Council on Membership
Mission Statement
The mission of the Council on Membership is to assess the needs of all California dentists, and to address those needs through the development, coordination and implementation of programs designed to promote the success, health, welfare and diversity of CDA membership. To this end, the council undertakes activities intended to maximize the accessibility, usefulness and relevance of CDA's services, programs and membership benefits, which in turn will enhance membership recruitment and retention efforts.
Primary Duties
1. Coordinate association membership recruitment and retention activities, including liaison with local components, development of programs/campaigns and membership marketing.
2. Develop and recommend membership-related policies, including updates to the CDA Membership Policies and Procedures Manual.
3. Recommend, monitor and oversee membership services programs.
4. Develop and monitor all student membership programs.
5. Maintain membership records, billing/dues collections, and statistical data collection.
6. Oversee activities to encourage diversity of the membership and leadership of CDA.
Time Requirements
Council Meetings - 4 one-day meetings
Qualifications/Special Skills and Knowledge
1. Leadership experience in organized dentistry, preferably in membership services, or alternative comparable experience, as appropriate.
2. Part-time dental school faculty members with emphasis on student-related activities (*Two council members maximum.)
Terms of Office
The members of the Council on Membership shall be elected to a term of three years. The consecutive tenure of a member of the Council on Membership shall be limited to two full terms of three years each.
| Current Council Members | Component |
| Nita Vivek Dixit, DDS, Chair | San Fernando Valley DS |
| Steven L Cohen, DDS | Santa Clara County DS |
| Mohamad S. Kholaki, DDS | San Gabriel Valley DS |
| Que Van Le, DMD | Santa Clara County DS |
| Natasha Anne Lee, DDS | San Francisco DS |
| Oariona Lowe, DDS | Tri-County DS |
| Mark E. Tarica, DDS, Chair | Los Angeles DS |
| Staff Support: Ayme McMillan, Member Administrator Member Programs 916.554.4972 ayme.mcmillan@cda.org |