STEM Education Advisory Board, Virginia
Purpose
The Virginia Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Advisory Board (the Board) is established as an advisory board, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Board is to advise the Governor, Cabinet members, and the General Assembly on strategies to align STEM education efforts and report STEM education challenges, goals, and successes across the Commonwealth.
Term
No nonlegislative citizen member shall serve more than two consecutive four-year terms.
Composition
The Board shall have a total membership of 16 members that shall consist of 10 nonlegislative citizen members and six ex officio members. Nonlegislative citizen members to be appointed by the Governor shall represent or have STEM experience with the public and private sector, industry partners, environmental organizations, and both formal and informal STEM educational organizations. Nonlegislative citizen members of the Board shall be citizens of the Commonwealth.
The Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among its membership. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
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

Victoria Chuah
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Mr. Edward W. Monroe
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Rashid E Farrell
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027
Dr Amy Thompson
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027
Dr. Terry L. Whipple
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028
Amy White
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028
Mr Rajbans Joshi
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028
Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029
Shaina Srivastava
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029