Missouri Brain Injury Advisory Council

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Division of Senior and Disability Services
Adult Brain Injury Program
912 Wildwood Dr, PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570

Phone: 573-751-6246
Toll Free: 800-451-0669
Fax: 573-751-6237
Email: info@health.mo.gov
Website: https://health.mo.gov/living/families/shcn/hiacouncil.php
Appointing Authority: Department Director
DHSS Contact: Amy Moffett
Email: Amy.Moffett@health.mo.gov

Details on Board or Commission

  • Authority: RSMo 192.745
  • Department: Health and Senior Services
  • Mission:  The Missouri Brain Injury Advisory Council (MBIAC) mission is to lead in the development of a collaborative statewide system of prevention, public awareness, and provision of services and supports driven by the needs of individuals with brain injury and their families.
  • Function:  The vision of the MBIAC is excellence in TBI prevention, public awareness, and the provision of services and supports across the lifespan of people with brain injuries and their families.
  • SubCommittees: The MBIAC assists the Department of Health and Senior Services by promoting meetings and programs for the discussion of reducing the debilitating effects of brain injuries and disseminate information in cooperation with any other department, agency, or entity on the prevention, evaluation, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons affected by brain injuries.

Details on Meetings

  • Number of meetings: 4 meetings annually, additional meetings may be called
  • Location of meetings: Jefferson City or Virtual
  • Duration of meetings: 1 to 3 hours
  • Preparation time for meetings: 1 to 3 hours
  • Total time commitment: 12 to 24 hours

Details on Members

  • Total members: 15
  • Appointed members: 15
  • Term length: 3 years; at the pleasure of the Director
  • Compensation: No member shall receive compensation for services, but they shall, subject to appropriations, be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties from funds appropriated for this purpose.
  • Member Requirements: Represent people with head injuries, relatives of persons with head injuries, proprietary schools as defined in section 173.600, RSMo, professional groups, health institutions, or private industry and state agencies which administer programs regarding mental health, education, public health, public safety, insurance, and Medicaid.
  • Political Requirements: No
  • Geographic Requirements: Nothing at this time

Members

  • Ms. Annette Griggs
  • Member 1
  • Term begins: Jan 29, 2024
  • Term expires: Feb 2, 2027
  • Dr. Eric S. Hart
  • Member 2
  • Term begins: Jan 10, 2024
  • Term expires: Jan 1, 2027
  • Dr. Jane Anne Emerson
  • Member 3
  • Term begins: Jan 29, 2024
  • Term expires: Feb 2, 2027
  • Ms. Marylin Durk
  • Member 4
  • Term begins: Jan 10, 2024
  • Term expires: Jan 1, 2027
  • Ms. Betty Jean Sisco
  • Member 5
  • Term begins: Jan 10, 2024
  • Term expires: Jan 1, 2027
  • Ms. Patricia Nance
  • Member 6
  • Term begins: Jan 10, 2024
  • Term expires: Jan 1, 2027
  • Ms. Kathryn Hwang
  • Member 7
  • Term begins: Jan 10, 2024
  • Term expires: Jan 1, 2027
  • Mr. Shea Lane
  • Member 8
  • Term begins: Jan 10, 2024
  • Term expires: Jan 1, 2027
  • Vacant Slot
  • Member 9 (Survivor or Relative)
  • Vacant Slot
  • Member 10 (Survivor or Relative)
  • Vacant Slot
  • Member 11
  • Vacant Slot
  • Member 12
  • Vacant Slot
  • Member 13
  • Vacant Slot
  • Member 14
  • Vacant Slot
  • Member 15