Museum of Natural History, Board of Trustees of the Virginia
Purpose
The Board of Trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History shall manage, control, maintain, and operate the Museum; appoint the Director of the Museum and prescribe his duties; and prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of the Museum.
Term
Five years; no more than two successive terms
Composition
The Board will consist of fifteen members appointed by the Governor. Two of the members appointed to the Board shall be members of the Virginia Academy of Science. The appointments shall be subject to confirmation by the General Assembly if in session and, if not, then at its next succeeding session.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Emma T. Ito
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Dr. Arthur V. Evans
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Ms. Lisa L. Carter
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Lauren B. Woodson
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Thomas Benzing
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Nathan T. Sanford
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027David Furth
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029Cathleen Hincker
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029Dr. Carole Lynn Nash
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029Melany Clark
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030Will Clements
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030Melinda VanDevelder
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030Katherine McGuire
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030Sarah Bowman
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030