Bet Neale
Bet Neale, a Virginia native and graduate of the University of Richmond, began her career in the state legislative arena as a research associate at the Division of Legislative Services, specializing in the areas of health, education, and welfare. Inspired by her father, who was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Bet continued her work in state politics as an advocate for public education for over 30 years.
During her tenure, she served as legislative liaison and lobbyist to the Virginia General Assembly for the Virginia Association of School Superintendents; Director of the Henrico Public Schools Education Foundation; and Director of Government Relations and Lead Lobbyist for the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals from 2000 to 2021. Throughout her career as an education lobbyist, Bet served as a member of the Virginia Education Legislative Liaisons and a member of the Virginia Education Coalition.
Bet and her husband Dr. Mark Neale raised their family in West Point, Virginia, during which time she taught the Great Books Program at West Point High School and served as a member of the Town Planning Council, the Pamunkey Regional Library Board, and the West Point PTA.
Bet volunteers with the local food bank in Hot Springs and is a supporter of the Bath County Historical Society, the Bath County Arts Association, and Garth Newel.
