Carolyn E. Hawley, Ph.d.
President

Associate Professor
School of Allied Health Professions,
Department of Rehabilitation Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Mike Ryan
Past President

VACPG Founding Member
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Mitch Demick
Board Member

Integrative Health Coach
Hunter Holmes McGuire, VA Medical Center
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Amy J. Armstrong, Ph.D.


Chair, Associate Professor
Department of Rehabilitation Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Laurie Cathers, Ph.D.

Research Associate
School of Allied Health Professions
Virginia Commonwealth University
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James Hovermale, MS

Therapist
Williamsville Wellness
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Ari Laoch, LPC, CRC, CBIST

Mental Health and Substance use counselor
​Health Brigade
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