Student Financial Assistance
Student Financial Assistance Advisory Committee
The ADEA Legislative Advisory Committee (ADEA LAC) provides advice and counsel to the ADEA Board of Directors on legislative priorities pertaining to dental education. The ADEA LAC reviews legislative initiatives, rules and regulations that address dental education, dental and craniofacial research and access to oral health care.
2023-24 Committee Members
Marco Castellanos
Director of Financial Aid
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Nathan Ernst
Director of Student Financial Services
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois
Karen Gilliam
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
Anthony Glad
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Gardner Key
Director of Financial Aid
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Angela Orlando
Financial Aid Coordinator
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
ADEA Board of Directors Representatives
Matthew Wright
Board Director for Students, Residents and Fellows
Dharini van der Hoeven, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Board Director for Sections
ADEA Staff Liaison
Carolyn Booker
ADEA Senior Vice President of Educational Pathways
BookerC@adea.org
Paul Garrard
ADEA Senior Financial Aid Consultant
paul@PGPresents.com
2027
ADEA Board of Directors and Joint Council Administrative Board Meeting
Jan. 19–21, 2027
ADEA Office
Washington, DC
ADEA New Board Member Orientation
May 11–12, 2027
ADEA Office
Washington, DC
ADEA COSRF Leadership Orientation
June 4–5, 2027
ADEA Office
Washington, DC
ADEA Board of Directors Retreat
June 14–16, 2027
ADEA Office
Washington, DC
ADEA Board of Directors & Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
Sept. 21–23, 2027
ADEA Office
Washington, DC