Unique Morris-Hughes
From Boardroom to Policy | Building Workforce, Water & Tech Innovation Led Public-Private Strategies Impacting Millions | Secretary of Labor, DCChair @ DC Water | NASWA & NFBPA Board | Exec Fellow @ GWU| HBCU Alum
- Role
- Chairman of the Board at DC Water
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Unique Morris-Hughes
Our systems are often fragmented.Workforce. Education. Innovation. Infrastructure.Each siloed.Each critical.Each demanding more collaboration.I’ve spent my career fixing that.As Secretary of Labor for Washington DC, I lead initiatives that connect people, policy, and progress.I don’t just manage departments — I drive innovation across them.But titles alone don’t tell the story. Chairman of the Board @ DC Water Executive Fellow @ George Washington University Board Member @ NASWA & NFBPA Longtime collaborator with private, public, and academic leadersMy focus?Helping cities solve complex challenges with integrated policy and bold partnerships.That means: • Modernizing labor systems to meet future-of-work demands • Aligning education pathways with economic mobility • Advancing water equity and infrastructure resilience • Embedding technology into public service deliveryResults?From launching citywide job readiness programs to driving governance reform at the board level — every initiative is designed to scale sustainably and serve equitably.
Experience
Chairman of the Board
Jan 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
DC Water is uniquely positioned and leading in infrastructure equity, resilience, and innovation. Working with the best utility talent in the world.Action:Serving as Chair to the Board to oversee $1B+ in capital programs and governance reform.Advanced sustainability, infrastructure innovation, and community engagement.Result: • Streamlining board governance for transparency • Guiding strategic investment in resilient water infrastructure • Elevating public trust through inclusive oversight
Education
Trinity Washington University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Trinity Washington University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2004 — 2006
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2008 — 2012
The SUPES Academy
Executive Leadership
2013 — 2014
Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
1998 — 2002
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