The BU ASDA Executive Committee (EC) oversees all operations of BU ASDA. Each committee member also acts as a liaison to chapter committees, working closely with their Chairs and Vice Chairs. Please feel free to contact any of our EC Members if you have any questions about BU ASDA, or their roles on the Executive Committee.
Lindsey Janof
DMD 2019
Hometown: Trumbull, CT
Contact: ljanof@bu.edu
First Delegate/President
Ever since attending her first ASDA sponsored event during orientation week, Lindsey knew she had “ASDA fever”. She was able to see how welcoming and dedicated all the members were to not only their committees, but to each other as well. With the guide of her ASDA Big Sister, Lindsey decided to become Class Representative in her first year, leading to her becoming Second Delegate of our BU ASDA chapter. By working with her colleagues not only from BU, but from the many students she has met through the National Leadership Conference and ASDA Annual Session, Lindsey hopes to help bridge the gap between classroom studies and extracurricular activities. By keeping students connected and more involved in the dental community, students will continue to acquire the necessary qualifications to grow professionally and personally as they journey through dental school.
DMD 2019
Hometown: Trumbull, CT
Contact: ljanof@bu.edu
First Delegate/President
Ever since attending her first ASDA sponsored event during orientation week, Lindsey knew she had “ASDA fever”. She was able to see how welcoming and dedicated all the members were to not only their committees, but to each other as well. With the guide of her ASDA Big Sister, Lindsey decided to become Class Representative in her first year, leading to her becoming Second Delegate of our BU ASDA chapter. By working with her colleagues not only from BU, but from the many students she has met through the National Leadership Conference and ASDA Annual Session, Lindsey hopes to help bridge the gap between classroom studies and extracurricular activities. By keeping students connected and more involved in the dental community, students will continue to acquire the necessary qualifications to grow professionally and personally as they journey through dental school.
Taylor Paek
DMD 2020
Hometown: Clarksville, MD
Contact: taypaek@bu.edu
Second Delegate/Vice President
Taylor attended Boston University for undergrad, and was excited to get involved in ASDA after hearing so much about it during orientation. She wanted to be a part of an association with her peers who shared her interests and passion, and found that in ASDA! From class rep to second delegate, she hopes to continue her involvement to make a positive impact in her chapter and community. Her number one goal is to have as many students involved as possible, so if you have any questions or ideas please reach out at any time!
DMD 2020
Hometown: Clarksville, MD
Contact: taypaek@bu.edu
Second Delegate/Vice President
Taylor attended Boston University for undergrad, and was excited to get involved in ASDA after hearing so much about it during orientation. She wanted to be a part of an association with her peers who shared her interests and passion, and found that in ASDA! From class rep to second delegate, she hopes to continue her involvement to make a positive impact in her chapter and community. Her number one goal is to have as many students involved as possible, so if you have any questions or ideas please reach out at any time!
Asia Yip
DMD 2019
Hometown: Westford, MA
Contact: acyip@bu.edu
Legislative Liaison
Right from the start, Asia knew that she wanted to get involved with the BUGSDM community in a way that would allow her to grow as an individual and future professional. Advocacy Committee sparked her ASDA fever! She knew that being a dentist was more than just academics, but being aware of the legislation that would eventually affect her practice. Asia was drawn to the energy and spark of the Advocacy Committee because of how committed all the members were towards bettering the profession.
DMD 2019
Hometown: Westford, MA
Contact: acyip@bu.edu
Legislative Liaison
Right from the start, Asia knew that she wanted to get involved with the BUGSDM community in a way that would allow her to grow as an individual and future professional. Advocacy Committee sparked her ASDA fever! She knew that being a dentist was more than just academics, but being aware of the legislation that would eventually affect her practice. Asia was drawn to the energy and spark of the Advocacy Committee because of how committed all the members were towards bettering the profession.
Bart Knowles
DMD 2019
Hometown: Lake Orion, MI
Contact: knowlesb@bu.edu
Treasurer
As previous BU ASDA Advocacy Vice Chair, Bart was able to get a taste of what ASDA is all about! He was able to participate in many ASDA events throughout the calendar year and was even able to advocate for dental legislation at both the state and national levels with his ASDA colleagues as well as their ADA counterparts. Striving for further responsibility and involvement, Bart took on an executive committee role this year as the BU ASDA Chapter Treasurer as well as the ASDA District One Financial Coordinator. He's hoping his previous experience in the business world will pay dividends in helping out with the finance aspect of ASDA at both the local and district levels!
DMD 2019
Hometown: Lake Orion, MI
Contact: knowlesb@bu.edu
Treasurer
As previous BU ASDA Advocacy Vice Chair, Bart was able to get a taste of what ASDA is all about! He was able to participate in many ASDA events throughout the calendar year and was even able to advocate for dental legislation at both the state and national levels with his ASDA colleagues as well as their ADA counterparts. Striving for further responsibility and involvement, Bart took on an executive committee role this year as the BU ASDA Chapter Treasurer as well as the ASDA District One Financial Coordinator. He's hoping his previous experience in the business world will pay dividends in helping out with the finance aspect of ASDA at both the local and district levels!
Christine Chiao
DMD 2019
Hometown: Sudbury, MA
Contact: cchiao@bu.edu
Secretary
Christine was born and raised in the suburbs of Boston. Before dental school, Christine did her MPH at BU where she developed a passion for public health and an interest in learning about the social determinants of health. Christine loves to travel and spends time each year in Taipei, Taiwan. In her free time, Christine likes to read and and play with her dog! After seeing all the work ASDA does to enrich student life here at BU, she is super excited to join the ASDA Executive Committee this year!
DMD 2019
Hometown: Sudbury, MA
Contact: cchiao@bu.edu
Secretary
Christine was born and raised in the suburbs of Boston. Before dental school, Christine did her MPH at BU where she developed a passion for public health and an interest in learning about the social determinants of health. Christine loves to travel and spends time each year in Taipei, Taiwan. In her free time, Christine likes to read and and play with her dog! After seeing all the work ASDA does to enrich student life here at BU, she is super excited to join the ASDA Executive Committee this year!
Dr. Joseph Calabrese
DMD
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Tina Valades
DMD
Faculty Advisor
