Staff

Renee McPhatter, Esq.

As the Associate Vice President for Government and Community Relations, Renee manages the strategic direction of the federal, state and local governmental activities of the university, as well as its community and business relations. Before taking this position in August 2011, Renee served as general counsel for the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services. She previously served as deputy director of policy and legislative affairs for former D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and director of the D.C. Smoke Free Campaign for the American Cancer Society. Earlier in her career, Renee worked for D.C. Councilmember Kathy Patterson and former U.S. Rep. Sam Coppersmith (D-Ariz.). Renee earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her law degree from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. She resides in the District with her son.

Kevin Michael Days

As the Executive Director for Government and Community Relations, Kevin serves as a key liaison between George Washington University and local residents, coordinating GW’s neighborhood outreach and engagement efforts while managing the university's government relations in Virginia. With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional, Kevin has held a diverse range of leadership roles throughout his career. He previously worked with Serve DC to help nonprofits expand their capacity and acted as the Advisor for Higher Education at the Corporation for National and Community Service. Before moving to the Washington, D.C. area, Kevin served as the inaugural Executive Director of the New York Campus Compact. Kevin graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and holds a Master’s in African-American History from Cornell University. He also earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at The George Washington University. Kevin lives in Burke, Virginia, with his wife, three children, and two dogs.

Tosha Skolnik

As Director of Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement, Tosha manages GW’s relationship with the District government, as well as develops and implements an engagement strategy for GW’s stakeholders. Before taking this position, Tosha completed a Master’s of Public Policy at GW’s Trachtenberg School. Tosha previously served as Senior Research Analyst at the DC Council, where he worked on housing, workforce, government operations, and transportation policy. Tosha earned his BA in History and Policy Studies from Grinnell College. A lifelong District resident, Tosha is a proud graduate of School Without Walls high school. 

Ms. Kitty Boney

As the Administrative Assistant and Scheduler for the Office of Government and Community Relations, Ms. Kitty manages the day to day operations of the office, including scheduling.  She has been with the university for over 3 decades in different administrative supporting positions.  Ms. Kitty is a Washingtonian and resides in Maryland.