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.
Membership 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 husband and daughter and volunteering with the school PTA.
Immediate Past President Programs 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.
Treasuer
Shimirimana Eliya, RDH
Shim graduated from Texas A&M Caruth school of Dental Hygiene in the spring of 2023. He has served as a delegate, and this is his second year as treasurer. He recently participated in a dental mission to Burundi and hopes to make an impact in other countries around the world.
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!
Secretary
Jessica Smith, RDH
Jessica received her AS in Dental Hygiene from Sanford Brown College in 2012. She received her Master of Science in Dental Hygiene from The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science in 2023. She is currently working on her second master's degree in public health. Jessica is also working to publish her research on The Experiences of Black & African American Dental Hygiene Students in their Journey into the Profession of Dental Hygiene, which she presented at the 2024 ADHA Conference. When she is not working or volunteering as Girl Scout Troop Leader or children's church teacher, she loves traveling and going to track meets with her 3 daughters.