vaACCSES Legislative Summit
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Join leaders, providers, and advocates from across Virginia for a focused one-day event on policy, partnership, and progress. Together, we'll examine the federal and state landscape and identify where our community can make the greatest impact. Advocacy leaders with extensive experience driving positive regulatory and legislative change will share insights on the issues that matter most to providers and individuals. Directors and commissioners from our regulatory agencies will provide updates on issues affecting our work. Financial policy experts from the public and private sectors will also discuss the factors shaping budget planning.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
11049 West Broad Street, Glen Allen VA 23060
Agenda
NOTE: Breakfast is included if you are a hotel guest
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome
Deanna Rennon
vaACCSES Board President, Operations Officer-Eastern Division, Wall Residences
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
General Session: Commissioner Panel
Mark Golden, Economic Assistance and Employment Manager, Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
Nedra Moncrief-Craig, Commissioner, DARS
Daryl Washington, LCSW, Commissioner, DBHDS
Tammy Whitlock, Deputy Director, DMAS
Panel members may be added/ changed as we get closer to the event.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
General Session
Becky Bowers Lanier, President, B2L Consulting
Colleen Miller, JD, ED, Disability Law Center
Ashlie Strackbein, Vice President, External Affairs, ServiceSource
Ashley Wright, Principal, Davis Consultants, Inc.
Panel members may be added/ changed as we get closer to the event.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
General Session
Suzanne Gore, JD, Principal, MSW State Health Partners
Karen Kimsey, MSW State Health Partners
Panel members may be added/ changed as we get closer to the event.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
vaACCSES Annual Membership Meeting
Agenda to be provided prior to the meeting.
vaACCSES Legislative Summit
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
11049 West Broad Street, Glen Allen VA 23060
Please make your reservations by Friday, May 22, 2026 to receive your group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rates and availability. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10159659.
At Drury Hotels, we know you have enough to worry about when traveling. In addition to the great rate, our generous amenities will brighten your group’s day and make your journey easier.
- Complimentary Hot Breakfast - Enjoy scrambled eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit, potatoes, pastries, the all-important coffee and more. Hot, fresh, and, best of all, free. Free hot breakfast is served daily from 6-9:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7-10 a.m. on weekends.
- Complimentary Evening Drinks and Snacks* - Join us from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. every evening to enjoy complimentary hot food and cold beverages at our 5:30 Kickback®. The Hotel features a rotating menu of hot food, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi Throughout the Hotel - Get the score, check social networks or email family members in the hotel!
- On-Site Facilities - Take advantage of the business center, fitness center or pool while away from home. Print boarding passes, finish a presentation or check e-mail in the Hotel’s business centers.
