GDHA Leadership and Officers for the 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 year:

President

Amber Doucette, RDH

President-Elect

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Immediate Past-President

Quintina Clark, RDH, MBA

Vice President

Bekah Adamson, RDH,

BSDH

Treasurer

Anita LaTourette, RDH

Secretary

Lisa Melvin, RDH

Speaker of the Assembly

Kathy Starr, RDH

Atlanta Component Chair

Wanda Hill, RDH, BSDH, MBA

Athens Component Chair

Karri Williams, RDH

Foothills Component Chair

Barbara Harrison, BA, RDH

Georgia Remote Outreach

(GRO) Component Chair

Lamara Moore, RDH

Member Engagement Chair

Margaret Conrad, RDH, BS

Advocacy Chair

Iris Mason, RDH, BSDH

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 ADHA Member Engagement at (312) 440-8900 or member.services@adha.net