WSDA Standing Committees
Committee on Continuing Education
This is a rotating committee of up to eight dentist members and up to three hygienists who serve four-year terms. Each term commences on the last day of the PNDC.
The Committee on Continuing Education recommends appointments to the committee for confirmation by the Board of Directors. Each year, the Committee on Continuing Education designates the chair and vice chair, who serves for 12 months.
Contact Kainoa Trotter for information about this committee.
Committee Members:
Dr. Imahn Moin, Chair
Jenine Blondeu, RDH, Vice Chair
Dr. Mandy Alamwala
Midge Carstensen, RDH
Dr. Emily Hobart
Dr. John Lo
Dr. Joseph L. Luchini
Dr. Carrie York
Committee on Regulatory Affairs
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs focuses on issues overseen by the Washington Dental Commission (WDC) and other government agencies that regulate dentistry.
Contact Trish Flaig for information on this committee.
Committee Members:
Dr. Bryan Edgar, Chair
Dr. Rolf Christensen
Dr. Katherine Christian
Dr. David Keller
Dr. Blake McKinley
Dr. Kha Nguyen
Dr. Keyvan Sohrabi
Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee identifies candidates for elected and appointed positions within WSDA, including those voted on by the House of Delegates and appointed by the Board of Directors. It also selects participants for the WSDA Leadership Institute, a professional development program for emerging dental leaders. The committee supports transparent and inclusive leadership development across the association.
Contact Adona Kebede for information on this committee.
Committee Members:
Dr. Nathan Russell, Chair
Dr. John Gibbons
Dr. Melanie Lang
Dr. Tofunmi Osundeko
Dr. Clio Samia-Lindenauer
Dr. Harlyn Susarla
Dr. Ashley Ulmer
Dr. Nick Velis
Dental Benefits Committee
The Dental Benefit Committee focuses on benefit advocacy and insurance reform, working to address emerging challenges, improve access to care, and influence policy changes that support both patients and providers.
Contact Crystal McGaffin for information on this committee.
Committee Members:
Dr. Mikaely Moore Fujita, Co-Chair
Dr. Ryan Lemke, Co-Chair
Dr. Lilo Black
Dr. John Gibbons
Dr. Robin Henderson
Dr. Stacy Sype
Dr. Danny Tremblay
