Executive committee
#theEC
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.
Monica Schmidt
DMD 2017
Hometown: Morris Plains, New Jersey
Contact: monica01@bu.edu
First Delegate/ President
Monica, originally from NJ, is a proud Gettysburg College "bullet.” Her passion for ASDA began during her first-year orientation social at Dillon’s on Boylston Street. She was amazed by the number of events and activities that ASDA provides for dental and pre-dental students! A few months later, she decided to attend the ASDA National Leadership Conference in Chicago where she contracted the ASDA FEVER. It was so bad that she jumped right into the opportunity of attending Annual Session in Anaheim, CA and then became the BU ASDA Treasurer— this was a whole lot of ASDA for her first year of dental school, but she loved every minute of it.
It is an honor to be the first delegate of our ASDA chapter. Our students are extremely involved in our activities and each committee brings a different perspective to the table! We are a diverse group of students, each with different viewpoints, ideas, and areas of expertise. She has the same goal in mind as the rest of BUASDA -- to win the “Ideal Chapter” award at next year’s Annual Session!
"We have passion, motivation, energy, and determination."
DMD 2017
Hometown: Morris Plains, New Jersey
Contact: monica01@bu.edu
First Delegate/ President
Monica, originally from NJ, is a proud Gettysburg College "bullet.” Her passion for ASDA began during her first-year orientation social at Dillon’s on Boylston Street. She was amazed by the number of events and activities that ASDA provides for dental and pre-dental students! A few months later, she decided to attend the ASDA National Leadership Conference in Chicago where she contracted the ASDA FEVER. It was so bad that she jumped right into the opportunity of attending Annual Session in Anaheim, CA and then became the BU ASDA Treasurer— this was a whole lot of ASDA for her first year of dental school, but she loved every minute of it.
It is an honor to be the first delegate of our ASDA chapter. Our students are extremely involved in our activities and each committee brings a different perspective to the table! We are a diverse group of students, each with different viewpoints, ideas, and areas of expertise. She has the same goal in mind as the rest of BUASDA -- to win the “Ideal Chapter” award at next year’s Annual Session!
"We have passion, motivation, energy, and determination."
Lindsey Janof
DMD 2019
Hometown: Trumbull, CT
Contact: ljanof@bu.edu
Second Delegate/Vice 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
Second Delegate/Vice 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.
Shawn Jones
DMD 2018
St. George, Utah
Contact: shawnj@bu.edu
Legislative Liaison
Shawn grew up in the desert of Southwestern Utah. He loves being outside hiking, swimming, golfing and playing soccer and volleyball with his wife. Shawn’s ASDA fever sparked when he attended ASDA Annual Session in March of 2015. He saw that by doing little things now, we all can make dentistry the profession we have hoped and dreamed it would be. He knows the importance of each one of us being up to date and knowledgeable of the major issues affecting dentists and our patients. He believes that each of us can better the future of dentistry by reaching out to legislators and informing them of our stance on different issues. Shawn understands that each member is different and can come together to advocate to better our profession.
DMD 2018
St. George, Utah
Contact: shawnj@bu.edu
Legislative Liaison
Shawn grew up in the desert of Southwestern Utah. He loves being outside hiking, swimming, golfing and playing soccer and volleyball with his wife. Shawn’s ASDA fever sparked when he attended ASDA Annual Session in March of 2015. He saw that by doing little things now, we all can make dentistry the profession we have hoped and dreamed it would be. He knows the importance of each one of us being up to date and knowledgeable of the major issues affecting dentists and our patients. He believes that each of us can better the future of dentistry by reaching out to legislators and informing them of our stance on different issues. Shawn understands that each member is different and can come together to advocate to better our profession.
Luis Perez
DMD 2018
Bogota, Colombia and then immigrated to North Miami, FL
Contact: lpz@bu.edu
Treasurer
I love being part of ASDA because it's how we, as students, can shape our own experience in dental school! Specifically, the BU ASDA chapter is a chapter that has shown to be willing to lead and show the other schools how it is done and that is something which I value and aspire to play my part in as well.
DMD 2018
Bogota, Colombia and then immigrated to North Miami, FL
Contact: lpz@bu.edu
Treasurer
I love being part of ASDA because it's how we, as students, can shape our own experience in dental school! Specifically, the BU ASDA chapter is a chapter that has shown to be willing to lead and show the other schools how it is done and that is something which I value and aspire to play my part in as well.
McAllister Castelaz
DMD 2017
Cleveland, OH
Contact: mcat17@bu.edu
Secretary
McAllister hails from the suburban outskirts of Cleveland, OH and is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University. She enjoys reading, Instagramming pictures of her dog, and bringing various homemade confections to class. McAllister first became involved with BU ASDA as a member of the Fundraising Committee during her first year and continue her involvement with Fundraising through her second year. As a Fourth Year, she is returning for another year as Secretary and provides further support to BU ASDA by providing communication regarding events and opportunities for involvement in the chapter, while keeping things organized behind the scenes. McAllister is incredibly excited to continue to grow BU ASDA as we strive for #idealboston2017!
DMD 2017
Cleveland, OH
Contact: mcat17@bu.edu
Secretary
McAllister hails from the suburban outskirts of Cleveland, OH and is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University. She enjoys reading, Instagramming pictures of her dog, and bringing various homemade confections to class. McAllister first became involved with BU ASDA as a member of the Fundraising Committee during her first year and continue her involvement with Fundraising through her second year. As a Fourth Year, she is returning for another year as Secretary and provides further support to BU ASDA by providing communication regarding events and opportunities for involvement in the chapter, while keeping things organized behind the scenes. McAllister is incredibly excited to continue to grow BU ASDA as we strive for #idealboston2017!
Dr. Joseph Calabrese
DMD
Faculty Advisor
DMD
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Tina Valades
DMD
Faculty Advisor
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