Virginia Prison Education Task Force

Description:

To implement a consistent education program across all state correctional facilities operated by the Department of Corrections

Report Date:

November 1, 2026

Staff Contact:

Freddy Mejia, Freddy.Mejia@governor.virginia.gov

All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
Name
The Honorable Betsy B. Carr
The Honorable Eric Zehr
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
Name
The Honorable Mamie E. Locke
The Honorable Christie New Craig
Citizen Members:
Name Representing Appointed By Term
6 Citizens By Statute  
Ex Officio Members:
Name Title
The Honorable Mark D. Sickles Secretary of Finance
The Honorable Dr. Jeffery O. Smith Secretary of Education
The Honorable Carrie H. Chenery Secretary of Commerce and Trade
Mr. Gene Johnson Director, Dept. of Corrections
The Honorable Sam Nixon Chief Information Officer, VITA
David Doré Chancellor, Virginia Community College System
Mr. William C. Shelton Director, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Barry DuVal President, Virginia Chamber of Commerce
A. Scott Fleming Director, State Council of Higher Education
Jenna Conway Superintendent of Public Instruction
Vacancy  
Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 2 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 2 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 1
Max # Ex Officio: 11
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