Executive Council

  • President

    Courtney Knight BSDH, RDH

  • Vice President

    Stephanie Ramming BSDH, RDH, FADHA

  • Secretary

    Virginia Hardgraves Ph.D., MSDH, RDH, FADHA

  • Treasurer

    Brynn McCollum BSDH, RDH

  • Immediate Past President

    Rosa Elizondo MBA, RDH, BSDH

Board of Directors

  • Education Council Chair

    Mandy Pennington BS, RDH

  • Fundraising Council Chair

    Position is OPEN! If you’re interested, please email contact@ardha.org.

    This position works with vendors to cover costs for the Annual Conference and raises money for other ArDHA community costs, such as Lobbying.

  • Legislative Council Chair

    Alysha Thomas BSDH, RDH, FADHA

  • Membership Council Chair

    Jennifer Garner MSDH, RDH

  • Public Health Council Chair

    Whitney Zamora

  • Public Relations Council Chair

    Alysha Thomas BSDH, RDH, FADHA

    Position is OPEN! If you’re interested, please email contact@ardha.org.

    This position manages Social Media and applicable web page updates.

ArDHA Roles

  • ASBDE Hygiene Representative

    Vacant- On May 10, 2023, the ArDHA Board submitted a nomination for the hygiene representative position that was left vacant. We are still awaiting Governor Sanders appointment. We have recommended 3 applicants and have sent numerous emails and phone calls.

  • Executive Director

    Shannon Turley MEd, RDH

  • SADHA Advisors

    UAFS: Lana Bell BSDH, RDH

    UAMS: Kelsey Norton

  • University Department Chairs

    UAFS: Virginia Hardgraves

    UAMS: Bridget Fitzhugh