Speakers for our 2022 conference are being added daily.
2022 Speakers
Burton PizzinoPEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST, BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE
Jennifer CranePEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST, WV SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Melinda PricePEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST, NEW RIVER COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Brandon ProudfootPEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST, WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Brandon WhitehousePEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST, CONCORD UNIVERSITY
Eric JacksonVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OF STAFF WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
David Blaine, M.D.,WEST VIRGINIA REGIONAL CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Jason WilburnCO-OWNER, PAUL WISSMACH GLASS COMPANY
Dr. James BeckerVICE DEAN FOR GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND HEALTH CARE POLICY, MARSHALL HEALTH
Elizabeth Vitullo, PHDASSISTANT DEAN FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, JOHN CHAMBER’S COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF ECONOMIC INNOVATION , WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Speaker Roger HanshawWV HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Minority Leader Doug SkaffWV HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Richie HeathATTORNEY, BOWLES RICE LLP
Lane DilgSENIOR ADVISOR, OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY- Taylor BrownSTUDENT, CONCORD UNIVERSITY
Nicole ChristianPRESIDENT & CEO, CHARLESTON AREA ALLIANCE
Sam TaylorASSISTANT DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND TECHNOLOGIES, WVU ENERGY INSTITUTE
Nick GuertinASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, REVITALIZE APPALACHIA, COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Cathy BurnsEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HUNTINGTON MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Alex WeldEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GENERATION WEST VIRGINIA
Heather VanaterECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER APPALACHIAN POWER
Brian AndersonDIRECTOR, INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP ON COAL AND POWER PLANT COMMUNITIES
Jennifer GarrisonSENIOR POLICY ADVISOR TO THE FEDERAL CO-CHAIR, ARC
Jen GiovannittiPRESIDENT, CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION
Doug LynottDIRECTOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATION AND DISASTER RECOVERY, U.S. EDA
Ryan ThornWV STATE DIRECTOR, USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Emily Wilson-HaugerDIRECTOR, PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS, WOODLANDS DEVELOPMENT & LENDING
Taylor BennettEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WV LAND STEWARDSHIP CORP
Shane FarthingDIRECTOR, ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF MARTINSBURG
Sandy HuntMAYOR, CITY OF NEW MARTINSVILLE
Monica MillerOWNER, M. MILLER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LLC.
Jay FordATTORNEY, SPILMAN THOMAS & BATTLE, PLLC,
Traci PhillipsOWNER, FUN FITNESS KIDS CLUB LLC.
Michele O’ConnerSENIOR INVESTMENT MANAGER, WEST VIRGINIA JOBS INVESTMENT TRUST
Peter ButlerDIRECTOR OF THE SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PROFESSOR AND EXTENSION SPECIALIST IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Alecia N. Allen, MA LPCCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS COORDINATOR, WV COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HUB
Jill Nolan, PhDCHAIR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF HEALTH EDUCATION; DIRECTOR, MASTER OF ARTS IN HEALTH PROMOTION
Rich Sutphin, MPHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WV RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Jack JarvisCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, FAIRNESS WEST VIRGINIA
Kathy Herrington, M.S., M.A.,LSW,PROGRAM DIRECTOR, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, HUMAN SERVICES & EARLY CHILDHOOD CHAIR, WEST VIRGINIA NORTHERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dr. Lindsay Acree, Pharm. D.,AE-CASSISTANT PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Carrie M. StatonDIRECTOR, NORTHERN WV BROWNFIELDS ASSISTANCE CENTER, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Austin SandersPROGRAM MANAGER, COMPASS HUNTINGTON
Brent TomblinEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOONE MEMORIAL’S BRIGHTER FUTURE
Kaycie StushekCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SPECIALIST, WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HUB
Bryan PhillipsPOLICY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR WV COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HUB
Catherine WiltUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, AND APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION’S ALI FACULTY MEMBER
Susan BissettPRESIDENT, WEST VIRGINIA DRUG INTERVENTION INSTITUTE
Tina Ramirez, B.A.,DIRECTOR, GREAT RIVERS REGIONAL SYSTEM FOR ADDICTION CARE, MARSHALL HEALTH DIVISION OF ADDICTION SCIENCES
Sharon Lansdale, RPh, MSPRESIDENT/CEO, THE CENTER FOR RURAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Joe Deegan, MSW, LICSW, AADC-SBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LIAISON, THOMAS HEALTH
Amy KnicelySTATE EDUCATION AGENCY COORDINATOR, PROJECT AWARE WV, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION, CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR RECOVERY
Nikki TennisDIRECTOR, OFFICE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, WEST VIRGINIA BUREAU FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Tia WelchEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WV HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Hank DialCITY MANAGER, CITY OF HUNTINGTON
Meshea L. Poore, Esq.VICE PRESIDENT FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Garry ClarkPRESIDENT & CEO, ECONOMIC ALLIANCE SNOHOMISH COUNTY, TEDX SPEAKER AND AUTHOR OF UNLIKELY VIKING-FROM THE D.C. PROJECTS TO RURAL NEBRASKA
Dr. Shanequa SmithFOUNDER, RESTORATIVE ACTIONS
Lindsay Acree, Pharm.D., AE-CASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PHARMACY PRACTICE DEPARTMENT AND PHARMACIST-IN-CHARGE, PHARMUC PATIENT CARE CLINIC
Aaron BlankenshipPEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST, WEST VIRGINIA COLLEGIATE RECOVERY NETWORK
Jan RaderDIRECTOR, MAYOR’S COUNCIL OF PUBLIC HEALTH & DRUG CONTROL POLICY
Jean Bennett, PhD, MSM, MSN, BSNREGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, REGION 3
Alys SmithCO-FOUNDER, WING 2 WING FOUNDATION, FIRST LADY OF MARSHALL UNIVERSITY, AND ATTORNEY
Sara Payne ScarbroAVP OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Dr. Casey SacksPRESIDENT, BRIDGEVALLEY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Dr. Josh BakerPRESIDENT, MOUNTWEST COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Dr. Martin S. RothPRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
Ericke Cage, J.D., LL.M.PRESIDENT, WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Derek ScarbroDEPUTY DIRECTOR, RCBI
Jill UpsonEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HERBERT HOOVER OFFICE OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
Dr. John MaherVICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION
Kelly WorkmanDIRECTOR, WV BROADBAND OFFICE
Gayle ManchinCO-CHAIR, APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION
Deb HarrisLEAD TRANSITION AGENT, JOBS & HOPE WV
Brooks CrislipDIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, WEST VIRGINIA AMERICAN WATER
Amy SaundersMANAGING DIRECTOR, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR RECOVERY
Beverly SharpDIRECTOR OF REENTRY INITIATIVES, WEST VIRGINIA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Dr. Bill BissettDIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SENATOR CAPITO’S OFFICE
Brad D. SmithPRESIDENT, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Brandon DennisonFOUNDER & CEO, COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT
Brittany BrucePROJECT MANAGER, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION
Charlotte WeberVICE PRESIDENT FOR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Dr. Drema HillVP FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, WEST VIRGINIA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Elizabeth ManuelSENIOR DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY COMMISSION
Dr. James NemitzPRESIDENT, WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin
Dr. Kelli JohnsonASSOCIATE DEAN, UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Dr. Kendra BoggessPRESIDENT, CONCORD UNIVERSITY
Lata MenonCEO, FIRST CHOICE SERVICES, INC.
Dr. Michelle TaylorDEPARTMENT CHAIR & ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS, BLUEFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY
Susie MullensCOORDINATOR, WEST VIRGINIA COLLEGIATE RECOVERY NETWORK
Scott AdkinsCOMMISSIONER, WORKFORCE WV
Stephanie TyreeEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HUB
Past Speakers Archive
Crystal Thompson LivelyCOORDINATOR, WV SCHOOLS OF DIVERSION & TRANSITION WITH THE WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Kelli CrabtreeSENIOR DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT, COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT
Wendy Patriquin
(Moderator)DEAN FOR TRANSFER AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, NEW RIVER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Brandon MillsINSTRUCTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, NEW RIVER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Patricia HooverASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COMPUTER SCIENCE/IT, NEW RIVER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Charles CoatesINSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST, AUTOMOTIVE, NEW RIVER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Christie AlexanderINSTRUCTOR, MATHEMATICS, NEW RIVER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Sylvia StinsonAFB CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER, OR STEPHANIE ENYART, CHIEF OF AFB PUBLIC POLICY AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Reverend Matthew WattsSENIOR PASTOR OF GRACE BIBLE CHURCH, DIRECTOR OF HOPE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, MEMBER OF THE WV WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Scott PittDIRECTOR OF BSC SAFE ZONE INITIATIVES’ AND LGBT ADVOCATE (EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH COUNSELOR/BSC’S ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER)
Charlotte CroweTRANSITION AGENT, JOBS & HOPE WV
Chris MorrisSENIOR VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Terri GilesDIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, APPALACHIAN HEADWATERS
David WertzCEO AND CO-OWNER OF INFINITY MARKETING SOLUTIONS
Caitlin Ashley-LizarragaMANAGER, INTERNATIONAL TRADE FOR THE WV DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Leslie DrakeWV DIRECTOR FOR THE U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Sarah RileyCO-FOUNDER, HIGH ROCKS
Joshua BallASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, SOAR
Angela Vance
(Moderator)ASSOCIATE STATE DIRECTOR FOR ADVOCACY, AARP WEST VIRGINIA
Alex WeldEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GENERATION WEST VIRGINIA
Briggs White, Ph.D.DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP ON COAL AND POWER PLANT COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION, US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Janelle ColemanV.P. OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, AEP
Sharon LansdalePRESIDENT/CEO, CENTER FOR RURAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Dr. Mary RoaryDIRECTOR, SAMHSA, OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND EQUITY
Coralette HannonSENIOR LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE, AARP
Delgate Daniel LinvilleDELEGATES, 16TH DISTRICT (R-CABELL)- Brian Sampson
(Moderator)INTERIM DEAN OF WORKFORCE, TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, NEW RIVER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE 
Patrick MorriseyWV ATTORNEY GENERAL
Gaylene Miller
(Moderator)STATE DIRECTOR, AARP WEST VIRGINIA
Jenna HinkleEDUCATION SPECIALIST, WVSOM
Christina MullinsCOMMISSIONER, WV DHHR, BUREAU FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Dr. Bob FosterASSOCIATE DEAN FOR OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION, OSTEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES DEPARTMENT, WVSOM
Melanie SeilerEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ACTIVE SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA
Katie JohnsonFAYETTE PREVENTION COALITION
Julian LevineDIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH, WVSOM CENTER FOR RURAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GREENBRIER COUNTY HEALTH ALLIANCE.
Dr. Anthony WoartFOUNDER AND DIRECTOR, MINORITY HEALTH INSTITUTE
Trevor DaragoCOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, WEST VIRGINIA COLLEGIATE RECOVERY NETWORK
Mitch CarmichealWV DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECRETARY
Karla ReadshawEDUCATION PARTNER MANAGER, INTUIT
Nico ValenciaCAREER READINESS LEADER, INTUIT
Dr. Pamela AldermanPRESIDENT, SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Chris YuraMANAGER STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Chris FussellMANAGING PARTNER, MCCHRYSTAL GROUP AND NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR
Dr. Kari Beth LawASSISTANT PROFESSOR/PSYCHIATRY SECTION CHIEF, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST AND DIRECTOR TELEPSYCHIATRY AND FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST, WVU
Sammi BrownMEMBER, WV HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Ashley ShawDIRECTOR, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECOVERY EMPLOYMENT (CORE), MARSHALL HEALTH
Amanda RameyASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, CITY OF HURRICANE
Kim DonahueBRANCH MANAGER, CHARLESTON OFFICE, U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Mayor Amy Shuler GoodwinMAYOR, CITY OF CHARLESTON
Aaron PreeceACCESSWORLD TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SPECIALIST, AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
Allison McGeeCORPORATE AFFAIRS MANAGER, KROGER CO.
Andrew DawsonMARKET PRESIDENT, UNITED BANK
Anne Bowling TuckwillerEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GREENBRIER VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Ben EngASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MARKETING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY, LEWIS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Mayor Beverly WhiteMAYOR, CITY OF LEWISBURG
Dr. Bonny CopenhaverPRESIDENT, NEW RIVER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Brad HallVICE PRESIDENT EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY
Carol Howerton
(Moderator)SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, RCBI
Carolyn CaniniDIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY COMMISSION
Carolyn LongPRESIDENT, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Charlie Dennie
(Moderator)DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF BROADBAND, WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Chelsea RubyCOMMISSIONER, WV OFFICE OF TOURISM
Chris YeagerOWNER, APPALACHIAN CANNABIS
Dr. Clay MarshWEST VIRGINIA’S CORONAVIRUS CZAR AND VICE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DEAN FOR HEALTH SCIENCES, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Clayton BurchSTATE SUPERINTENDENT, WV DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Dr. Crystal Cook MarshallCO-FOUNDER, EDGE
Dave LavenderAPPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR, WEST VIRGINIA DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Debra DavisFOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ONE VOICE, INC.
Diana BarnetteBUSINESS LEADER, APPALACHIAN OUTPOST, FOUNTAIN PLACE CINEMA 8, GATTI’S PIZZA OF LOGAN
Donna PedutoEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WV PUBLIC EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE
Ed GaunchSECRETARY, WV DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Elaine RyanSTATE ADVOCACY & STRATEGY INTEGRATION (SASI)
Emily BirckheadWV ALLIANCE OF RECOVERY RESIDENCES
Greg PuckettEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, INC.
Jamecia JamesDIRECTOR, BLACK LIVES MATTER HUNTINGTON
Janell RayCEO, PALLOTTINE FOUNDATION OF HUNTINGTON AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PALLOTTINE FOUNDATION OF BUCKHANNON
Jeff LuskEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HATFIELD-MCCOY TRAILS
Dr. Jeremy HusteadASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR, INPATIENT DUAL DIAGNOSIS UNIT, WVU MEDICINE’S DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE & PSYCHIATRY
Jeremy TurnerFOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, EPIC MISSION
Dr. Jerry GilbertPRESIDENT, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY AND CHAIR, THE ALLIANCE FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHERN WV
Joey WisemanDIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MIDDLE AND SECONDARY LEARNING, DIVISION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING, WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Dr. John KellyELIZABETH R. SPALLIN PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY IN ADDICTION MEDICINE, HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
Karen WilliamsRETIRED, EDUCATOR/ACTIVIST
Kathy Cosco
(Presenting Awards)COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, RCBI
Kayonjra GuerrantSTUDENT, WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Kelli CrabtreeDIRECTOR OF PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT, COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT
Kris WarnerSTATE DIRECTOR, USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN WEST VIRGINIA
Lisa StraderEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VISIT SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA
Lorie VincentFOUNDER & PRESIDENT, ACCELERATION BY DESIGN LLC
Lynne FruthPRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN, FRUTH PHARMACY
Mac WarnerWEST VIRGINIA SECRETARY OF STATE
Tricia BallASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ICENTER AND INTERIM ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, BRAD D. SMITH BUSINESS INCUBATOR
Marilyn WrennCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT
Terri Baker
(Moderator)GRANTS PROJECT MANAGER, CENTER FOR RURAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH, WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito
Mike GraneyEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WV DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Natalie RoperEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GENERATION WEST VIRGINIA
Nicole CoeburnOWNER, THE BLUE SPOON CAFÉ
Dr. Nicole PridePRESIDENT, WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Paul Daugherty
(Moderator)PRESIDENT & CEO, PHILANTHROPY WEST VIRGINIA
Priscila SantosRESEARCH SCHOLAR, WV FORWARD
Rebecca RothDIRECTOR, OFFICE OF POLICY, PLANNING, & RESEARCH, WEST VIRGINIA BUREAU FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- Rev. Matthew WattsSENIOR PASTOR, GRACE BIBLE CHURCH & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HOPE CDC
Rob HintonFORMER CHAIRMAN, WEST VIRGINIA BROADBAND ENHANCEMENT COUNCIL
Mayor Robert RappoldMAYOR, CITY OF BECKLEY
Rocky Goodwin
(Moderator)SENIOR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AND PUBLIC STRATEGY, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Dr. Sarah Armstrong TuckerCHANCELLOR, WV HEPC AND CTCS- Scott PittEDUCATIONAL OUTREACH COUNSELOR AND DIRECTOR OF SAFE ZONE, BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE
Susan ReinhardSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE (PPI)
Ursulette HuntleyEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UNLIMITED FUTURE
William ThompsonJUDGE, TWENTY-FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
