Leadership

President
Ariel Laporte, RDH
Ariel graduated Valedictorian from Concorde Career College in Dallas, Fall of 2018. She has served as President of SCADHA, delegate and two years as 2nd VP for DDHA. When she is not serving in her community, she spends time with her husband and fur babies as well as performs in her band Against All Odds.

Treasurer
Chelsea Moorman, BSDH, FADHA
Chelsea Moorman, RDH, BS, FADHA currently serves as treasurer but has been involved in the executive board since graduation in various roles for DDHA. She works for Dr. Jonathan Clemetson in a private practice that specializes in special care dentistry and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. When she is not working or volunteering, she enjoys yoga, going on walks with her dog and husband, and playing Bingo!

President-Elect
Jessica Smith, RDH, MS
Jessica graduated from Sanford Brown College Dallas in 2012 and obtain her Master's degree in Dental Health with concentration in Public Health in 2023 from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston,MA. She currently works full time as Dental Hygienist in Dallas. When she is not working or volunteering as a dental hygienist, she's a Girl Scout Troop leader and Children's church teacher at her church. She loves traveling and going to track meets with her three daughters.

Treasuer
Amy Frederiksen, BSDH
Amy graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry – Caruth School of Dental Hygiene in 2002
earning her a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She has been an active member of ADHA
since her graduation. Amy was President of her local component, DDHA, from 2007-2009. She held the position of 2nd Vice President/Membership for DDHA up until 2015. She is currently a Co-Treasurer for DDHA. She also represents DDHA as a delegate to TDHA’s Annual Session, where she enjoys networking and staying current with hygiene advancements. Amy works as a fulltime Dental Hygienist in Garland. She spends her free time working on her vintage 1981 Airstream, camping, and spending time with the grandkids.

First Vice President
Kassandra Bowie, BSDH
Kassandra graduated from Tyler Junior College in 2002 and received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2013 from Northern Arizona University. She has served as secretary, delegate, TDHA trustee, and Student Connections chairman. When she is not helping people improve their smiles, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Secretary
Jessica Hipnar, RDH
Jessica graduated from Dallas College in 2023 with her Associates in Dental Hygiene. She has served as delegate and social media chair for DDHA for two years and is excited to also take on the role of secretary. When she is not working or serving her community, Jessica enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and golden retriever, Toby.

Second Vice President
Rebecca Levy, RDH, BS, MS
Rebecca earned her Associate’s in Dental Hygiene from Wharton County Junior College in 2010 then went on to complete a Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene in 2014 and a Master’s in Health Studies in 2021 from Texas Woman’s University. She currently serves as a delegate for Dallas Dental Hygienist’s Association and is excited to serve as 2nd VP. When she’s not working as a hygienist, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her daughter and volunteering with the school PTA.

TDHA Trustee
Destinni Zimmerman, RDH
Destinni is devoted to her family which includes her kids, dogs, and partner. She has been working in dentistry since 2016, but began my journey as a RDH in 2023. Destinni is passionate about her profession and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a focus in dental hygiene. Outside of the operatory, she loves experiencing new places and foods, listening to live music, hiking/running, bike adventures to coffee shops, and generally just enjoy being outside and adventurous.


