Miss DC 2025 Judges featuring Rickie Niceta Lloyd

Neil Alpert is an accomplished private family office manager with nearly two decades of experience managing the financial, administrative, and strategic needs of high-net-worth families. Known for his discreet professionalism, exceptional organizational skills, and deep understanding of wealth management, Potomac Management has earned a solid reputation for delivering personalized and comprehensive services that effectively safeguard and grow family assets across generations. As a seasoned investment professional and the Managing Partner of Potomac Management, Neil has built a reputation for strategic insight, operational expertise, and a strong track record of value creation. He has held CEO and COO roles in multiple public and private companies and spent over a decade in the nonprofit sector. Neil is actively involved with several charities and resides in Washington, DC with his husband Damon, their son Nathaniel, and their dog Marley.

Lisa Gable is the WSJ and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of the book, Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things are Going South, and she is recognized worldwide as a turnaround mastermind. As CEO of several organizations and a former Presidential appointee, US Ambassador, UN Delegate, and advisor to Fortune 500 companies, Lisa has orchestrated successful turnarounds for well-known private and public organizations across various industries and sectors. Most recently, she served as the CEO of FARE, the world’s largest funder of food allergy research, where she secured $100M in commitments over three years. Before leading FARE, she was a senior advisor at PepsiCo and President of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, a CEO-driven national initiative aimed at combating obesity. In 2004, she was appointed by President George W. Bush as US Ambassador and Commissioner General to the 2005 Aichi World EXPO, becoming the first woman in the World’s Fair’s 170-year history to direct the U.S. Pavilion, a fully non-federally funded $33.7 million operation. In her past roles, she served as the founding chair of the board of directors for the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, was a national trustee of the Boys and Girls Club of America, and sat on the board of directors of Girl Scouts of the USA. Additionally, she was on the board of trustees for Thunderbird School of Management, a member of the National Academy of Medicine IOM Roundtable on Obesity Solutions, and a board member of the Independent Women’s Forum. Lisa is also a mentor in organizations such as Rare.

Kimberly A. Bassett was appointed as the Secretary of the District of Columbia by Mayor Muriel Bowser in 2018. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Bassett served as the Director of the Mayor's Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI). In this capacity, she was the chief advocate for the Bowser Administration, representing the needs and interests of women in Washington, DC. As the Director, Ms. Bassett worked closely with local and national nonprofit organizations and public agencies to engage District residents and increase program participation. Under her leadership, MOWPI coordinated various workshops and large-scale events focusing on critical issues such as equal pay, healthcare access, public safety, and domestic violence. Notably, she oversaw the launch of the Work Smart Salary Negotiation Program in collaboration with the American Association of University Women (AAUW), aimed at addressing the gender pay gap by providing free salary negotiation classes to women in DC. Previously, Ms. Bassett was the Executive Director of The Wireless Foundation, which is the philanthropic affiliate of CTIA-The Wireless Association. She also held the position of Director of Programs and Partnerships for The Stephen Case Foundation (AOL) and served as a presidential appointee during the Clinton Administration under U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley. In her free time, Kimberly is actively involved on the boards of the Step Afrika! Dance Company, the North Carolina Central University College of Arts and Sciences, and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Corporate Advisory Council. Additionally, she is a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and The Links Inc. Ms. Bassett earned her Bachelor of Arts from North Carolina Central University and her Master of Arts from North Carolina A&T State University.

Rep. Jack Kingston is a principal at Squire Patton Boggs, where he draws on his extensive leadership experience from serving on the largest domestic appropriations subcommittee and holding a senior position on the defense appropriations subcommittee. This background provides him with a profound understanding of the policy and financial challenges faced by global clients.

Rep. Kingston represented Georgia's 1st Congressional District in Southeast Georgia from 1993 to 2015. He also held the role of vice-chairman of the House Republican Conference, which is the sixth-ranking position among House Republicans, from 2002 to 2006.

During his tenure in Congress, Rep. Kingston was an influential member of the House Appropriations Committee, where he chaired the Agriculture/FDA, Labor/Health and Human Services/Education, and Legislative Branch subcommittees. He was also a long-time member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and dedicated significant time to visiting American troops and installations worldwide.

He prioritized legislation that aimed at limiting the growth of the federal government while enhancing its effectiveness in serving American citizens. A strong advocate for earmark reforms and spending reductions, he made substantial contributions to these efforts.

Before his congressional service, Rep. Kingston was part of the Georgia State Legislature and served as vice-president of Palmer & Cay Insurance Services. Notably, he was the only Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) in Congress.

Throughout his public service career, Rep. Kingston earned over 40 awards from a variety of non-partisan interest groups on numerous issues. He has consistently been recognized as a "Taxpayer’s Hero," and has been lauded as "Senior Friendly" and "A Guardian of Small Business." Additionally, he received the "Watchdog of the Treasury Award" and the US Chamber of Commerce’s "Spirit of Enterprise Award."