Board
Jerri Wilson
Olivia Hilton
LeAnna Surratt
President
Government Affairs Manager
City of Newport News
Vice President
Town Manager
Town of Mt. Jackson
Treasurer
Town Manager
Town of Hillsville
With over 15 years of experience in state government relations and legislative priorities, Wilson leads VWLG with a deep understanding of the policy landscapes that shape our communities.
As the first female town manager in Mt. Jackson’s 200-year history, Hilton is a trailblazer in community engagement, tourism, and strategic municipal development.
A master of municipal finance and the youngest person to be certified as a Master Governmental Treasurer in Virginia, Surratt ensures the fiscal health and stability of our organization.
Amy Southall
Sara McGuffin
Mandy Adkins
Secretary
Community Engagement Director
King George County
Immediate Past President
Director of Cultural Placemaking &
Events, Town of Vinton
Board Member
Town Manager
Town of Amherst
Southall is an expert in local storytelling and community building, leading engagement initiatives that bridge the gap between residents and their government.
A veteran leader in local administration, McGuffin provides vital institutional knowledge and a commitment to creating supportive environments for public servants.
Adkins brings a wealth of experience in tourism and recreation, focusing on the power of cultural events to revitalize localities.
Retta Jackson
Maggie Mace
Kristi Schifflett
Board Member
Director of Planning, Town of Christiansburg
Board Member
Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, Roanoke County
Board Member
Chief Operating Officer
Albemarle County
A cohesive link for her community, Jackson is excited to lead her locality to success through her expertise as a zoning administrator and previous town manager.
A strategic leader in local government, Mace advances community well-being through innovative service delivery, operational leadership, and cross-sector collaboration.
Shifflett is a champion of operational efficiency and project management, utilizing her background in consulting to improve government service delivery.
Bonnie Svrcek
Board Member
Executive Director, Virginia Women's Municipal Leadership Institute
The former city manager of Lynchburg and a past ICMA President, Svrcek is a legendary advocate for gender balance in the county administrator office and the primary architect of the Virginia Women's Municipal Leadership Institute’s (VWMLI) curriculum.
Meet the dedicated public servants steering the Virginia Women Leading Government (VWLG) mission. The VWLG board represents a cross-section of Virginia’s counties, cities, and towns.