Virginia State Board of Health Membership Roster

Any written correspondence intended for Board members should be sent to the Office of the Commissioner at 109 Governor St, Richmond Virginia 23219. VDH staff will ensure it is forwarded appropriately.

Name Affiliation Term Expires
Vacant Consumer
Vacant Public Environmental Health

James Cole Hospital Industry
jbcvboh@gmail.com
30-June-2028
Douglas Daniels, DVM Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
Virginiaequinepllc@gmail.com
30-June-2027
Michael Desjadon
Chair
Corporate Purchaser of Health Care
mike@mdvirginia.com
30-June-2026
Kevin Dillard, MBA EMS 30-June-2029
Vacant Consumer
Vacant Nursing Home Industry
Vacant Virginia Nurses Association

Lee Jones, DMD

Virginia Dental Association
lrjones@carilionclinic.org
30-June-2026
Vacant Local Government
Melissa Nelson, MD
Vice Chair
Medical Society of Virginia
melissanelsonmd@icloud.com
30-June-2027
Ann B. R. Vaughters, MD Managed Care Health Insurance Plans
abrvmdmba@gmail.com
30-June-2026
Walter Vest, MD Medical Society of Virginia
wevest100@gmail.com
30-June-2028
Cynthia (Cindy) Warriner Virginia Pharmacists Association
vastratdir@aol.com
30-June-2028
Last Updated: February 19, 2026