Public Guardian and Conservator Advisory Board

Health and Human Resources

Purpose

The purpose of the Public Guardian and Conservator Advisory Board shall be to report to and advise the Commissioner of the Department for the Aging on the means for effectuating the purposes of this article and shall assist in the coordination and management of the local and regional programs appointed to act as public guardians and conservators pursuant to Chapter 4 (§ 37.1-128.01 et seq.) of Title 37.1.

Term

Five appointees serve four years; the remainders serve three years; no more than two successive terms

Composition

The Board shall consist of no more than fifteen members who shall be appointed by the Governor as follows: one representative of the Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging; one representative of the Virginia State Bar; one active or retired circuit court judge upon recommendation of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; one representative of ARC of Virginia; one representative of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Virginia; one representative of the Virginia League of Social Service Executives; one representative of the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards; the Commissioner of Social Services or his designee; the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services or his designee; and one person who is a member of the Commonwealth Council on Aging and such other individuals who may be qualified to assist in the duties of the Board, who may include a representative of the Commonwealth's designated protection and advocacy system.

Vacant Seats

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Current Board Members

Member:Dr Susan A. Elmore
Seat: Other Qualified Person
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Angela Phelon
Seat: Other Qualified Person
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Lucy Beadnell
Seat: representative of Arc of Virginia
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Mr Reynold W. Jordan
Seat: Virginia League of Social Service Executives
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Cristen C. Zedd
Seat: Virginia Association of Community Services Boards
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Saundra Davis
Seat: Other Qualified Person
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Mackay M. Boyer
Seat: Other Qualified Person
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Hon Maryjane Ja Hall
Seat: Circuit Court Judge
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Katherine Harkey
Seat: Virginia Alliance on Mental Illness
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Ms. Lindsay M. Pickral
Seat: Member of the Virginia State Bar
End Date:6/30/2027
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Member:Mrs. Susan Alexander Jenkins
Seat: Other Qualified Person
End Date:6/30/2028
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Member:Ellen M. Nau
Seat: Member of the Council on Aging
End Date:6/30/2028
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Member:CEO Donna Fay Smith
Seat: Area Agency on Aging
End Date:6/30/2028
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