The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has named its 2026-2027 board of directors.
Jessica August, MSDH, RDH, CDA, begins her one-year term as president.
Additional officers include:
- Christina Emmert, RDH, of Rockford, IL, as president-elect
- Jody Berinato, RDH, of Parkville, MD, as vice president
- Laura I.M. Green, RDH, MEd, of Sandy, UT, treasurer
The board’s directors at large are:
- Jennifer Avery, RDH, MPH, of Benton, AR
- Amanda Berthiaume, MSDH, RDH, of Springfield, MA
- Leciel Bono, RDH, MS, EdD, of Aberdeen, ID
- Maureen Brown, MS-HIED, RDH, of Rockwall, TX
- Shawna Greer, RDH, MDH, of Humble, TX
- Hali Householder, RDH, of Greenwood, IN
- Laura Vanderwerf, RDH, CDA of Cornelius, OR




















