Leadership

About us

Our Board

Our Board of Directors is made up of community leaders who provide guidance and financial oversight to our program initiatives. The Board represents social service agencies, local businesses, neighborhood associations, civic groups, and city government. Board members serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-appointment. They play an important role in setting the direction of the non-profit with support from the Healthy Chesapeake Coalition. The Board also provides support for fundraising efforts and approves fund distribution for community development programs and projects that support a healthy Chesapeake.

Donald S. Buckley, PhD, LFACHE

Assistant Professor, Graduate Program in Public Health, EVMS, Retired President, Chesapeake General Hospital

Robert G. Culpepper

Chief Administrative Officer, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare

Edmund E. Elliott

Fire Chief/Coordinator of Emergency Management, Chesapeake Fire Department

Edwin Gonzalez

Executive Director, Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare

John C. Kownack

Executive Director, Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Cecil Jenkins

President, Cecil Jenkins Insurance Agency, Inc.

Kathryn Jessee

Senior Community Programs Specialist, Department of Human Services | Division of Community Programs, City of Chesapeake

Brian Martin, PhD, MBA

Associate Professor | Director, Graduate Program in Public Health Eastern Virginia Medical School | Old Dominion University |Healthy Chesapeake Board Chairman