GDHA Leadership and Officers for the 2023-2024 Year

Our mission is to unite and empower dental hygienists to enhance the public’s oral and overall health.
Our vision is that dental hygienists are valued and integrated into the healthcare delivery system to improve the public’s health. ADHA's Code of Ethics
GDHA is pleased to present our leaders and officers for the 2023-2024 year:

President

Elaine Kennedy, RDH

President-Elect

Sheriese Ferguson, RDH

Immediate Past-President

Lamara Moore, RDH

Vice President

Michelle Boyce, MPH,

DHSc, RDH

Treasurer and

ADHA Delegate Chair

Anita LaTourette, RDH

Secretary

Lisa Melvin, RDH

Speaker of the House

Kathy Starr, RDH

ADHA Delegate

Mustapha Conteh, RDH, BSDH

ADHA Delegate

Yemia White, RDH, BSDH

Alternate ADHA Delegate

Tameka Schley Lee, RDH, MPA

Atlanta Component Chair

Wanda Hill, RDH, BSDH, MBA

Atlanta Component Vice-Chair

Autumn Reid, RDH, BSDH

Athens Component Chair

Amber Mason, RDH

Foothills Component Chair

Barbara Harrison, RDH

Georgia Remote Outreach (GRO)

Component Chair

Tina Clark, RDH, MBA

We are a community of your peers:

At every stage of your career, ADHA/GDHA helps you be your best for the people who count on you most – your patients.

We support your goals by:

Helping to ensure access to quality oral health care for Georgian's
Promoting dental hygiene education, licensure, practice and research
Representing your legislative interests at the local, state and federal levels.
ADHA/GDHA members have access to the latest news and research through our industry publications:
- Access Magazine and the Journal of Dental Hygiene
- Hundreds of continuing education courses,
- And dozens of scholarships, grants and events

We invite you to join our vibrant community of dental hygienists – partnering to share the knowledge, insights, research and opportunities you need to advance your career!

Questions?

Please contact the ADHA Member Services Division with any questions or information requests at 312-440-8900.