AAED Committee Roster

COMMITTEE & TASK FORCE ROSTERS 2026

APPROVED January 27, 2025

ANNUAL MEETING PLANNING COMMITTEE - 2026: Tasked with the purpose of assisting AAED management in the planning and execution of the 2025 AAED Annual Meeting. Responsibilities include development and implementation of corporate sponsorship program as well as annual silent auction activities.

2025-2026 President

PARAVINA, Rade

Program Co-Chairs

CHU, Steve | JANAKIEVSKI, Jim | RITTER, Andre

Local Arrangements Chair

CELENZA, Vinny

A/V Chair

MARGEAS, Bob

Silent Auction Co-Chairs

KRIVITSKY AALAM Alina | AALAM Alexandre

Corporate Relations Co-Chairs

BRISMAN, Steve | SAMENI, Abdi

Golf Event Chair

(No Golf Event in 2026)

Board Liaison to Silent Auction Subcommittee

JANAKIEVSKI, Jim

Board Liaison to Corporate Relations Subcommittee

NORDLAND, Peter

Staff Liaison: Manager of Meetings

WHITE, Marcia

Staff Liaison: Meetings Coordinator

GOEDDE-BOSCH, Paula

Staff Liaison: Education & Sponsorship Manager

GILLESPIE, Sara

Staff Liaison: Executive Director

JACKSON, Joe

AWARDS COMMITTEE:To develop criteria for the recognition of significant contributions and/or achievements, consistent with the goals and mission of the Academy, and to make recommendations related to the granting of these awards on a regular basis.

Chair

PARAVINA, Rade

Member-at-large

CHU, Steve

Member-at-large

PARAVINA, Rade

Member-at-large

KOIS, John

Member-at-large

PAQUETTE, Jacinthe

Member-at-large

TARNOW, Dennis

Staff Liaison: Executive Director

JACKSON, Joe

CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS COMMITTEE: To accurately maintain, monitor compliance, make recommendations, and serve as a source to interpret the Academy’s governing documents, as well as offer amendments based on actions taken by the Executive Council and/or the General Assembly.

Immediate Past President, Chair

KINZER, Gregg

Second Past President

CHU, Steve

Third Past President

BRUCIA, Jeff

Fourth Past President

MALAMENT, Ken

Fifth Past President

SWIFT, Ed

Staff Liaison: Executive Director

JACKSON, Joe

CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE: To develop a record of speakers and topics from previous AAED conferences and assist the Annual Meeting committee with the development of topics and speakers at the forefront of the profession (supports ADA CERP compliance).

Chair

BRUCIA, Jeff

Member-at-large

MALAMENT, Ken

Member-at-large

JANAKIEVSKI, Jim

Member-at-large

TARNOW, Dennis

Member-at-large

KINZER, Gregg

Member-at-large

BLATZ, Markus

Staff Liaison: Education Manager

GILLESPIE, Sara

FELLOWSHIP PRESENTATION PANEL – 2026 Tasked with developing the guidelines and protocol for evaluating the Associate members who are seeking elevation to Fellow by presenting a scientific presentation with question-and-answer period prior to the start of the annual conference. This panel will also act as the evaluating body onsite at each annual meeting. Terms are 2 years, with 2 committee members rotating off each year. Consider that chair position is for 2 years, pending EC and committee agreement.

Chair

VENCE, Brian (2026-2027)

Member-at-large

MALAMENT, Ken

Member-at-large

BRISMAN, Steve

Member-at-large

KNIGHT, Doug

Member-at-large

BLATZ, Markus

Member-at-large

NEVINS, Marc

Member-at-large

CHU, Stephen

Staff Liaison: Executive Director

JACKSON, Joe

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE: Assists in the development of an annual budget for review and action by the Executive Council, monitor and/or offer financial policy and coordinate approved audit procedures.

Treasurer, Chair

YOSHIDA, Aki

President Elect

LESAGE, Brian

Vice President

NORDLAND, Peter

Immediate Past President

KINZER, Gregg

Second Past President

CHU, Steve

Member-at-large

BRISMAN, Steve

Staff Liaison: Executive Director

JACKSON, Joe

COMMUNICATION & WEBSITE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: To serve as an advisory committee to the Executive Council to assist with ideas and resources to enhance AAED’s website and marketing efforts.

Chair

LESAGE, Brian

Member-at-large

MCLAREN, Ed

Member-at-large

NORDLAND, Peter

Member-at-large

BRISMAN, Ed

Member-at-large

SAMENI, Abdi

Member-at-large

KINZER, Gregg

Member-at-large

SCHOENBAUM, Todd

Member-at-large

WAGNER, David

Staff Liaison: Marketing Manager

TBD

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: To review the qualifications and eligibility of candidates for membership and/or member classification actions; monitor required attendance at AAED Annual Meetings; make recommendations to the Executive Council as outlined in the Bylaws, as well as coordinate the official communications related to these items.

Immediate Past President, Chair

KINZER, Gregg

President

PARAVINA, Rade

President Elect

LESAGE, Brian

Second Past President

CHU, Stephen

Member-at-large

ALLEN, Pat

Member-at-large

JANAKIEVSKI, Jim

Member-at-large

ONTIVEROS, Joe

Member-at-large

SAITO, Hanae

Staff Liaison: Executive Director

JACKSON, Joe

DEVELOPMENT & MENTORSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE OF MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: To focus on long-term health, vitality, and the future of the Academy by developing a 5-10 year membership development plan.

Immediate Past President, Chair

KINZER, Gregg

President

PARAVINA, Rade

Additional Past President

BRUCIA, Jeff

Staff Liaison: Executive Director

JACKSON, Joe

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: To coordinate a call for nominations and recommend a slate of candidates for AAED elective positions, according to the requirements for notification, candidate eligibility, and election procedures.

Second Past President, Chair

CHU, Steve

President

PARAVINA, Rade

Immediate Past President

KINZER, Gregg

Member-at-large

SULIKOWSKI Alan

Member-at-large

JANAKIEVSKI, Jim

Staff Liaison: Executive Director

JACKSON, Joe

PAST PRESIDENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: To serve in an advisory capacity to offer guidance to the Executive Council related to the Academy’s direction and policies, and to serve as “hosts” for speakers, new members, and invited guests at events.

Immediate Past President, Chair

KINZER, Gregg

Current President

PARAVINA, Rade

President Elect

LESAGE, Brian

All Past Presidents

ALL PAST PRESIDENTS

No Staff Liaison

N/A

RESEARCH COMMITTEE: To coordinate the solicitation and review of applications for AAED research grants and encourage dialogue with the dental schools related to esthetics in dentistry.

Chair

PARAVINA, Rade

Member-at-large

BUNEK, Sabiha

Member-at-large

NEVINS, Marc

Member-at-large

BLATZ, Markus

Member-at-large

CHRISTENSEN, Rella

Member-at-large

SCHOENBAUM, Todd