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President
Karen Carson
Alpha
Peninsula CC
1st VP
Dr. Jennifer McSweeney
Gamma Nu
Peninsula CC
2nd VP
Dr. LeAnn Davis
Beta Pi
Ellinor G. Preston CC
Recording Secretary
Dr. Kimberly Beckerdite
Omicron
Peninsula CC
Immediate Past President
Katina Keener
Gamma Nu
Peninsula CC
Parliamentarian
Linda Hall
Alpha Rho
Tidewater CC
Editor of The Bridge
Heather Askea
Alpha Psi
Lonesome Pine CC
Executive Secretary
Deandra Jones
Alpha Psi
Lonesome Pine CC
Treasurer
Ann Lewis
Beta Eta
Ellinor G. Preston CC
Webmaster
Becky Riebeling
Alpha
Peninsula CC

The Communications and Marketing Committee (appointed) shall be responsible for the development of resources to promote state organizational publicity, public relations, the use of Society publications and the media. The committee shall stress that chapter, state and international newsletters or any publications print only materials (written content, images, cartoon, and artwork) for which they have the permission of the author/artist. The official publication of the Virginia State Organization is The Bridge. The editor and webmaster shall serve as ex officio members of this committee, without vote.

Chair: Dr. Patricia McMahon
Gamma Nu
Peninsula CC
Rosa Bott
Alpha Psi
Lonesome Pine CC
Madeline McMahon
Gamma Nu
Peninsula CC
Dr. Elizabeth Tarner
Beta Delta
Quander Northern Virginia CC
Dr. Amy Brown
Alpha
Peninsula CC

The Coordinating Council Committee (elected by councils) shall serve as a resource for the planning and implementing of activities and projects of the coordinating councils and for other activities designated by the state executive board. The committee shall assist the membership and expansion committee when chapter and/or council issues arise. The committee shall consist of a chair appointed by the president. Committee members shall consist of those who serve as chair of an area coordinating council.

State Chair: Anne Baker
(2024-2026)
Alpha Psi
Lonesome Pine CC
Donna Almborg
Chair, Ellinor G. Preston CC
Melody O'Quinn
Chair, Hillandale CC
Angela Turley
Chair, Lonesome Pine CC
Barbara Letteri-Walker
Chair, Peninsula CC
Dr. Jessica Jones
Chair, Piedmont CC
Laura Nichols
Chair, Quander Northern
Virginia CC
Sue Pratt
Chair, Roanoke Kentron CC
Cynthia Brewer,
Chair, Southwest CC
Lynn Briggs
Co-Chair, Tidewater CC
Karen Winslow
Co-Chair, Tidewater CC

The Finance Committee (appointed) shall supervise the financial affairs of the organization, including recommendations for the expenditure and investment of funds, preparation of an annual budget for adoption by the state executive board, an annual financial review of the budget, and a review of the records by a certified public accountant annually. The committee shall consist of up to five (5) members appointed by the president, one to be designated as chair. The state president shall serve as ex officio member, with vote. The state executive secretary and state treasurer shall serve as ex officio members, without vote.

Chair: Dr. Mary Mehaffey
Gamma Epsilon
Tidewater CC
Susan Schuckman
Kappa
Roanoke Kentron CC
Glenna Hensdill
Alpha Psi
Lonesome Pine CC
Dr. Jessica Brown
Gamma Nu
Peninsula CC
Elizabeth Heischober
Gamma Pi
Tidewater CC

The Leadership Development Committee (appointed) shall be responsible for the promotion of leadership development of state and chapter leaders at the state level. The committee and appropriate staff and officers shall plan a leadership seminar in even-numbered years. The committee shall consist of up to five (5) members.

Co-Chair:
Dr. Kimberly Beckerdite
Omicron
Peninsula CC
Co-Chair:
Melissa Patterson
Omicron
Peninsula CC
Dr. Pricilla Brame
Alpha Psi
Lonesome Pine CC
Keisha Motley
Omicron
Peninsula CC
Karen Fitzgerald
Alpha
Peninsula CC

The Membership and Expansion Committee (appointed) shall study and make recommendations related to membership and expansion of chapters and councils. The committee shall provide assistance to chapters and coordinating councils referred by the state president. The committee shall evaluate the recommendations of persons proposed for state honorary membership and submit the names of  qualified candidates for vote by the state executive board. The committee shall maintain necrology records and plan a memorial service for each state convention. The state treasurer and chair of the coordinating council committee shall serve as ex-officio members without vote.

Chair: Dr. LeAnn Davis
Beta Pi
Ellinor G. Preston CC
Denise Ferrell
Phi
Piedmont CC
Caroline Samuel
Alpha
Peninsula CC
Terry Williams
Alpha Alpha
Ellinor G. Preston CC
Karen Winslow
Omega
Tidewater CC

The Nominating Committee (elected) shall consist of a chair and four (4) members, elected at the state convention in odd-numbered years. Committee composition shall reflect all geographic areas of the state.

Chair: Laurie Niestrath
Gamma Chi
Ellinor G. Preston CC
Beth Marshall
Beta Psi
Hillandale CC
Dr. Mary Howlette
Alpha Nu
Quander Northern Virginia CC
Dr. Suzanne Sumner
Beta Eta
Ellinor G. Preston CC
Kathy Musick
Alpha Zeta
Southwest Coordinating CC

The Personnel Committee (appointed) shall screen applicants and recommend candidates to the state executive board when a personnel position is to be filled. The committee shall determine the requirements and qualifications for state staff positions, i.e., the executive secretary, editor, treasurer, webmaster, and any other compensated staff positions. The committee shall recommend reappointment/renewal of staff contracts based on biennial evaluations.

Chair: Cathy Daugherty
Alpha Alpha
Ellinor G. Preston CC
Dr. Joy Hurt
Delta Alpha
Ellinor G. Preston CC
Jean Beckerdite
Omicron
Peninsula Coordinating CC
Susan Doughty
Kappa
Roanoke Kentron CC
Sue Robertson
Gamma Gamma
Ellinor G. Preston CC

The Rules Committee (appointed) shall receive all proposals for amending the VSO State Bylaws and Standing Rules and present proposals to the executive committee for study and recommendations to the state executive board. The committee shall consist of up to five (5) members. The parliamentarian and the editor shall serve as ex officio members, without vote. The state president and/or the state executive secretary shall submit the state bylaws and standing rules to the International Constitution  Committee for review each biennium. The committee shall review chapter rules and coordinating council rules submitted biennially. The committee shall interpret the Virginia State Organization Bylaws and Standing Rules as requested by members, committees, state boards, and/or officers. The committee shall update for publication the VSO State Bylaws and Standing Rules as revised and/or amended at the state convention.

Chair: Debbie Jessee
Alpha Chi
Lonesome Pine CC
Laura Nichols
Alpha Mu
Quander Northern Virginia CC
Lynn Briggs
Gamma Epsilon
Tidewater CC
Marilyn Peacock
Gamma
Tidewater CC

The Strategic Planning Committee (appointed) shall be responsible for planning and monitoring the implementation of the strategic plan for the Virginia State Organization, including its approved actions, goals, mission and vision. The committee shall recommend a state strategic plan to the executive committee for adoption by February of the even-numbered year. The committee will forward the approved plan to the executive board and post the plan on the state website.

The committee shall recommend to the state executive board any updates to the state’s strategic plan. Officers and committees responsible for actions on the approved plan shall report progress to the strategic planning committee.

The committee shall consist of the immediate past president, who will serve as chair, and up to four (4) additional members appointed by the state organization president. The state president shall serve as ex officio, with vote, and the state executive secretary shall serve as ex officio, without vote.

Chair: Katina Keener
(2025-2027)
Gamma Nu
Peninsula CC
Peggy Lankenau
(2023-2027)
Gamma Sigma
Ellinor Preston CC
Cindy Kincer
(2025-2029)
Chi
Southwest CC
Deandra Jones
(2023-2027)
Alpha Psi
Lonesome Pine CC
Anneke Winslow
(2025-2029)
Omega
Tidewater CC

The Educational Excellence Committee (appointed) shall promote international and state programs and projects for excellence in education, including World Fellowship. The committee shall act as a liaison between its international and chapter counterparts in disseminating materials and suggestions. The committee shall consist of a chair and up to four (4) members representing different areas of the state. In addition, the following people shall serve on this committee: a) the state music representative; b) the U.N. Liaison. This Committee adopts certain International goals annually.

Chair:
Dr. Jennifer McSweeney
Gamma Nu
Peninsula Coordinating CC

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Becca Clippard
Fine Arts Representative
Alpha Psi
Lonesome Pine CC

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Jessica Reynolds
World Fellowship
Omicron
Peninsula CC

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Erin Merrill
Alpha Mu
Quander Northern Virginia
CC

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Teresa Johnston
U.N. Liaison
Omega
Tidewater CC

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The Legislative Committee (appointed) shall inform members about legislative issues and encourage them to work toward improving education and the status of educators. When possible this Committee hosts an Advocacy Day annually to invite members to visit the General Assembly to speak with their respective representatives.

Chair: Diane Schrier
Beta Delta
Quander Northern Virginia
CC
Marcia Elliott
Gamma Gamma
Ellinor G. Preston CC
Beth Marshall
Beta Psi
Hillandale CC
Ann Witthoefft
Gamma Psi
Ellinor G. Preston CC
Mary Landis
Gamma Psi
Ellinor G. Preston CC

The Scholarship Committee (appointed) shall take action on recommendations from the international scholarship committee, promote interest and support for scholarships, and recommend state scholarships for graduate study. The committee shall award professional enrichment stipends to Virginia State Organization members for educational endeavors. The committee shall consist of a chair and up to four (4) members. The state treasurer serves as ex officio member of the committee, without vote.

Chair: Gequetta Bright
Alpha Psi
Lonesome Pine CC
Amy Hedrick
Alpha Rho
Tidewater CC
Dee Hensley
Gamma
Tidewater CC
Kristie McCray
Alpha
Peninsula CC
Brenda Wade
Delta Alpha
Ellinor Preston CC

The Virginia Scholars Award Committee (appointed) shall coordinate the annual recognition of outstanding women graduates majoring in education at a four-year Virginia college or university.
The committee shall consist of a chair, the state coordinating committee chair, and a representative from each coordinating council.

Co-Chair
Dr. Suzanne Sumner
Beta Eta
Ellinor G. Preston CC

Co-Chair
Dr. Lesley Harris
Gamma Gamma
Ellinor G. Preston CC
Chair
Karola Scarce
(2025-2029)
Alpha Mu
Quander Northern Virginia CC
Carol Blauvelt
(2023 - 2027)
Alpha Mu
Quander Northern Virginia
CC
Martha Clark
(2025-2029)
Alpha Tau
Ellinor Preston CC
Valencia Gross
(2025-2029)
Omicron
Peninsula CC
Ann Perdue
(2023-2027)
Kappa
Roanoke Kentron CC
Representative
Becca Clippard
Alpha Psi
Lonesome Pine CC
Representative
Anne Perdue
Kappa
Roanoke Kentron CC
Representative
Teresa Johnston
Omega
Tidewater CC
Representative
Caroline Samuels
Alpha
Peninsula CC
Representative
Jessica Reynolds
Omicron
Peninsula CC