About NoMa BID

The NoMa Business Improvement District (BID) was created by the Council of the District of Columbia and Mayor in March 2007. The BID is funded through a special assessment collected from property owners within a 35-block area.

Making NoMa Magnetic

2022–2026 Strategic Plan

We’ve developed an interconnected system of strategic initiatives that are aimed at achieving one over-arching goal: Making NoMa Magnetic. To us, a magnetic NoMa is uplifting, dynamic, and vibrant. Key initiatives are supported by six strategic pillars that embody the foundational aspects of our work:

  1. Connectivity
  2. Economic Development
  3. Inclusivity
  4. Brand & Reputation
  5. Play
  6. Safety
View the Strategic Plan

NoMa: At the Center of It All

NoMa sits at the center of a web of growing and exciting neighborhoods. To the east, H Street NE is a rapidly developing, transit-oriented, and retail-dense corridor that is only a 15-minute walk from the core of NoMa, with DC’s historic Capitol Hill neighborhood only a few blocks to the south. Northeast lies thriving Union Market, and beyond that, the trendy industrial triangle of Ivy City. The more downtown-like Mt. Vernon Triangle lies due west, while Truxton Circle and Shaw extend northwest. Northward, neighborhoods like Eckington, Brookland, and Brentwood connect to NoMa via the Metropolitan Branch Trail, a critical biking and walking corridor that brings walkers, joggers, and bicyclists through our streets everyday.

Download the NoMa Connectivity Map

Services

Cleaning, safety, economic development, beautification, marketing, events, and more!

The NoMa BID provides a variety of services to enhance the neighborhood and support its emergence as a prime business location within the District and a desirable residential neighborhood.

PUBLIC SPACE MAINTENANCE

The NoMa BID supplements D.C. agencies and complements the efforts of private-property owners to maintain the public spaces between building façades and street curbs.

Employment

NoMa BID Ambassador

We’re expanding our team of NoMa BID Ambassadors. Please see the below job description, or click here to fill out an online application. No phone calls please.

Job description

Staff

Maura Brophy

President & CEO

Maura oversees all activities of the NoMa BID and is responsible for executing the organization’s strategic mission. Maura has spent her entire career in DC, working on issues related to housing, transportation, and the economy, and has a unique appreciation for the value of coalition-building, having worked in both community-focused and business-driven organizations. Maura is excited about all of the opportunities on the horizon for NoMa, and is mindful of the important role that the BID will play in shaping the future of the neighborhood.

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(202)-289-0111

Gregory Haygood

Chief Financial Officer

Greg supervises the accounting and FP&A of the NoMa BID and the NoMa Parks Foundation. Previously, he served as finance director for Motley Fool Investment Management; a mutual fund administrator for SRI pioneer Calvert Asset Management Company; and a fund accountant for Small Enterprise Assistance Funds. Greg holds a B.S. in finance from American University and an M.S. in accounting and finance from the University of Maryland.

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(202)-289-0111

Daniel Hoagland

Chief of Staff

Daniel directs the overall administration, financial management, and day-to-day activities of the BID and the NoMa Parks Foundation. He brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit operations and governance, deep knowledge of transportation in the District and placemaking, and a keen editorial eye. Daniel spent a year living in Spain, has been published in both an academic journal and a fiction magazine, and holds a bartending certification from Harvard.

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(202)-289-0111

Terri Brooks

Director of Ambassador Operations

Terri joined the BID after several years as manager of the contractor providing cleaning services for the BID. She now manages the NoMa Ambassadors in-house team of cleaning, events, and hospitality staff, providing service operations seven days a week. Terri’s diverse experience in operations, logistics, and management fits well with Ambassador team’s varied responsibilities. She enjoys traveling, property remodeling, and spending time with family and friends.

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(202)-289-0111

Sherri Cunningham

Director of Marketing & Communications

Sherri leads marketing and communications for the BID. In addition to a love of design, placemaking and urban spaces, she brings deep experience in developing integrated marketing communications campaigns for non-profit organizations, government agencies, trade associations and businesses. Sherri has run her own communications consulting firm for the past decade, and lives in Northwest DC.

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(202)-289-0111

Jenée Padmore

Director of Public Realm and Community

Jenée manages the programs, projects, and stakeholders that impact the public realm in the NoMa neighborhood. In her previous roles in nonprofit, local government, and federal government, Jenée ran community and business engagement programs. She holds a MURP from Virginia Tech and is currently an EMBA Candidate with the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia.

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(202)-289-0111

Brian Smith

Director of Planning and Economic Development

Brian focuses on attracting and retaining businesses and residents to the neighborhood, and future plans to make NoMa even better. In his previous role as Senior Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Durham, North Carolina’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Brian led the city’s small business development program, working to strengthen Durham’s entrepreneurial eco-system to ensure equitable access to business development opportunities.

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(202)-289-0111

J. Otavio Thompson

Director of Administration

Otavio oversees human resource initiatives and all technology efforts at the BID, including the ongoing free outdoor WiFi project. He is a D.C. native with a lifelong interest in economic development, urban planning, architecture, and being a part of D.C.’s economic revival. Otavio formerly served in the U.S. Army for eight years and is currently pursuing an M.S. in aeronautics.

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(202)-289-0111

Mary Godier

Senior Manager, Events

As part of the Events and Marketing team, Mary manages the exciting line-up of events the BID puts on each year. With years of experience planning and executing a variety of events (from large scale festivals to intimate branded retreats, and nearly everything in between), Mary's passion lies with creating equitable and inclusive experiences that truly celebrate community. When not planning events, you can find Mary exploring the city with her husband and toddler, and drinking copious amounts of iced coffee.

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(202)-289-0111

Jesse London

Senior Manager, Planning & Economic Development

Jesse’s work has been at the nexus of urban planning and economics. He has experience working on both private and public sector projects, focusing on topics such as parking policy, brownfield revitalization, long-range planning, and economic development strategies. Jesse now lives in D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood and is always looking forward to the next soccer or baseball game.

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(202)-289-0111

Leah Ben

Senior Associate, Marketing

Leah supports the BID’s marketing and communication efforts. She is an experienced digital marketing professional with a passion for social media marketing and content creation. Leah enjoys traveling and exploring new cities, and she is eager to contribute to the BID’s efforts in marketing NoMa as a clean, safe and attractive neighborhood to work, live, and visit.

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(202)-289-0111

Michelle Orellana

Office Manager

Michelle joins the BID with 10+ years of experience working for private and public sector organizations across the Washington, D.C. area. She oversees the day-to-day operations of the NoMa BID office by providing key administrative support to staff including assistance with projects and events as needed. As a native Washingtonian, she looks forward to advancing the vision and mission of the NoMa BID with her creativity and many talents.

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202-289-0111

Ambassadors

Delonte' Kitt

Park Supervisor

Mark Holbrook

Ambassador Supervisor

Andre Smith

Ambassador & Driver

Romario Bramwell

Ambassador

Michael Hill

Ambassador

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Chair:
Brigg Bunker

Foulger-Pratt

Vice-Chair:
Matthew Robinson

MRP Realty

Secretary:
Thomas Archer

Skanska

Treasurer:
Deborah A. Cowan

NPR

David Tuchmann

Akridge

Board Members

Caiti Anderson

REI

Thomas Archer

Skanska

Brigg Bunker

Foulger-Pratt

Tom Cicotello

Boyd Watterson

Deborah A. Cowan

NPR

Josh Dix

Trammell Crow Company

Tony Greenberg

JBG Smith

Matthew August

General Services Administration

Christopher Lynch

Wunder Garten

Christopher Norton

The Washington Center

Mike Ponticelli

Bisnow

Matthew Robinson

MRP Realty

Berkeley Shervin

The Wilkes Company

Michael Skena

Toll Brothers

Pamela Tapscott

Mathematica

David Tuchmann

Akridge

Administrative Documents

The NoMa Business Improvement District (BID) was created by the Council of the District of Columbia and approved by the Mayor in March 2007. The BID is funded by an assessment that applies to commercial property (including land and parking lots), residences of 10 or more units, and hotels.

Administrative Documents