The Parents Council traces its roots back to the fall of 1969, when it began as the Parents' Committee—a dedicated group of just 12 parents who stepped forward as active supporters of Virginia Wesleyan. These early members answered the call to assist the University in a variety of meaningful ways.
- Pamela Abercrombie
- Paul and Angelique Anderson
- Darren and Kim Bagley
- Kevin and Kirstin Camiscioli
- Chris and Leah Cralle
- Stewart and Susan Gantt
- Flash and Mikki Gordon
- Andrew and Staci Hammer
- Gary and Marybeth Haneline
- Bill and Jennifer Haynes
- Hank and Carrie Henderson
- Mark and Kim Houff
- Sarah Kellam '92
- Samuel Levin and Melanie O’Banion
- David and Mijett Long
- Joshua and Erin Mailloux
- Kevin and Amy Mingee
- Cathy Oates
- Derek and Kari Queen
- Franklin and Maureen Raines
- Dan and Danielle Smith
- Bill and Christine Stuart
- Curtis and Tory Swanson
- Joe and Jen Tracey
- Mark and Meredith VanDuyne
- Cyrus and Saranette Williams