Healthcare Workforce Advisory Committee The Healthcare Workforce Advisory Committee (HWAC) is responsible for overseeing GWB programs and initiatives geared towards bolstering healthcare workforce pipelines and pathways. Committee Chair: William (Bill) Schmiedeknecht Committee Vice Chair: Rick Brooks Staff Liaison: Keith Murray Full List of Committee Members Coming Soon! To view meeting dates, please visit the "Meetings" tab. Meeting dates, agendas and minutes are also posted on the Secretary of State's website, www.sos.ri.gov.