Leadership

President	Mariela Anderson, HBSc, D.D.S., MClD, FRCDC 338 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T4 PH: 519-273-4466 President Report as of February 2026

Immediate Past President	Scott O. Schulz, D.D.S., M.S. 4952 Skyview Ct., Suite B Traverse City, MI 49684 PH: 231-929-3200


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. 17800 Cumberland Rd Noblesville, IN I 46060 PH: 317-773-5515

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 February 2026


Executive Director	Debbie Nunner, CAE 400 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 120 Worthington, OH 43085 debbie@assnoffices.com PH: 614-228-4710

Leaders Directory

Council on Communications	Council on Orthodontic Education
Dr. Jashleen Bedi	Dr. J. Martin Palomo
*COC report as of February 2026*	*COE Report as of February 2026*
Council on Governmental Advocacy	Council on Orthodontic Benefits
Dr. Valerie Martone	Dr. Tasha Hall
*COGA Report as of February 2026*	*COB Report as of February 2026*
Council on Orthodontic Practice	Council on Scientific Affairs
Dr. Lana Helms	Dr. Marilia Yatabe
*COOP Report as of February 2026*	*COSA Report as of January 2026*
Council on Membership, Ethics, and Judicial Concerns	Council on New and Younger Members
Dr. Riyad Al-Qawasmi	Dr. Javen Durham
*COMEJC Report as of February 2026*	*CONYM Board Report as of February 2026*

Dr. Nelson (Nick) Hersh
Dr. John F. Monticello
Dr. J. Martin Palomo
Dr. Scott O. Schulz

Indiana

Ohio

Ontario

Michigan

Western Pennsylvania

Dr. Wellington J. Rody
Pennsylvania Association of Orthodontists Report as of as of February 2026

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