Virginia Israel Advisory Board
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Description:
Advise the Governor on ways to improve economic and cultural links between the Commonwealth and the State of Israel, with a focus on the areas of commerce and trade, art and education, and general government.
Report Date:
Annually
Staff Contact:
Dov Hoch, Executive Director, Virginia Israel Advisory Board
dovhoch@viab.org
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
| Name |
|---|
| The Honorable Michael J. Jones |
Citizen Members:
| Name | Representing | Appointed By | Term |
|---|
| Charles Lessin | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2027 | |
| Allison Lawrence | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2028 | |
| Jeffrey F. Brooke | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2030 | |
| Jay B. Myerson | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2030 | |
| Dr. Charlette T. Woolridge | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2030 | |
| Gershon Litt | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2027 | |
| Aaron M. Roberts | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2027 | |
| Elizabeth Drucker | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2030 | |
| Shannon Kendrick | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2030 | |
| Mr. William Nusbaum | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2027 | |
| Mel Chaskin | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 | |
| Nathan A. Shor | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 | |
| Mr. Steven Skaist | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 | |
| Ms. Julie Alexa Strauss | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 | |
| Dr. Thomas McCracken | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 | |
| J. Jack Kennedy Jr. | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 | |
| Andrew James Nolte | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 | |
| Denver Supinger | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2028 | |
| David Brand | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 | |
| 5 Citizens | Governor | ||
| 4 Citizens | By Statute |
Ex Officio Members:
| Name | Title |
|---|
| The Honorable Carrie E. Chenery | Secretary of Commerce and Trade |
| The Honorable Jeffery O. Smith | Secretary of Education |
| Max # House: | 0 | Appointment Coincident With House Term? | YES |
| Max # Senate: | 1 | Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? | YES |
| Max # Citizens: | 28 | ||
| Max # Ex Officio: | 2 |