What is the Virginia Diabetes Council?

Founded in 1999, the Virginia Diabetes Council (VDC) is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to becoming an effective advocate for the issues and concerns of organizations providing diabetes management and prevention programing as well as raising awareness of diabetes and prediabetes. 

With the goal of building a collaborative network of comprehensive diabetes management services and diabetes prevention programming throughout Virginia, we will leverage resources by bringing healthcare organizations, service providers, community organizations, stakeholders and funders together in partnership with our mission.

“Our Misson is to raise awareness, build connections, and support organizations in order to decrease the rate of Diabetes in Virginia.”

Our Vision

To be a strong collaborative network with accessible diabetes resources throughout Virginia.

Areas of Focus

Advocacy

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Diabetes Prevention

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Diabetes Management

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Diabetes in Schools

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Executive Board

Howard Chapman

Chair

Marc Bailey

Past Chair

Joe Ogden

Treasurer

Becky Bowers Lanier

Secretary

At Large Members

Anne Wolfe

Evan Sisson

Alison Walters

Karen Winslow

Lisa Muras

Chairs and Co Chairs

Diabetes Prevention

Lisa Muras

Jaelyn Munson

Tanya Henderson

Diabetes Management

Jordan Miles

Advocacy

Becky Bowers Lanier

Diabetes in Schools

Jackie McManemin

Kathy Gold

Learners Committee

Leadership

Melanie Barthlow

Executive Director

Sara Cunningham

Grants Coordinator