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VOCAL works to organize and empower individuals to create broad-scale social change by transforming individual lives, local communities, and the mental health service delivery system.
We value and work for the full human rights and self-determination of every individual regardless of their mental state or diagnosis.
VOCAL STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The VOCAL Board is 100% peer-led and elected Directors serve two-year terms.
JERRY HIGGINSON
President | Loudoun, VA
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MARTY GRIZZLE, CPRS
Vice President | Glade Spring, VA
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STEVE CLEMONS
Treasurer | Roanoke, VA
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CHIOMA ADAKU-GRIFFIN
Hampton, VA
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MARKIA ANDERSON
Aylett, VA
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COLIN CONNELLY, CPRS
Henrico, VA
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SUZANNE ELLER, CPRS
Damascus, VA
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JEANNE HIX
Arlington, VA
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JENNIFER SPANGLER
Chesterfield, VA
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Auxiliary Committee Members
FRANK CARRILLO
State Farm, VA
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REBECCA GRASER, CPRS
Gloucester, VA
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CAROL HATTRUP
Arlington, VA
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JEFF LEONARD, CPRS
Roanoke, VA
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LATASHA "BT" RAINES
Petersburg, VA
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SALLY STARR
Manassas, VA
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ALLAN WENTT, CPRS
Glen Allen, VA
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BENTLY WOOD, CPRS
Christiansburg, VA
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BOARD PARTICIPATION
VOCAL members are encouraged to consider applying to serve on the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors (BOD) currently meet bimonthly on the 1st Wednesday. Board meetings are open to the community and we welcome interested folks to join us. Each meeting, and relevant login information, is announced in the weekly E-Digest.