President | Mariela Anderson, HBSc, D.D.S., MClD, FRCDC 338 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T4 PH: 519-273-4466 |
Immediate Past President |
Scott O. Schulz, D.D.S., M.S. |
President - Elect | Fatima Ahmed, D.M.D., M.S. 5321 Betheny Cir. Superior Township, MI 48198-9643 PH: 734-971-3368 |
Vice President | Marian Wolford, D.M.D., M.S. 3230 W. 38th Street Erie, PA 16506-4202 PH: 814-835-3888 |
Secretary-Treasurer
| Tasha Hall, D.M.D., M.S. |
Trustee
| Michael W. Sherman, BSc, D.D.S., MSc, MBA 31 Disera Drive, Suite 240 Thornhill, ON L4J 0A7 CANADA PH: 905-886-8262 Trustee Report as of August 2025 |
Executive Director | Debbie Nunner, CAE 400 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 120 Worthington, OH 43085 debbie@assnoffices.com PH: 614-228-4710 |
Leaders Directory
AAO Council Representatives
| Council on Communications | Council on Orthodontic Education |
| Dr. Jashleen Bedi | Dr. J. Martin Palomo |
| COC report as of February 2025 | |
| Council on Governmental Advocacy | Council on Orthodontic Benefits |
| Dr. Valerie Martone | Dr. Tasha Hall |
| Council on Orthodontic Practice | Council on Scientific Affairs |
| Dr. Lana Helms | Dr. Marilia Yatabe |
| Council on Membership, Ethics, | Council on New and Younger Members |
| Dr. Riyad Al-Qawasmi | Dr. Javen Durham |
2026 Delegates
| Dr. Jashleen Bedi - CHAIR | Dr. Valerie Martone |
| Dr. Fatima Ahmed | Dr. Kelton Stewart |
| Dr. Mariela Anderson | Dr. Josephine Weeden |
| Dr. Tarek ElShebiny |
2026 Alternate Delegates
Dr. Nelson (Nick) Hersh
Dr. John F. Monticello
Dr. J. Martin Palomo
Dr. Scott O. Schulz
Component Directors
Indiana
Ohio
Dr. Dale Anne Featheringham
Ohio Association of Orthodontists Report as of as of August 2025
Ontario
Dr. Girish Deshpande
Ontario Association of Orthodontists Report as of as of September 2025
Michigan
Dr. Brandon Shoukri
Michigan Association of Orthodontists Report as of as of August 2025
Western Pennsylvania
Editor
Dr. Sepideh Noruziaan
ABO Director
Dr. Anthony M. PuntilloABO Update as of as of August 2025 ABO Press Release
AAO PAC
Dr. Phillip Beckwith
AAO PAC Report as of as of August 2025
AAO National Advocacy Network
AAOF
Dr. J. Martin Palomo
AAOF Report as of as of August 2025
2024 Summer Update
2024 Fall Update
Get Involved in the GLAO
Consider Serving the GLAO in a Leadership Capacity:
GLAO Delegates to the AAO:
The AAO House of Delegates is the ultimate governing body of the AAO and meets every year at the AAO annual session. Members of the Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists serve as our representatives to the AAO House of Delegates. Delegates and Alternate Delegates are elected annually by the GLAO membership. Those elected will serve a two-year term. Click here to view the position description.
If you are interested in serving the GLAO as a Delegate at the 2027 and 2028 AAO House of Delegates, please submit a letter of interest to the GLAO office at GLAO@AssnOffices.com by March 1, 2026. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the GLAO office (877-274-6420; GLAO@AssnOffices.com). Thank you for your consideration!