Meet the Leaders of AAWD

The American Association of Women Dentists is proud to be guided by a diverse and dynamic Board of Directors committed to advancing, connecting, and enriching the lives of women dentists from per-dental school through retirement. Our board members bring a wide range of expertise and leadership to support AAWD’s mission – from student advocacy to professional development, mentorship, and public health.

Learn more about the individuals who help shape the direction of our organization and champion the future of women in the dental profession.

2025 – 2026 Executive Board

Isabel Rambob, DDS

Roya Zandparsa, DDS, MSc, DMD, FICD

Ambika Srivastava, MPH, DMD

Suzie Bergman, DDS, FTMJF

Lindsay Abeln, MOL

2025 – 2026 Directors

YuChun Lin, DDS, MDS, DMSC

Brandi Hair, DMD

Afsheen Lakhani, BDS, DMD, CAGS

Sheela Kudchadker, DDS

Christina (Chris) Xu, D26, Harvard

Jie (JJ) Sun, DMD, MMSc

Aisha Oshilaja, DMD

Hiroe Ohyama, DMD, MMsc. PhD

Alice Whang, DDS

Keaton Wilczynski
D27, Kansas City University

Alyssa Evans, DDS

Vasilki (Vicky) Tsakalelli, DDS, DMD, Msc

Charter Members of AAWD

Charter Members of AAWD

Dr. Minnie Evangeline Jordan
Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Katherine Prothero
Chicago, IL

Dr. Mary Halsey
Amana, IA

Dr. Minnie Proctor
Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Josephine Pfeifer
Chicago, IL

Dr. Kate A. Doherty
Milwaukee, WI

Dr. Mae Fontaine
Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Vida Latham
Chicago, IL

Dr. Anna Burmeister
Milwaukee, WI

Dr. Celia Rich
Nashville, TN

Dr. Mary Hastings
Oshkosh, WI

Dr. Helen Addenbrook
Milwaukee, WI

Past Presidents of AAWD

Past Presidents of AAWD

Dr. Isabel Rambob
2023-2024

Dr. Daphne Ferguson-Young
Interim President
2022

Dr. Lauren Aguilar
2021-2022

Dr. Daphne Ferguson-Young
2020-2021

Dr. Brittany Bergeron
2019

Dr. Tamara Berg
2018

Dr. Karyl Patten
2017

Dr. Mary Martin
2016

Dr. Sheri Doniger
2015

Dr. Tawana Lee-Ware
2014

Dr. Mary Beth Aichelmann-Reidy
2013

Dr. Jennifer Cornell
2012

Dr. Judith Belitz
2011

Dr. Laura Murcko
2010

Dr. Stephanie Houseman
2009

Dr. Lilia Larin
2008

Dr. Lanette Sikes
2007

Dr. Sandra Harris
2006

Dr. Cissy Furusho
2005

Dr. Jean Furuyama
2004

Dr. Rise’ Lyman
2003

Dr. Margaret Scarlett
2002

Dr. Tofigh Raayai
2001

Dr. Rebecca J. De La Rosa
2000

Dr. Donna Rumberger*
1999

Dr. Virginia Hughson-Otte
1998

Dr. Janet Hatcher Rice
1997

Dr. Jane Estes Tindol
1996

Dr. Mary Martin
1995

Dr. Barbara Mousel
1994

Dr. Geraldine Napierski
1993

Dr. Joan E. Sivers
1992

Dr. June W. Lee*
1991

Dr. Anne C. Kossowan
1990

Dr. Sheryl Ann Beltrane
1989

Dr. Kathryn A. Kell
1988

Dr. Eleanor J. Bushee*
1987

Dr. Jacqueline J. Cresswell
1986

Dr. Eva C. Dahl
1985

Dr. Linda C. Niessen
1984

Dr. Annika M. Logardt
1983

Dr. Dushanka V. Kleinman
1982

Dr. A. Carole Pratt
1981

Dr. Barbara C. Kay
1980

Dr. Cherilyn G. Sheets
1979

Dr. M. Joan Gillespie
1978

Dr. Helyn Luechauer*
1977

Dr. Jane W. Selbe*
1976

Dr. Gloria Adamsons
1975

Dr. Gloria J. Kerry
1974

Dr. Sheva Rapoport
1973

Dr. Jean Campbell
1972

Dr. Virginia Park *
1971

Dr. Fae T. Ahlstrom*
1970

Dr. Dilia C. Rieser
1969

Dr. Josephine Palancia
1968

Dr. Jean Colasante
1967

Dr. Marilyn Stone
1966

Dr. Edith Straus
1965

Dr. Dollie R. Woodul*
1964

Dr. Betty J. Koss*
1963

Dr. Virginia B. Englett
1962

Dr. Goldanna Cramer*
1961

Dr. Elsie C. Schildwachter*
1960

Dr. Natalie E. McDonald*
1959

Dr. Nancy Holmes*
1958

Dr. Mary E. Simmons*
1957

Dr. Mary C. De Risi*
1956

Dr. Josephine M. Irey*
1955

Dr. Bertha L. Eastwood*
1954

Dr. Regina David*
1953

Dr. Cornelia M. Thompson*
1952

Dr. Josephine M. Irey*
1951

Dr. Mabel F. Thomas*
1950

Dr. Mary Martin*
1949

Dr. Dora Hendrickson*
1948

Dr. Muriel Robinson*
1947

Dr. Laura B. Deane*
1945-1946

Dr. Rosalie Carter*
1942-1944

Dr. Winifred Conley*
1941

Dr. Mabel F. Wood*
1940

Dr. Mabel M. Dixon*
1939

Dr. Elise Gerlach*
1938

Dr. Rosalind M. Bain*
1937

Dr. E. Pearl Bishop*
1936

Dr. Geneva Groth*
1935

Dr. Mary Newell*
1934

Dr. Willa Yeretsky*
1933

Dr. Grace Keith Pulliam*
1932

Dr. Stella Risser*
1931

Dr. Mildred W. Dickerson*
1930

Dr. Haidee Weeks*
1929

Dr. May B. Meade*
1928

Dr. Grace R. Spaulding*
1927

Dr. Josephine Pfeifer*
1926

Dr. Juanita Wade*
1925

Dr. Gillette Hayden*
1924

Dr. Celia Rich*
1923

Dr. M. Evangeline Jordan*
1922

(*) Deceased