NEDDA's Representatives on the Florida Dental Association's Councils / Committees and Task Groups:
FDA Councils, Committees & Task Groups: Shaping the Future of Dentistry
Councils
Established by the FDA House of Delegates, councils monitor trends and issues affecting public dental health and the profession. Their primary role is to recommend policy changes that align with FDA’s mission. Councils remain active until formally dissolved by the House of Delegates.
Committees
Committees may be created by the FDA Board of Trustees or the House of Delegates to investigate specific matters or manage projects, programs, or events that require minimal oversight. Unless designated as a standing committee in their founding resolution, committees automatically conclude upon completion of their assigned charge.
Task Groups
Task groups are short-term teams formed by the FDA President or Board of Trustees to address targeted issues. They automatically disband once their purpose is fulfilled. Members are selected based on their expertise in the relevant area.
Current Task Groups include:
Workforce Task Group
New Dentist Task Group
Public Insurance Task Group
Membership Task Group
The job descriptions for each of the FDA's standing councils and committees can be found here.
For more information on how to get involved with a council or committee, reach out to FDA's Leadership Affairs Manager, Lianne Bell at (850) 681-3629 or lbell@floridadental.org.
Council Representatives:
Dr. Steve Cochran
Ethics, Bylaws & Judicial Affairs
Dr. Kris Harth
Financial Affairs
Committee Representatives:
Dr. Steve Cochran
Search
Dr. Bethany Douglas
Governmental Action
Dr. Dan Gesek
Governmental & FDA Political Action Consultant
Dr. Sarah Hagerty
Conventions & Continuing Education
Dr. Ryan Johnson
FDA Political Action
Dr. Merlin Ohmer
Wellness
Dr. Millie Tannen
Awards
Dr. Tourner Wright
Leadership Development
Task Groups
Dr. Kris Harth
Workforce Innovation (Task Group of the BOT)
Dr. Tom BrownBOT Liaison-Workforce Innovation (Task Group of the BOT)
Dr. Dan Gesek
Consultant -Workforce Innovation (Task Group of the BOT)
Dr. James Nguyen
New Dentist - (Task Group of the House of Delegates)
Dr. Dan Gesek
Public Insurance
Dr. Andy Brown
Consultant - Public Insurance
Affiliated Entities
Dr. Samira Meymand
Treasurer - FDA Foundation
Dr. Gerri Ferris
Board Member - FDA Foundation
Dr. Mike Stratton
Board of Directors - FDA Services