Interim Studies & Commission Listings

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority, Board of Directors

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  • Description: Provide, promote, support and sponsor education, public knowledge and scientific research in medicine, public health and related fields; administer programs to assist in the delivery of medical and related services to the citizens of the Commonwealth; Participate in and administer federal, state and local programs affecting, supporting or carrying out any of its purposes.
  • Staff Contact:

    Matt A. Conrad, Director of Government Relations/Interim Assistant to the President for Governance, VCU, (804)828-6035, maconrad@vcu.edu
    Karah Gunther: klgunther@vcu.edu, Miles Gordon: gordonms@vcu.edu, Mark Hickman: hickmanmp@vcu.edu

All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
Name
The Honorable Rodney T. Willett
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules.
Senate Members:
Name Term
The Honorable Lamont Bagby 3 year(s), expires 06/30/2025
Citizen Members:
Name Representing Appointed By Term
Hem L. Bhardwaj, MD Physician/Faculty Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2027
Fay Manolios Citizen-at-Large Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2027
George Emerson Citizen-at-large Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2026
Dr. Laurence J. DiNardo Physician/Faculty Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2026
Dr. N. Romesh Wijesooriya Physician/Faculty Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2025
Dr. Lance J. Hampton Physician/Faculty Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2025
6 Citizens Governor  
5 Citizens Rector, VCU  
Ex Officio Members:
Name Title
Michael Rao President, Virginia Commonwealth University
Sheldon M. Retchin Chief Academic and Administrative Officer; Health Science Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University
Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 1 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 1 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? NO
Max # Citizens: 17
Max # Ex Officio: 2
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