The Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program’s Advisory Council is comprised of 18 members appointed by the State Surgeon General, in accordance with Chapter 381.78, Florida Statutes. Appointed members serve a four-year term on the council.
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| Id | Name | Appointment | Term Begins | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Chester | Spinal Cord Injury Survivor or Family Member | 08/17/2023 | 08/16/2027 |
| 2 | Kevin Mullin | Spinal Cord Injury Survivor or Family Member | 11/05/2024 | 11/04/2028 |
| 3 | Patty Lance | Spinal Cord Injury Survivor or Family Member | 03/14/2023 | 03/13/2027 |
| 4 | --VACANT-- | Spinal Cord Injury Survivor or Family Member | ||
| 5 | --VACANT-- | Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor or Family Member | ||
| 6 | --VACANT-- | Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor or Family Member | ||
| 7 | --VACANT-- | Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor or Family Member | ||
| 8 | --VACANT-- | Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor or Family Member | ||
| 9 | --VACANT-- | Special Needs of Children with Traumatic Brain Injury or Spinal Cord Injury | ||
| 10 | --VACANT-- | Special Needs of Children with Traumatic Brain Injury or Spinal Cord Injury | ||
| 11 | --VACANT-- | Veteran or Family Member with Traumatic Brain Injury | ||
| 12 | --VACANT-- | Veteran or Family Member with Traumatic Brain Injury | ||
| 13 | Jill Olinick | Professional | 03/31/2022 | 03/30/2026 |
| 14 | Dr. Adriana Valbuena Valecillos | Professional | 03/14/2023 | 03/13/2027 |
| 15 | Brian Higdon, MD | Professional | 03/31/2022 | 03/30/2026 |
| 16 | Dr. Abilash Haridas | Professional | 08/17/2023 | 08/16/2027 |
| 17 | Carrie Rayburn | Professional | 03/14/2023 | 03/13/2027 |
| 18 | --VACANT-- | Professional |