community relations and resource
coordination; oversaw and ensured program services and integrity (10,000 consumers served annually);
coordinated disaster and emergency operations; served as legislative ombudsman; served as Regional
Operations Manager in the absence of or as directed by the Regional Operations Manager or Agency.
Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens, Key West, Florida
Residential Services Director, 2014 to 2015.
Managerial, program and administrative oversight of residential programming and group homes for adults
with developmental disabilities, including 24/7 staffing, regulatory compliance and licensing.
Guidance/Care Center, Inc. (WestCare Florida — Florida Keys), Key West, Florida
Area Director, 2010 to 2012.
Executive administrator of mid-size CARF-accredited nonprofit agency serving the community
behavioral health needs of Monroe County, Florida (-14,000 unduplicated consumers served annually,
32,000 service contacts) at three permanent site locations, including an inpatient crisis stabilization unit
(public receiving facility and detoxification), as well as on-site public school, correctional and reentry
SAMH programs; oversaw and coordinated the provision of mental health and substance abuse treatment
services for children, adolescents, adults and families county -wide; oversaw administrative and
LETTER OF INTEREST & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (COMBINED)
operational functions, programs and departments; developed and maintained funding, programming, and
service delivery; negotiated and ensured contract and budgetary compliance; built and maintained
strategic partnerships with other nonprofit and private providers, as well as the Monroe County Sheriff's
Office, the Monroe County School Board, the Monroe Board of County Commissioners, the City of Key
West, the Courts (16th Circuit), and other municipal, state and federal agencies and funders.
From the Mat LLC, Florida.
Consultant (part-time; in addition to full time, permanent employment), 2008 to 2013.
Advisor to various social service and not-for-profit entities serving the needs of adults and children 1)
experiencing homelessness; 2) with chronic, persistent mental illness and substance abuse; and/or 3)
developmental and intellectual disabilities. Consulted in the areas of overall managerial, administrative
and program management, including but not limited to: risk and liability, fundraising and development;
operational oversight and budget/fiscal accountability; merger and reorganization; board development;
fiduciary responsibility; regulatory and grant compliance; program development and service delivery;
collaborative initiatives and strategic planning
The Smith Law Firm, P.A., Key West, Florida
Associate, 2006 to 2009.
Litigation, trial and transactional attorney for general practice firm; practice areas included civil rights,
commercial and corporate, nonprofit, commercial landlord -tenant, administrative, employment, municipal
and county law; pro bono representation constituted 10% of practice.
Bailey & Glasser, LLP, Charleston, West Virginia
Associate, 2003 to 2006.
Litigation and trial attorney; practice areas included employment and labor law, personal injury and class
action, multi -plaintiff and multi -state mass tort, civil rights, consumer fraud, trademark infringement,
environmental and health law; pro bono representation constituted 5% of practice.
Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
Fellow of Health Law, Human Rights & Bioethics, 2002 to 2003.
Assisted in the editing and revision of the American Civil Liberties Union's 3rd edition of The Rights of
Patients; teaching assistant and instructor, "Introduction to Public Health Law," "Advanced Topics in
Public Health Law" and "Regulation of Risk"; student mentor; advanced research on employee and public
benefits, affordable pharmaceuticals, and the intersection of class action/impact litigation and the
formation of public policy; conceptualized, facilitated and organized meetings, forums and lectures.
Law Office of Gretchen Van Ness, Boston, Massachusetts
Legal Intern & Summer Associate, 1999 to 2002 (part-time academic year, full-time summer).
Assisted and participated in all aspects of sole practitioner's transactional and litigation practice; practice
areas included employment and civil rights law.
REPRESENTATIVE CONTRACT, COMMUNITY & SERVICE
Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil -Circuit Mediator, State of Florida
Civil —Circuit Mediator, 2009 to 2014.
Provided pre -suit and litigation mediation services by court appointment or request.
Board of Directors, Florida Keys Educational Foundation, Inc., Key West, Florida
Member & Chair, Governance Committee, 2009 to 2011.
Advised and assisted in planning activities supporting the mission of the Florida Keys Community
College via fundraising, marketing, student scholarship and grant development, capital growth campaign
management, and oversight of asset management.
LETTER OF INTEREST & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (COMBINED)
16th Judicial Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee, Florida Bar, Monroe County, Florida
(Florida Supreme Court appointment)
Member & Chair, 2008 to 2012 (appointed Chair in 2011).
Participated in fact-finding, investigation and prosecution of alleged incidents of the unlicensed practice
of law in Monroe County, Florida.
Nursing Advisory Board, Florida Keys Community College, Key West, Florida
Member, 2008 to 2011.
Planning, advising, and policy oversight for nursing, EMT/EMS and allied health degree programs;
fundraising and development.
Executive Office of Health & Human Services, Office of Medicaid (MassHealth), Boston,
Massachusetts
Senior Policy Counsel (Consultant), 2005 to 2006.
Analyzed proposed legislation and existing law; coordinated and monitored program activities in order to
ensure constitutional, statutory and regulatory compliance; provided technical and written assistance to
agency personnel; responded to inquiries from agency management; maintained liaison with various
private, local, state and federal agencies; evaluated program activities in order to determine progress and
effectiveness; recommended changes and modifications to programs as necessary; and performed related
duties including grant and program review, and preparing written reports, white papers, memoranda,
briefs and proposed regulations.
Board of Directors, Womankind (Health Care Center) Key West, Florida
Member & Chair, Fundraising Committee, 2007 to 2010.
As Member, participated in planning, advising, and oversight management of WomanKind and its health
center; participated in outreach initiatives; as Chair of Fundraising Committee, advised on fundraising
activities and coordinated development opportunities.
Boston University School of Management, Boston, Massachusetts
Adjunct Faculty, 2004 to 2005.
Courses included "Health Care Finance & Management" and "Health Law & Bioethics."
Health Law Advocates, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts
Pro Bono Legal Network Coordinator (Consultant), 2004 to 2005.
Managed/developed pro bono Legal Network, including attorney registration, drafted "Legal Network
Update" blasts, case referrals, correspondence and reporting; coordinated attorney retention and
recruitment; updated web site; drafted various reports, press releases, comments and memorandums;
assisted in the development and management of various grant projects; participated in trainings on health
law basics, public and private insurance, and public policy; assisted with and supported public interest
litigation.
Human Research Committee Internal Review Board, Partners HealthCare
Dana Farber, and Massachusetts General Hospitals), Boston, Massachusetts
Member, 2004 to 2006.
Reviewed and censured study protocol documents and informed consent forms;
advisory sessions; drafted advisory memorandums.
Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
Policy Analyst/Writer (Contract), 2004.
Conducted legal research on various issues; drafted and edited articles.
(Brigham and Women's,
attended meetings and
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Center for Women's Studies Visiting Committee, West Virginia University,
Morgantown, West Virginia
Member, 2003 to 2007.
Participated in planning, advising, and oversight management for undergraduate degree program and
Center, coordinated and promoted fundraising and development activity.
PROFESSIONAL (Membership)
Notary Public, Florida (#GG160439)
Current, Bonded
Florida (#41515)
Current, Eligible to Practice
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
Current, Eligible to Practice
Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Miami -Dade Chapter
Member