RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments. 

“I am grateful these leaders have offered to dedicate their time to serve their fellow Virginians,” said Governor Abigail Spanberger. “I know they will draw on their deep areas of expertise as we continue building a safer, stronger, and more affordable Virginia for every family.”

COMMONWEALTH 

Council on Women

• Mollie Montague of Richmond, Government Relations Director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
• Angela Elazier of Glen Allen, School Social Worker, Henrico County Public Schools
• Dr. Tina Garrett-Ragland of Williamsburg, Chief Administrative Officer, Save the Children US
• Camila Alfonzo Meza of Fairfax, Bilingual Communications, Community Engagement, and Outreach Professional, Self
• Nyree Wright of Alexandria, Principal, NW Consulting, LLC
• Tiffany Turner of Norfolk, Legislative Director, Virginia House of Delegates

DESIGNATED  

Poet Laureate of Virginia 

• Dr. Latorial Faison of Chesterfield, Assistant Professor and Department Chair, Virginia State University 

EDUCATION 

Student Advisory Board 

• Vansh Goel of J.R. Tucker High School, Henrico County Public Schools
• Saige Holden of Bethel High School, Hampton City Schools
• Ta’Layah Davis of Stafford Senior High School, Stafford County Public Schools
• Christiana Ekoue of John Handley High School, Winchester Public Schools
• Aiden Rodriguez of Waynesboro High School, Waynesboro Public Schools
• Vivienne Eaton of Salem High School, Salem City Schools
• Will Duncan of Patrick Henry High School, Washington County Public Schools
• Nathan Motter of Prince Edward County High School, Prince Edward County Public Schools 

STEM Education Advisory Board 

• Taikein Cooper of Richmond, CEO, Richmond Ed Fund 

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia 

• Dr. Ed Ayers of Albemarle, Professor and President Emeritus, University of Richmond 
• Javier R. Cuebas of Springfield, Managing Director, Amelia Consulting Group, LLC  

Virginia Community College System 

• Monica Logothetis of Richmond/Washington, D.C., Co-Chair - Policy & Partnerships Committee, Virginia Consensus for Higher Education in Prison

PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY 

Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Board 

• Lakishi Stevenson of Portsmouth, Assistant Public Defender, Portsmouth Public Defender  

Scientific Advisory Committee 

• *Christopher Bommarito of San Diego, California, President, Forensic Science Consultants
• *Marc LeBeau of O’Fallon, Missouri, Forensic Toxicologist, LeBeau Forensic Toxicology Consulting 

Sexual and Domestic Violence Program Professional Standards Committee 

• Lindsey Gray of Portsmouth, Regional Operations Coordinator, Safe House Project 

*Denotes reappointment