About ADA Foundation

The ADA Foundation is the 501(c)3 charitable arm of the American Dental Association. The Foundation encourages hope and health in communities through philanthropy, professional development and recognizing promising leaders in the dental profession. As part of these efforts, the Foundation oversees Give Kids A Smile® and its suite of smile programs like Tiny Smiles and Give Veterans A Smile, in addition to Charitable Assistance Grants, Whiston Leadership Award, and Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award.

Vision & Mission

Vision: Hopeful and healthier communities

Mission: Encouraging hope and health in our communities through philanthropy, professional development and recognizing promising leaders in the dental profession

Board of Directors
  • Rita M. Cammarata, DDS
    Chair ADA Foundation, ADA Board of Trustee Member
  • Julie Frantsve-Hawley, PhD, CAE
    Vice Chair ADA Foundation
    Assistant Professor, A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
    Assistant Professor, A.T. Still University’s College of Graduate Health Studies
    Strategic Advisor of Evidence-Based Medicine, Sjogren's Foundation
  • Patricia L. Blanton, DDS, MS, PhD
    Professor Emeritus, Biomedical Sciences, TAMUS/BCD
    Past Dean, The Medical University of South Carolina, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
    Practicing Periodontist and Implantologist
  • Steven J. Brady, MBA
    Vice President, Liberty Dental Plan
  • Shapiro, Elizabeth A., D.D.S., J.D., C.A.E.
    ADA Interim Executive Director
  • Theresa S. Gonzales, DMD, MS, MSS, COL, (Retired), USA
    Chair, Department of Advanced Specialty Sciences
    Professor and Director, Ryan White Dental Clinic
    Medical University of South Carolina
    James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
  • Monica M. Hebl, DDS
    Board of Trustees Member
  • Marie Julien
    ASDA Member Representative
  • Michael Kamp
    Executive Director, Emerging Markets, US Dental at Henry Schein
  • Kellie McGinley, DDS
    New Dentist Member Representative
    Pediatric Dentist, Reno NV
  • Janis Moriarty, DMD
    General Dentist, Winchester MA
  • Michael G. Schmidt, Ph.D., FAAM, FACDHON, FPFAHON
    Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
    Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
    Professor of Biomedical and Community Health Sciences

2025-2026 ADAF Board Members (PDF)

Staff Support

Nicole S. Catral, RDH, MHS
Director, Social Responsibility and Philanthropy

Briana Fitzgerald Rowland, MBA
Senior Manager, Philanthropic Programs and International Engagement

Antegoni (Andie) Kyros Simeakis, RDH, MPH, PHDH
Manager, Give Kids A Smile Program

Tracey Schilligo, MS, CFRE
Senior Manager, Philanthropic Programs and Operations

Morgan Schnick
Philanthropy Administrator


Contact Us

ADA Foundation
401 North Michigan Ave
Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60611-4250

ADA Foundation Email: Foundation@ada.org
Phone: 312.440.2500