Brain Injury Advisory Council

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Brain Injury Advisory Council
Department 
Health and Human Services
Governor Appointments 
14
Total Board Positions 
33
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143B-216.66
Ethics 
No
Term Length 
4 years - 2 successive
Purpose 
Review how the term "traumatic brain injury" is defined by State and federal regulations and to determine whether changes should be made to the State definition to include "acquired brain injury" or other appropriate conditions. Promote interagency coordination among State agencies responsible for services and support of individuals that have traumatic brain injury. Study the needs of individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families. Make recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the planning, development, funding, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide service delivery system.

Current Members


Member Name 
Term Start Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Position 
Requirements 
Renee Carol Johnson 10/1/20239/30/2027LimitedMemberFamily member of person with brain injury
Patricia Kay Reyna 10/1/20239/30/2027LimitedMemberFamily member of person with brain injury
Laura Elisabeth Morris 10/1/20239/30/2027LimitedMemberFamily member of person with brain injury
Beth Ellen Overby 10/1/20229/30/2026LimitedMemberFamily member of person with brain injury
Kevin E. Burroughs 10/1/20239/30/2027LimitedMemberBrain injury service provider in the private sector
Tracy J. Hayes 10/1/20249/30/2028LimitedMemberDirector of a local management entity of mental health/dev. disabilities & substance abuse services
Leila Hicks Jarmusz 10/1/20249/30/2028LimitedMemberExecutive Director or designee of NC Advocates for Justice
Elizabeth Anne Wilhelmson 10/1/20249/30/2028LimitedMemberExecutive Director or designee of the Brain Injury Association of NC
April Groff 10/1/20249/30/2028LimitedMemberChair of the Board or designee of the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina
Virginia Knowlton Marcus 10/1/20229/30/2026LimitedMemberExecutive Director or designee of the NC Protection and Advocacy System
Joseph E. Propst Jr. 10/1/20229/30/2026LimitedMemberStroke Survivor, recommended by the American Heart Association
Glenn Edward Johnson 10/1/20229/30/2026LimitedMemberSurvivor of brain injury (eastern NC)
Jordan Franklin Slade 10/1/20229/30/2026LimitedMemberSurvivor of brain injury (central NC)
Geana A. Welter 10/1/20229/30/2026LimitedMemberSurvivor of brain injury (western NC)


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