New Members Appointed to VA Committee on Women Veterans

WASHINGTON - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Five new members have been appointed to the Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, an expert panel that advises VA on issues and programs affecting women Veterans.

"VA relies on the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans to provide insight on key issues that impact the women Veteran population. The Committee's recommendations provide guidance that direct VA's efforts to identify and address the diverse needs of women Veterans," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "VA welcomes the newest members."

Established in 1983, the committee makes recommendations to the Secretary for administrative and legislative changes. The new committee members, who are appointed to two-year terms, are: Gina Chandler, Bryant, Ark.; Larri Gerson, Dunedin, Fla.; Mary Morin, Raymond, N.H.; Charlotte S. Smith, Farmington, N.M.; and Mary Westmoreland, Bronxville, N.Y..