Staff

Education and Leadership Team

Led by Elizabeth Flannery, the Education and Leadership Team provides a platform for current and future oral health professionals to learn about oral health equity by increasing cultural humility, supporting marginalized and minoritized populations, and understanding the needs of historically excluded groups. They develop and implement educational programming, including leadership development training and ADA-CERP recognized continuing dental education. Visit our AIDPH Academy page to see our latest educational offerings.

Research and Impact Team

Led by Keri Eason, the Research and Impact Team develops publications, acquires and analyzes data, and creates strategic recommendations for our dental public health community and beyond. AIDPH publishes and contributes to white papers, reports, and peer-reviewed publications. View our recent publications to learn more about the work we’re doing at AIDPH.

Communications Team

Led by Grace Linn, the Communications Team brings awareness to the oral health needs and concerns of marginalized communities. Through our advocacy and awareness campaigns, we are dedicated to accelerating the dissemination of best practices to the broader dental and public health communities. Follow us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to stay updated on our work.

Annaliese Cothron, DHSc, MS, CPH

Annaliese Cothron, DHSc, MS, CPH

she/her

Executive Director

Elizabeth Flannery, MPH

Elizabeth Flannery, MPH

she/her

Director of Education and Leadership

Keri Eason, MA, PhD

Keri Eason, MA, PhD

she/her

Director of Research and Impact

Grace Linn, MA

Grace Linn, MA

she/her

Director of Communications

Elizabeth Alpert, DDS, MPH

Elizabeth Alpert, DDS, MPH

she/her

Senior Research Specialist

Don Clermont, MPH

Don Clermont, MPH

he/him

Research Analyst

Samantha Lossett

Samantha Lossett

she/her

Community Education and Outreach Coordinator

Jose Louro, MPH, MBA, PhD

Jose Louro, MPH, MBA, PhD

he/him

Research Analyst

Thomas Maye

Thomas Maye

he/they

Content Specialist

Rahel Michael, MS

Rahel Michael, MS

she/her

Administrative Coordinator

Valerie Nieto, RDH, MS

Valerie Nieto, RDH, MS

she/her

Research Specialist

Shayla Stewart, BSHS, RDH

Shayla Stewart, BSHS, RDH

she/her

Education and Leadership Specialist