Students, Residents and Fellows
ADEA Council of Students, Residents and Fellows
About the Council
The ADEA Council of Students, Residents and Fellows (ADEA COSRF) serves as the voice and advocate of all dental and allied dental students, residents and fellows on a national level and provides a forum for them to communicate with other students, residents, fellows, faculty and administrators. Additionally, ADEA COSRF offers a chance for student leaders to develop their skills. All student members will learn more about dental education and careers in dental education.
The ADEA COSRF is represented by its Administrative Board; one member from each from each of the 12 districts recognized by the Council; four advanced dental students, residents or fellows; and six allied dental students. ADEA COSRF is also represented on the ADEA Board of Directors by the Board Director for Students, Residents and Fellows. Council members have a voice in the governance of the Association through representation in the ADEA House of Delegates, the Association’s policymaking body.
Refer to the ADEA Bylaws for specific information regarding the ADEA COSRF:
- Chapter I: The House of Delegates—The ADEA Governing Body
- Chapter VII: Councils
Mission
ADEA COSRF’s mission is to serve as the national voice and advocate for all students, residents and fellows in the dental education community by addressing the issues that shape the present and future of dental education.
Membership
The ADEA COSRF consists of students representing any of the predoctoral dental programs, advanced dental educational programs, dental hygiene educational programs, dental assisting educational programs, and dental laboratory technology educational programs at ADEA member institutions.
For more information on membership requirements, see the ADEA Bylaws (PDF), Chapter VII.
Meetings
- Winter: ADEA Joint Council Administrative Boards Meeting (Administrative Board only)
- Spring: ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition
- Fall: ADEA Fall Meetings
- Virtual: As scheduled throughout the year
Academia Liaison
Sarah Lynn
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
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Advanced Education Programs Liaison
Nicole Vian
A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral
Health
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ADEA Chapters for Students, Residents and Fellows Liaison
Issa Elabed
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
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Advocacy and Government Relations Liaison
Kimberly Pierre
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
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Allied Dental Health Liaison
Taylor Samara
sama5646@pacificu.edu
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Liaison
Tareina Rogers
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
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Pre-Dental Liaison
Eboney Hinds
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
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2025-26 Administrative Board
Chair
Alexis Distefano
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
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Vice-chair
Anna Bullard
Indiana University School of Dentistry
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Secretary
Brittney Duong
California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine
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Member-at-Large
Shiv Patel
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
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Board Director
Justin James Donato
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
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ADEA Staff Liaison
Shelvia English, Ph.D.
Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
American Dental Education Association
EnglishS@adea.org