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About ADA Foundation

The ADA Foundation is the 501(c)3 charitable arm of the American Dental Association. The Foundation encourages hope and health in communities through philanthropy, professional development and recognizing promising leaders in the dental profession. As part of these efforts, the Foundation oversees Give Kids A Smile® and its suite of smile programs like Tiny Smiles and Give Veterans A Smile, in addition to Charitable Assistance Grants, Whiston Leadership Award, and Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award.

Vision & Mission

Vision: Hopeful and healthier communities

Mission: Encouraging hope and health in our communities through philanthropy, professional development and recognizing promising leaders in the dental profession

Board of Directors

Dr. Rita M. Cammarata, DDS
Chair ADA Foundation, ADA Board of Trustee Member

Dr. Julie Frantsve-Hawley, PhD, CAE
Vice Chair ADA Foundation

Dr. Patricia L. Blanton, DDS, MS, PhD

Mr. Steven J. Brady, MBA

Dr. Terry D. Dickinson, DDS

Dr. Theresa S. Gonzales, DMD, MS, MSS, COL, (Retired), USA

Dr. Monica M. Hebl, DDS

Ms. Marie Julien

Mr. Michael Kamp

Dr. Kellie McGinley, DDS

Dr. Janis Moriarty, DMD

Dr. Elizabeth C. Reynolds, DDS

Dr. Michael G. Schmidt, Ph.D., FAAM, FACDHON, FPFAHON

Dr. Nader A. Nadershahi, D.D.S., M.B.A., EdD.
ADA Executive Director

2025-2026 ADAF Board Members:
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Staff Support

Nicole S. Catral, RDH, MHS
Director, Social Responsibility and Philanthropy

Briana Fitzgerald Rowland, MBA
Senior Manager, Philanthropic Programs and International Engagement

Antegoni (Andie) Kyros Simeakis, RDH, MPH, PHDH
Manager, Give Kids A Smile Program

Tracey Schilligo, MS, CFRE
Senior Manager, Philanthropic Programs and Operations

Morgan Schnick
Philanthropy Administrator


Contact Us

ADA Foundation
401 North Michigan Ave
Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60611-4250

ADA Foundation Email: Foundation@ada.org
Phone: 312.440.2500