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A project of the Virginia Coalition for Boys and Men September 18, 2026 ยท Virginia General Assembly, Richmond Contact
Convened by Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission Virginia Coalition for Boys and Men
The voices

People doing the work, on one stage.

Meet the practitioners, advocates and lawmakers actually advancing boys and men. The lineup is bipartisan, spans geography, subject matters an populations. The speaker list is growing, and these are the first confirmed voices.

More speakers coming soon.

Richard Reeves

Richard Reeves

President, American Institute for Boys and Men

Author of Of Boys and Men and the leading national voice on the policy case for boys and men. Founder of the American Institute for Boys and Men.

Del. Josh Thomas

Del. Josh Thomas

Virginia House of Delegates, D-21

Chief patron of HB1188, the bill that created the nation’s first state commission for boys and men. Represents Virginia’s 21st House district.

More speakers announced soon.

We are confirming a bipartisan lineup of practitioners, researchers, and leaders. Get notified as names are added.

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