North Carolina 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
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 October 1, 2023 September 30, 2027 Limited Member Family member of person with brain injury
Patricia Kay Reyna October 1, 2023 September 30, 2027 Limited Member Family member of person with brain injury
Laura Elisabeth Morris October 1, 2023 September 30, 2027 Limited Member Family member of person with brain injury
Beth Ellen Overby October 1, 2022 September 30, 2026 Limited Member Family member of person with brain injury
Kevin E. Burroughs October 1, 2023 September 30, 2027 Limited Member Brain injury service provider in the private sector
Tracy J. Hayes October 1, 2024 September 30, 2028 Limited Member Director of a local management entity of mental health/dev. disabilities & substance abuse services
Leila Hicks Jarmusz October 1, 2024 September 30, 2028 Limited Member Executive Director or designee of NC Advocates for Justice
Elizabeth Anne Wilhelmson October 1, 2024 September 30, 2028 Limited Member Executive Director or designee of the Brain Injury Association of NC
April Groff October 1, 2024 September 30, 2028 Limited Member Chair of the Board or designee of the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina
Virginia Knowlton Marcus October 1, 2022 September 30, 2026 Limited Member Executive Director or designee of the NC Protection and Advocacy System
Joseph E. Propst Jr. October 1, 2022 September 30, 2026 Limited Member Stroke Survivor, recommended by the American Heart Association
Glenn Edward Johnson October 1, 2022 September 30, 2026 Limited Member Survivor of brain injury (eastern NC)
Jordan Franklin Slade October 1, 2022 September 30, 2026 Limited Member Survivor of brain injury (central NC)
Geana A. Welter October 1, 2022 September 30, 2026 Limited Member Survivor of brain injury (western NC)
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