National Leadership Opportunities
ASDA’s Vision To advance the dental profession by developing exemplary leaders and inspiring member advocacy.
ASDA’s Objectives Promote, encourage and foster lifelong involvement in organized dentistry. Promote, encourage and provide opportunities for participation in leadership development, community service, dental research and other experiences.
ASDA believes all future dentists can benefit from leadership development
ASDA’s Organizational Structure
Interested in....? Learning new skills Participating in policy making Leadership development Socializing and networking
Find Your Passion Advocating for student’s and dentist’s rights Writing Leading and contributing to projects Mentoring others
Find the Role for You Executive Committee Speaker of the House District Trustee Councils Editorial Board Externship Predental Advisory Committee
Talk to Current Leaders Jiwon Lee, Columbia ’14, president Katie Sowa, Houston ’15, editor-in-chief Daryn Lu, Oklahoma ’15, District 9 trustee James Kolstad, Marquette ’15, chair, Council on Membership
Go for it! Visit ASDAnet.org/Leadership and upload: Letter of intent for each position CV or resume Photo Letter of good academic standing Writing samples (for editorial board only)
Application Deadlines District Trustee: Feb. 12, 2014 All other positions: Jan. 6, 2014
Ryan Turner Memorial Scholarship Stephanie Zastrow, Minnesota ’15
National Leadership Opportunities PACE code: GS1307