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Summer ~ 2015
In This Issue
New Members and Fellows
2013 AADH Meeting
2015 Sponsors
Quick Links
AADH
Membership/Fellowship
AADH CE Provider Program
AADH Leadership
Welcome to the summer edition of
The Times. It may be summer, and
the living may be easy for some, but
many AADH members have been
hard at work. In this edition you can
read about two new members, three
new Fellows, and four colleagues who have won awards
and completed graduate school. Additionally, President
Lynn Southerland reports about our annual meeting, and
our members are pictured at ADHA and UOR.
Find out what some of your colleagues have been doing,
and be inspired by their stories. Be sure to let me know
about your own and other members' accomplishments so
we can honor them in future editions.
Click here to see theirprofiles
Welcome New Members
and New Fellows
Toni S. Adams, RDH, MA, Editor
Message From President Lynn Southerland
Join us in welcoming new
members
Marie Varley Gillis, RDH, MS
and Julie Harvey, RDH,
BSDH, MEd., and new Fellows
Lorraine Frey, RDH, LDH,
BAS, COM, FAADH,
Rhoda Pepito Kublickis,
RDH, MHSc, FAADH, and Kris
Potts, RDH, BS, FAADH!
Click here to view their
profiles!
The talent of AADH
membership is abundant - do
you know a talented, future
focused colleague who would
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The annual meeting of the American Academy of Dental
Hygiene was held on July 14, 2015 at Caesar's Palace in
Las Vegas at the beginning of the PennWell Under One
Roof conference. We had a great turn out.
Premiere and American Eagle were recognized for their
generous sponsorship for the current year, and Craig
Dickson of PennWell was thanked for the company's
continued support over many years. Seven new members
from the previous year were introduced and Fellowship
certificates were awarded to Kris Potts, RDH, BS, FAADH
and Rhoda Kublickis, RDH, MHSc, FAADH. Two other new
Fellows who were unable to attend were recognized, Jena
Payne, RDH, BS, CDA, CRFDA, EDDA, MADAA, FAADH, and
Lorraine Frey, RDH, LDH, BAS, COM, FAADH. President
Lynn Southerland presented officers with team key chains
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be a great AADH member?
Please refer them to:
AADH Membership Application
in appreciation of their hard work during this past year,
election results were announced, and the meeting ended
with an open discussion about a special committee report
on the requirements for fellowship application.
Members in the News:
AADH Members Shine
The dust has settled from the excitement of the annual
meeting, but the opportunities and challenges continue.
The officers are listening and working hard to move the
Academy forward. The Governing Council will meet online
on the following Thursdays during the coming year:
October 22, 2015; January 21, 2016; April 21, 2016, and
July 7, 2016. Join us and become involved with this
dynamic group.
AADH congratulates members
who have earned degrees and
won honors: Kristy Menage
Bernie, RDH, MS, RYT, Emily
Boge, RDH, BS, MPA, Anne
Guignon, RDH, MPH, and
Tricia Osuna, RDH, BSDH,
FAADH.
Click here to read about their
accomplishments.
Upcoming National Dental
Hygiene Events
ADHA CLL
93rd Annual Session
If anyone has ideas or suggestions, please contact me
directly at [email protected].
AADH Welcomes New Leadership
AADH's newly elected secretary and Governing Council
Members for 2015-2017 were introduced at the annual
meeting. Congratulations to our new secretary:
Lisa Harper Mallonee, BSDH, MPH, RD, LD, and to our
new Governing Council members: Nancy Ryan Barnes,
RDH, BA, Diana Macri, RDH, MS, Kris Potts, RDH
and Rebecca Welch Pugh, RDH, BS.
Click here to read their profiles and those of all AADH
officers and Governing Council members.
AADH Annual Meeting
June 8-14, 2016
David Lawrence
Convention Center,
Pittsburgh, PA
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Information
2016 RDH
Under One Roof
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Gaylord National Resort
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National Harbor, MD
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Booth Volunteers
President Lynn Southerland (left photo) and Mary
Calka, RDH, AADH Administrative Assistant, staff the
AADH booth at the PennWell Under One Roof Conference
at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, July 2015.
AADH 2015 Sponsors
Our sincere appreciation to
these companies for their
support of AADH this year!
AADH 2015 Annual Business Meeting at UOR
Pictured are AADH Governing Council members and other
leaders who attended the annual meeting: L to R: Kristy
Menage Bernie, Lisa Mallonee, Cynthia Koons, Toni
Adams, Lynn Southerland, Kris Potts, Sherri Lukes,
and Winnie Furnari.
AADH Members at the 2015 Mentor Awards
AADH Address
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Both the Mentor of the Year, Beth Tronolone, and the
Mentor of Distinction, Marilyn Cortell, are members of
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2727 75th St. West, Unit 5AC
Bradenton, Florida 34209-5359
AADH. Click here to see photos of them and other AADH
colleagues at the awards reception.
Time to renew your membership!
All members should have received an email about
membership renewal. This is an odd year, so it is not
necessary to submit a list of CE credits, but dues should
have been received by August 1st. If you did not receive
the email with the renewal form, or you want to receive it
again, contact our AADH Administrator, Mary Calka, RDH,
at [email protected]
Looking forward to the coming year
I am honored to serve as Editor of The Times. I get to meet and work with amazing people,
both virtually and in person, and learn so much.
This is your newsletter, and we strive to make it responsive to your needs, so please share your
opinions, suggestions, and submissions. The deadline for the Winter edition is October 30,
2015. Send information about Members in the News, announcements, brief feature articles,
and letters to the Editor to me via email at [email protected] As always, I am happy to help anyone who wishes assistance with writing.
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MEET AADH NEW MEMBERS!
SUMMER 2015
Marie Varley Gillis, RDH, MS, graduated from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene,
Northeastern University, and the University of Maryland, and is currently a doctoral
student at Nova Southeastern University majoring in Health Science. In addition to
over 20 years of clinical practice in periodontal settings, Marie was employed by
Howard University for 15 years as dental hygiene faculty, infection control officer, and
program director, and also by Education Affiliates as National Dean of Dental Programs
for 28 dental assisting and 7 dental hygiene programs. She is currently self employed
through Dental Academics, Inc. as an educational consultant for accreditation issues
and continuing education programs.
Marie served as president of the Maryland Dental Hygienists’ association and on the ADHA Advanced Dental
Hygiene Practitioner Curriculum Task Force. Her writing credits include many scholarly articles funded by
multiple research grants and awards. Additionally, she wrote a chapter for Michelle Darby’s Dental Hygiene
Theory and Practice 3rd edition; provided content and review for Esther Wilkins’ Clinical Practice of the Dental
Hygienist, 11th edition; and authored online review courses and sample exams on clinical dental hygiene, ethics,
and professional responsibility through Creative Education Solutions Online for the National Board in Dental
Hygiene Examination.
Julie Harvey, RDH, BSDH, MEd. entered the dental hygiene field in 2001 and has
practiced both clinically and as an educator. She received three degrees from
Armstrong Atlantic University, RDH, BSDH, and her masters in Adult Education, and
has taught dental hygiene at both Armstrong Atlantic University and Savannah
Technical College. In addition to being a clinical instructor, she also taught Clinic III
lecture, radiology, radiology lab, public health, dental anatomy, and periodontology.
Julie practiced for the majority of her clinical career at Palmetto Dental Arts PA, and
is now the New Patient Coordinator for Maginnis Orthodontics, both practices
located in Bluffton, South Carolina. Her current learning passions include the effects
of mouth breathing on the development of the palate and dentition in children, and
anything about periodontal diseases.
Julie is married to Todd and together they enjoy boating and playing with Lucy, their Chesapeake Labrador.
MEET OUR NEW FELLOWS!
SUMMER 2015
Lorraine Frey, RDH, LDH, BAS, COM, FAADH earned her Fellowship in Orofacial
Myology.
Lorraine is a Certified Orofacial Myologist and owner of MyoWorks Orofacial
Myology Services, LLC, a full time orofacial myofunctional therapy practice with
office locations in Granger, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; and Indianapolis, Indiana.
Lorraine’s extensive background in the dental field as a dental hygienist has
encompassed over 30 years of clinical practice in periodontal, general and pediatric
private practice settings. Her professional experience, her dedication to promoting
preventive and early interventional based methodologies, and her passion for
helping others achieve optimal growth and health, combine to provide her clients
with the utmost in supportive and compassionate care.
She attended Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Illinois for dental hygiene and earned her bachelor’s
degree in dental hygiene from Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. Additionally, she has completed
post graduate study with the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy at the University of California San
Diego and Northwestern University campuses and The Coulson Institute of Denver, Colorado, as well as
internships with the Academy in Los Angeles, California, and is board certified by the International Association of
Orofacial Myology.
Rhoda Pepito Kublickis, RDH, MHSc, FAADH earned her Fellowship in oral/systemic
disease.
Rhoda was born in The Philippines. Her educational credits include an ASDH from
Farleigh Dickinson University, a Bachelor of Applied Science of Dental Hygiene from St.
Petersburg College, and a Master of Health Science from Nova Southeastern
University, which was earned with high honors 29 years after receiving her ASDH.
Prevention is Rhoda’s passion. In her capacity as Southeast Xylitol Educator for Spry
Dental, she has educated thousands of oral health professionals in 21 states on the
oral systemic links. Additionally, as an Oral Care Service provider for HyLife, LLC, she
provides weekly brushing, interdental cleaning, and xylitol for clients in assisted living
facilities in Broward County.
Rhoda will continue in her role as president of the Florida Dental Hygiene Association until October 4, 2015.
Through FDHA and Head Start she has provided baseline data for the Florida Department of Health by doing
screenings for third graders. She is also trained in mass disasters for the Florida Emergency Mortuary Operations
Response System, and assists forensic odontologists in identifying the deceased at the Broward, Dade, and Palm
Beach County Medical Examiners offices.
She is the only female in her household that includes three sons, two of whom are United States Marines, and
her dog, Charlie Brown.
Kris Potts, RDH, BS, FAADH earned her Fellowship in oral/systemic disease.
Kris has been a practicing clinical dental hygienist for over 32 years. She graduated
from Tarrant County College in 1979 and obtained BS in Oral Health Promotion in
2013. Kris spent 15 years in the same general practice in Bedford, TX and many years
as an "on call" RDH in a variety of settings. She is a published author and integrates
relatable experiences into her presentations.
She is immediate past president of the Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association, a
member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, and is an AADH
accredited continuing education provider. She currently represents the Spry Xylitol
product line, traveling to ten states in the South Central United States to offer
information on xylitol to a cross section of medical and dental offices, and
consumer, advocacy, support, and special interest groups. She owns Oral Health
Promotion Strategies, LLC, which provides speakers, resources, product information, education and coaching
services for health professionals and consumers.
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS!
SUMMER 2015
Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, MS, RYT, the AADH Immediate
Past President and Director of Educational Designs,
celebrated her 30th year in dental hygiene by going back to
school! She earned a Master’s of Science degree from the
University of California, San Francisco in June 2015 and
received the Elizabeth “Libby” Fuhriman Gardner Award. The
Gardner Award is the UCSF School of Dentistry’s highest
honor, given in memory of Libby Gardner, a 1958 graduate of
the dental hygiene program and wife of David Gardner,
former President of the University of California. Presented to
two outstanding graduates, in dental hygiene and dentistry,
the award honors scholastic achievement, service to the
university and community, leadership, and demonstration of
concern for others.
For her Capstone research on continued competence
requirements as a condition for license renewal, Kristy received a research grant from the ADHA Institute for
Oral Health. In addition, she received the 2015 California Dental Hygienists’ Association President’s Recognition
award for the second time as well as the CDHA Outstanding Component Member Award.
Kristy is pictured here with her proud father, Walter Menage.
Tricia Osuna, RDH, BSDH, FAADH, a past president of AADH, received the Alfred
C. Fones Award during the ADHA’s Center for Lifelong Learning Annual Session
in Nashville, TN on June 20, 2015. This award is presented to a dental hygiene
professional for outstanding achievement and dedication as well as significant
and lasting contributions to the profession over a period of 25 years or more.
Tricia graduated from the University of Southern California dental hygiene
program. She is past president of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, a
career long member of both ADHA and CDHA, previous Member of the Dental
Board of California, and Founding Member of the American Board of Facial
Esthetics. Licensed in both California and New York, and recognized as a top
speaker, Tricia’s unique combination of roles in dental hygiene include
consultant, clinician, educator, international presenter, author, mentor, and
owner of Professional Insights, Inc.
Emily Boge, RDH, BS, MPA received the Hu Friedy Master Clinician Award from
the American Dental Hygienists’ Association at the Annual Session and Center for
Lifelong Learning in Nashville, TN on June 20, 2015 for “outstanding clinical
expertise in relating to interdependence of clinical practice and patient education
for the improvement of patient compliance” (www.adha.org). The award
included a cash prize, travel, accommodations, and crystal trophy. She described
the experience as “unforgettable,” especially to be able to “share the stage with
individuals in the dental hygiene community who have served as mentors and
friends.”
Emily also recently earned her Master’s in Public Administration from Upper Iowa
University (UIU) in Fayette, Iowa, with a focus on Health and Human Services.
The MPA is a professional degree for those pursuing management careers in all
facets of leadership. Her master’s research investigated the implementation of Public Dental Programs,
Dental Program, which was implemented by the Iowa Department of Public Health
specifically Iowa’s
Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems. This program has made great strides to improve access to dental
care for thousands of Iowans under the age of twelve.
Emily practiced clinical dental hygiene in rural Manchester, Iowa for the past 12 years and accepted a Dental
Administrative Chair position with Hawkeye College in Waterloo in July 2015. She is excited to use the skills that
AADH, ADHA, Hawkeye College, and UIU have provided to ease the transition from clinical practice to public
administration.
Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH was awarded the Certified Speaking Professional
(CSP) credential at the National Speakers Association Annual Meeting in
Washington, DC in July, with her sister, Molly, and 90 year old mother in
attendance. Anne is the first clinical dental hygienist to receive a CSP, which
is the NSA’s highest earned credential, and has been awarded to only 12% of
all professional members. The application process is rigorous. Candidates
must submit proof of outstanding platform skills, demonstrate a solid,
sustainable business plan, and supply an extensive list of clients and proof of
attendance at NSA educational events. To date, only five other dental
professionals have earned the CSP.
Anne comes from a long line of communicators. Her maternal grandfather
traveled all over the country as an after dinner humorist and was a
newspaper columnist, and her paternal grandfather was a lively defense
attorney who loved working with the underdog. Anne’s father taught college
English, speech and theater, both of her parents were accomplished writers
and editors, and each of her six siblings share writing, editing, teaching, performance, communication and
creativity genes.
While Anne is grateful for this recognition, she is well aware that the support of the dental hygiene community
for the last two decades has played an integral role in the development and success of her speaking career.
Every group that has hired her, every corporate sponsor, and every audience member played a role in Anne
earning her CSP. Anne states, “There are so many highly qualified dental hygienist speakers. I can’t wait for more
of them to walk across the stage with their CSP medals around their necks!”
MEMBERS AT ADHA
SUMMER 2015
AADH members converged to honor colleagues who won both Mentor awards this year.
Elizabeth Tronolone, RDH, BS, MOL of Sylvania, OH is the Mentor of the Year, and
Marilyn Cortell, RDH, MS, FAADH of New York City is the Mentor of Distinction. These
awards are co sponsored by Philips Sonicare and PennWell Publishing and were
presented at a reception during the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual
Session last June in Nashville, TN. Enjoy these snapshots from that event. Thanks to
Nancy Barnes for sharing her photos.
Gail Stoops, BSDH, of Philips Sonicare with Beth Tronolone and Marilyn Cortell
AADH members from left to right: Nancy Burkhart, Nancy Barnes, Winnie Furnari, Mary
Calka (AADH Administrative Assistant), Linda Bohacek, Marilyn Cortell, and Laura
Mallery Sayer
2015/2016 AADH Officers & Governing Council
PRESIDENT
Lynn Southerland, RDH, BSDH, FAADH (2014 – 2016 term) graduated from
Tyler Junior College in 1987 and East Tennessee State University in 2010. She
currently practices in private practice in Harker Heights, Texas. Lynn has had
over 30 years’ experience in the dental field. She has practiced as a dental
assistant for over 5 years and has been a practicing Registered Dental Hygienist
for 26 years. She prides herself on the quality of care she offers her patients in a
comfortable atmosphere. Lynn has volunteered with several local organizations
and within the dental hygiene arena has held numerous positions at the federal,
state, and local levels.
PRESIDENT ELECT
Cynthia Koons, RDH, BS, MBA (2014 – 2016 term) is an assistant professor of dental
hygiene at Rhodes State College in Lima, Ohio, where she teaches both didactic and
preclinical courses, and is the Quality Assurance Coordinator for the dental hygiene
program. She is a 1977 graduate of West Liberty University, West Virginia, where
she earned a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Cyndy practiced full time as a
clinical hygienist for 25 years, and in 2001, she earned a Master of Business
Administration from The University of Findlay. She has been a member of the
American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the Ohio Dental Hygienists’
Association for 36 years. In the past, she served as secretary and delegate for
Northwestern Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association. In 2009, Cyndy was accepted
for membership in The American Academy of Dental Hygiene, and later served as Chair of the Finance
Committee. She is now beginning the second year of her term as AADH Treasurer.
SECRETARY
Lisa Harper Mallonee BSDH, MPH, RD, LD (2015 2017 term) is an Associate
Professor and Registered Dietitian at the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene at
the Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry. Ms.
Mallonee earned a BS degree in Dental Hygiene and her Masters in Public
Health with a coordinated degree in Nutrition from the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill. Additionally, Ms. Mallonee coordinates a dental clinic
rotation for the dietetic internship program at Baylor University Medical
Center. As a dual degreed educator, she specializes in nutrition and its
practical application to the field of oral health.
2015/2016 AADH Officers & Governing Council
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, BS, RYT (2014 2016 term) Is a graduate of the University
of Maryland with a BS in dental hygiene, is the Director of Educational Designs, a
national corporate consulting company based in San Ramon, CA and a registered
yoga teacher. She is an international speaker on a variety of topics as well as a
facilitator of workshops for educators in dentistry. She is celebrating her 30th year in
the profession by going back to school to earn her MS in dental hygiene from UCSF,
where she is also an Assistant Clinical Professor. Kristy has been quoted in Esquire
Magazine, Women's Health Magazine, interviewed by ESPN Radio and featured on
the cover of the December, 2011 RDH Magazine. She has been featured on major
dental and dental hygiene conventions and is known for facilitating interactive, fast
paced sessions based on the latest technologies and research.
Nancy Ryan Barnes, RDH (2015 – 2017 term) s a member of ADHA,
International Federation of Dental Hygienists, American Association of
Dental Boards and a founding member of the American Academy of
Dental Hygiene, Inc. Her professional career has been in private and
hospital practice. She served on the New York State Dental Board for
two terms and is currently on the Extended Board for matters of
Discipline. She has held several leadership positions in the New York
State Dental Hygiene Association and has been a hygiene member of
CODA review committee. She has written articles for the AADH
Academy Times, ADHA Access and Contemporary Dental Hygiene. She
has been the Executive Director of the AADH for thirteen years and is
currently a dental examiner for the Commission on Dental Competency
Assessment, CDCA (also known as NERB). She has presented numerous
continuing education courses nationally, and for the European American Dental Hygienists’ Association
and the International Federation Dental Hygiene Symposium held every three years around the world.
She wants to contribute to quality decisions on the Governing Council taking into consideration the
values of AADH.
2015/2016 AADH Officers & Governing Council
Winnie Furnari, RDH, B.S.,M.S., FAADH (2014 – 2016 term)is a Clinical
Associate Professor and Assistant Clinic Director at New York University
and student chapter advisor where she teaches Forensic Dentistry,
Catastrophe Preparedness and Ethics. She has practiced Dental Hygiene
close to 30 years in pediatrics, general and orthodontic dentistry. She has
held numerous leadership positions in AADH, ADHA, IOH, NJDHA, DHASNY
and Sigma Phi Alpha on national, state and local levels. She conducts
research, presents and has published both nationally and internationally on
several topics. Her experience also includes service on publication editorial
review boards such as Access, Dimensions and Med Ed Portal, service on
CDC, NIH Diabetes Committee, ADA Committee on Forensic Electronic data
and has been recognized with awards and recognitions. She is most proud
of her AADH recognition in 2013: the President’s Award for Commitment to
Excellence, the Pfizer/ADHA Award of Excellence, ADHA Distinguished
Service Award, Philips Mentor of Distinction and induction into the Academy of Distinguished educators.
She has served on the Governing Council in the past as member as secretary, and as chair of Fellowship
and Awards Committee. She is familiar with procedures and commitment to AADH. Strengths include
ability to work hard and contribute as a team member.
Lucinda B. McKechnie, RDH, BS (2014 2016 term) has been practicing clinical
dental hygiene for more than 40 years. In addition to her clinical practice,
McKechnie has been active in academia, altruism, and continuing education.
She has presented programs in periodontal therapy at the University Of
Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, as well as
professional meetings and private practice settings. She has visited Vietnam
three times over the past 3 years to donate her time and clinical skills with
Operation Smile, an international children’s medical charity that provides cleft
lip and palate surgeries to those without access to treatment.
2015/2016 AADH Officers & Governing Council
Diana Macri, RDH,MS (2015 2017 term) is an Assistant Professor
in the Dental Hygiene department at Hostos Community College.
Previously she was as an Adjunct Lecturer at New York City
College of Technology and a Clinical Instructor at New York
University College of Dentistry, both in New York City. Within
these programs she taught both clinical and didactic courses.
Currently she teaches three core courses: Dental Hygiene
Practice I and II and Ethics, Jurisprudence and Practice
Management. In addition to her teaching duties, she has
presented lectures at professional conferences locally and
nationally. She serves as a Trustee on the National Board of the Hispanic Dental Association and is the
Chair of the Communications Committee. Additionally, she has been appointed to the Minority Affairs
Advisory Committee of the American Dental Education Association. She is involved in many advocacy
efforts, specifically those which seek to resolve oral health disparities seen in the Hispanic population.
Professor Macri obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Bridgeport and a Master
of Science degree in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College. She happily resides in New
York City with her three sons.
Kris Potts, RDH, BS (2015 2017 term) a practicing clinical Dental Hygienist for
32 years, an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association,
accredited Provider with the American Academy of Dental Hygiene and
member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health. The Immediate
Past President of the Texas Dental Hygienists Association, currently
representing the Xlear/Spry Xylitol product line. She offers information to a
cross section of medical and dental offices in 10 states and dental topics to
consumer, advocacy, support and special interest groups. She is the owner of
Dental Hygiene Career Solutions, providing speakers, resources, product
information, education and consulting services for dental hygienists/practices.
Rebecca Welch Pugh, RDH, BS (2015 – 2017 term) is currently the
Executive Director for the New Jersey Dental Hygienists’ Association. She
received her dental hygiene education at Old Dominion University, and
completed her degree at Thomas Edison State College. Her professional
experience includes 35 years of clinical practice in three states, primarily
working in geriatrics. Leadership positions have included serving as an
ADHA Trustee, as well as constituent president in Virginia and New Jersey.
She notes her commitment to lifelong learning has always led the way to
professional growth.