PCHAC – Membership (2025)

Sector Person
Portsmouth Parks, Rec. & Tourism Mark Palamarchuck
PRHA Vacant
Healthy Portsmouth Amy Paulson
Civic League James Overton
Civic League Ray Smith
Portsmouth Department of Social Services Saniyyah Manigault-Westbrook
Portsmouth Behavioral Healthcare Services Michelle Bradstock
Norfolk State University Dr. Cynthia Burwell, Ed.D,
Center of Excellence in Minority Health Disparities Director
American Heart Association Brianna Ricks
American Diabetes Association Deannie Eldridge,
Executive Director
Maryview Medical Center Dr. Donice Libby, MD
Maryview Medical Center Dr. Michelle Pyka, MD
Norfolk State University Melody Armstrong
Faith-Based Organization Rev. Suzanne Stierwalt
Finance and Economics Dominique Pleasant
Legal Johnita Coston, Esq.
City of Portsmouth Gina Harris
Concerned Citizen Lee Dear
Health Department Staff – Non-Voting Members
Portsmouth Health Department Avanti Allen-Benson
Portsmouth Health Department Michelle Winz
Portsmouth Health Department Dwight Richards
Portsmouth Health Department Sandra Johnson
Portsmouth Health Department Stephen Williams
Last Updated: November 21, 2025