Academy of Alumni & Friends Constitution and Bylaws
Academy of Alumni & Friends Board
Officers
| NAme | Title |
|---|---|
| Dr. Kris Harth | President |
| Dr. Tamara-Kay Tibby | Vice President |
| Dr. Brian Rask | 2nd Vice President |
Past Presidents
| Name |
|---|
| Dr. Diane Piper Hilton |
| Dr. Judith Rodriguez-Bec |
| Dr. Brett Zak |
| Dr. Craig Oldham |
| Dr. Robert Fields |
| Dr. Jan Westberry |
| Dr. Eddie Martin |
Members at Large
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Geraldine M. Ferris | |
| Dr. Shreena B. Patel |
District Representatives
| NAme | District |
|---|---|
| Dr. Steve Cochran | Northeast |
| Dr. Andrew E. Trammell | Northwest |
| Dr. Robert LaLane | Atlantic |
| Dr. Rafael Urbino | South Florida |
| Dr. Alana Keough | Central |
| Dr. Lee Anne Keough | Central |
| Dr. Nancy Horton | West Coast |
| Dr. Si McAninch | West Coast |
Faculty Representatives
| Name | title |
|---|---|
| Dr. Pamela Sandow | Clinical Professor & Associate Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid |
| Dr. Venita J. Sposetti |
Ex Officio Members
| Name | title |
|---|---|
| Dr. A. Isabel Garcia | Dean, UF College of Dentistry |
Class Leaders
| Class | Name |
|---|---|
| 1976 (Charter) | Dr. Paul L. Benjamin |
| 1976 (Charter) | Dr. Bill Marchese |
| 1977 (Beta) | Dr. Marvin Wells |
| 1978 (Gamma) | Dr. James Haddix |
| 1979 (Delta) | Dr. Esteban Mulkay |
| 1980 (Epsilon) | |
| 1981 (Zeta) | Dr. Bruce D. Manne |
| 1981 (Zeta) | Dr. Jacqui Gilbert Farnham |
| 1982 (Eta) | Dr. Jay Garlitz |
| 1983 (Theta) | Dr. Mark Mautner |
| 1983 (Theta) | Dr. Steve Parker |
| 1984 (Iota) | Dr. Jan Westberry |
| 1985 (Kappa) | Dr. Henry Rozen |
| 1986 (Lambda) | Dr. Matt McLellan |
| 1986 (Lambda) | Dr. Belkis Z. Musalen-Jones |
| 1987 | Drs. Rei & Martha Gonzalez |
| 1988 (Nu) | Dr. Frank “Dusty” May |
| 1989 (Xi) | |
| 1990 (Omicron) | Dr. Michael Danze |
| 1991 (Pi) | Dr. Rosario Aviles |
| 1992 (Rho) | Dr. Daniel McSherry |
| 1993 (Sigma) | Dr. Adam Strimer |
| 1994 (Tau) | Dr. Gregory Goodreau |
| 1995 (Upsilon) | Dr. Shari Witkoff |
| 1996 (Phi) | Dr. Twyla Roberts |
| 1997 (Chi) | Dr. Peter G. Lemieux |
| 1998 (Psi) | Dr. Jeff Ottley |
| 1999 (Omega) | Dr. Julie A. Vavruska |
| 2000 | Dr. Lance Karp |
| 2000 | Dr. Tamara-Kay Tibby |
| 2000 | Dr. Douglas Fabiani |
| 2001 | Dr. Michael Hess |
| 2002 | Dr. Shawn Perce |
| 2003 | Dr. Stephanie Reeder |
| 2003 | Dr. Sheryl Brady Ely |
| 2004 | Dr. Brian Rask |
| 2005 | Dr. Diane Piper-Hilton |
| 2006 | Dr. Julie Geiger |
| 2007 | Dr. Meenal Patel |
| 2008 | Dr. Kristopher Harth |
| 2008 | Dr. Matthew Nawrocki |
| 2008 | Dr. Andrew Nawrocki |
| 2009 | Dr. Yehuda Benjamin |
| 2010 | Dr. Philip Hedger |
| 2011 | Dr. Brittney Craig |
| 2012 | Dr. Brandon Greenwalt |
| 2012 | Dr. Norbert Camacho |
| 2012 | Dr. Laura Benjamin |
| 2013 | Dr. Melissa Alfonso |
| 2014 | Dr. Lauren C. Dupre |
| 2015 | |
| 2016 | Dr. Jonathan D. Scott |
| 2017 | Dr. Asher Adamec |
| 2018 | Dr. William Baldock |
| 2019 | Dr. Claire Sayoc |
| 2020 | Dr. Matthew Dawley |
| 2021 | Dr. Victor Chan |
| 2022 | Dr. Carson Smith |
| 2023 | Dr. Liza Kanter |
| 2024 | Dr. Arjeet Tipirneni |
Academy of Alumni & Friends History
In 1967, a group of 100 dentists in Florida formed The Academy 100 to support efforts in the state to create a dental school at the University of Florida. The University of Florida College of Dentistry has enjoyed tremendous support in the past from the Academy One Hundred and the Dental Alumni Association, which formed after we began graduating dental students. In 2002 both groups voted to join together into one collective organization known as the Academy of Alumni and Friends, or AAF, officially began in 2003.
Why Give?
Support to the Academy of Alumni and Friends Annual Fund helps to continue a long-standing tradition of helping the college improve the quality of its programs for students. By providing funding for academic enrichment and student programs, the Academy of Alumni and Friends Annual Fund ensures that the college’s outstanding students have the resources necessary to prepare them for a professional career in dentistry.
Gifts to the College of Dentistry support:
- Student Initiatives
- Dental Student Academic Support
- Family Day
- White Coat Ceremony
- Commencement
- Scholarships
- Senior Banquets
- Student Service Trips
- Faculty Support
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Support to the Academy of Alumni and Friends Annual Fund helps to continue a long-standing tradition of helping the college improve the quality of its programs for students.