North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences Advisory Commission
Commission Details
| Board Website | Board Website |
|---|---|
| Long Name | North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences Advisory Commission |
| Department | Natural and Cultural Resources |
| Governor Appointments | 20 |
| Total Board Positions | 27 |
| Cite Name | N.C. Gen. Stat. |
| Cite Number | § 143B-135.215 |
| Ethics | |
| Term Length | 4 Years - 3 consecutive |
| Purpose | The commission formulates policies for the advancement of the State Museum of Natural Sciences and assists in promoting and developing wider and more effective use of the museum as an educational, scientific and historical exhibit. |
Current Members
| Member Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Term Type | Position | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa McCoy | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Anne S. York | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Phillip R. Westmoreland | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Rhonda Hubbard Beatty | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Zeel Ashok Patel | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Thomas W. Earnhardt | September 1, 2021 | August 31, 2025 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Catherine Mattesich Taylor | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Creighton P. Blackwell | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Brenda H. Pollard | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Shyla M. Hairston | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| William Seth Palmer | September 1, 2021 | August 31, 2025 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Sterling Fulton | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Vacant | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Margaret Rader | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Thomas R. Easley | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Ada C. Lopez | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Emily S. Burkhart | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Kelli Beale Fletcher | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Shanna Windham | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Carl L. Wilkins, Jr. | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Vacant | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Catherine C. Morris | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Anne Russell Caywood | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Dawne Coker | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| James M. Lewis | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Barden Culbreth | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Hollins P. Clark | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Christina N. Williams | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Bernadette Healy Goodnight | September 1, 2024 | August 31, 2028 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Lauren G. Cole | September 1, 2024 | August 31, 2028 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Claude E. Summers II | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Jose Chavez | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Bob Gale | September 1, 2022 | August 31, 2026 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Janis V. McLaughlin | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Danielle M. Parry-Hill | September 1, 2025 | August 31, 2029 | Limited | Member | At-large |