Quincy Booth Adjunct Instructor Justice, Law & Criminology
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In 2023, Chairman E.C. Thompson selected Quincy Booth to be the executive director of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia.
In his current role, Mr. Booth oversees the Commission's administrative offices. The Executive Director is the performance officer for the Commission, responsible for developing and ensuring the completion of all strategic planning initiatives and overseeing the agency’s budget and financial management. The Deputy Executive Director, the Chief of Human Resources, the Director of Strategic Communications, and the Director of Consumer Services report to the Executive Director.
Quincy L. Booth, the former Director of the D.C. Department of Corrections (DCDOC), brings a wealth of experience to his role at the DCDOC. With over 15 years of proven results-oriented and organizational development senior management, including leadership/policy development roles in public safety, he is a seasoned professional in D.C. Government operations.
Before being appointed Director by Mayor Muriel Bowser, Mr. Booth served as Management Support Deputy Director for DCDOC. During his two-year tenure in this role, Mr. Booth implemented an organizational realignment for his division and expanded vital functions, including EEO, Diversity, and Policy. Through his strong leadership and employee engagement, he shifted the division’s culture to a more customer/client-focused operation aimed at prioritizing the needs of the Department’s internal and external stakeholders.
As Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, Mr. Booth collaborated with the district’s public safety agencies, other District agencies, the City Council, and federal justice and interstate partners. His expertise in strategic planning, government operations, and performance management was instrumental in guiding the enhancement of business processes and the development of critical local and federal initiatives.
As deputy director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), Mr. Booth oversaw day-to-day operations and ensured the effective engagement of the district’s criminal justice partners. He was also charged with compliance and monitoring court-involved juveniles designated to the DCDOC.
Throughout his career, Mr. Booth has demonstrated a deep and abiding dedication to the residents of the District of Columbia. As a Ward 8 resident, he has shown a passion and talent for consensus-building and strengthening relationships within organizations and the community. His commitment to mentoring disadvantaged youth and supporting organizations committed to providing services to elevate this population is truly inspiring.
Mr. Booth holds a master’s degree in public administration and a B.S. in Marketing from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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