Wake County Residents Named to Multiple State Boards, Commissions

Governor Stein announces a slate of appointments to state boards and commissions today that includes several individuals with Wake County ties. The selections name Tamika Walker Kelly to the Education and Workforce Innovation Commission. Sonia Bailey Joyner and Dr. Jonathan Moch, both noted as Wake County residents, join the Advanced Energy Board. Danielle Gray is named to the State Health Coordinating Council. Lillian Davis of Wake County is appointed to the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services. Dr. Robert Key of Morrisville in Wake County is appointed to the State Board of Opticians.

The appointments place local expertise into decision making that will affect education and workforce development strategies, the state energy transition, health planning and resource allocation, mental health and developmental disability services, and professional standards for eye care. The Education and Workforce Innovation Commission advises on aligning training and schooling with emerging labor market needs, a direct concern for Wake County families and employers seeking talent. The Advanced Energy Board helps guide policy and incentives related to energy infrastructure and clean technology, areas where Wake County employers and research institutions are active participants in regional and global markets.

Membership on the State Health Coordinating Council influences how hospital capacity and health care resources are planned statewide, affecting where facilities and services are prioritized. The Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services plays a central role in shaping programs and funding for community behavioral health services that Wake County providers deliver. The State Board of Opticians sets standards for a regulated workforce that includes opticians and vision care businesses operating in Morrisville, Cary, and other Wake County communities.

For residents and local stakeholders interested in biographical information and the full list of appointments, the governor’s office provides details online at governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/12/05/governor-stein-announces-boards-and-commissions-appointments. These appointments will be watched closely by school leaders, health systems, energy companies, and professional organizations across Wake County as policies and planning decisions unfold in the coming months.