Members

Representing the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities

Paul See - Chairperson - appointed July 1, 2011 - term expires June 30, 2026 - Bio - Email: pmsee@yahoo.com
*John Burdette - appointed September 13, 2013 - term expires June 30, 2026 - Bio - Email: jwburdette90@gmail.com
*Gloria Hollen - appointed April 29, 2015 - term expires June 30, 2026 - Bio - Email: ghbear52@yahoo.com
*Roy Forman - appointed July 8, 2015 - term expires June 30, 2026 - Bio - Email: rb4man@yahoo.com
Julie Shoeman - appointed June 30, 2023 - term expires June 30, 2025 - Bio - Email: julieannwestvirginia@gmail.com

Note: all above members are appointed by the Governor.

*recommended by WVAD

Professionals and Family Members

Vacant - Otolaryngologist - term expired June 30, 2020
Meegan Wolfe - appointed August 22, 2024 - Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing - term expires June 30, 2027 - Email: mwolfe@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
Dr. Nancy Gillispie - appointed January 16, 2020 - Audiologist - term expires June 30, 2025 - Email: ngillispie@gmail.com
Dr. Christine Firkins - appointed May 6, 2024 - Parent of a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Child - term expires June 30, 2025 - Email: christinelynn76@gmail.com

Note: all above members are appointed by the Governor

Representing State Agencies (Ex-Officio Members)

Angela Wilson - Division of Labor - Bio - Email: angela.d.wilson@wv.gov

Designee for Mitchell E. Woodrum, Commissioner

Mary Anne Clendenin - Department of Education - Email: mclenden@k12.wv.us

Designee for Michele Blatt, State Superintendent of Schools

Rae Bates - Department of Health - Email: rae.j.bates@wv.gov

Designee for Sherri A. Young, Cabinet Secretary

Crystal Law - Division of Rehabilitation Services - Email: crystal.g.law@wv.gov

Designee for Pisnu Bua-Iam, Director

Mekell Golden - Bureau for Public Health - Email: mekell.l.golden@wv.gov

Designee for Dr. Matthew Christiansen, Commissioner

Regina Woodcock - WV Birth to Three Programs - Email: regina.k.woodcock@wv.gov

W. Clayton Burch - WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind - Email: wburch@k12.wv.us

Dawn Embrey King - Advisory Council for the Education of Exceptional Children - Email: dembreyking@k12.wv.us