Staff Directory

Meet the Team

We are here to support your practice. Connect with our team members below for help with CE credits, advocacy, billing, and more.

Phone:  (717) 234-5941     Fax: (717) 232-7169     Business Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Administration

Ward Blackwell

Ward Blackwell

Executive Director
Rebecca Von Nieda

Rebecca Von Nieda

Director, Meetings & Administration

rvn@padental.org

ext. 117

Ask me about:

• PDA’s Annual Awards

• Continuing Education Opportunities

• Exhibit Space

Andrea McCormick

Andrea McCormick

Executive Assistant

ahm@padental.org

ext. 106

Ask me about:

• Board of Trustees

• Strategic Forecasting Committee

• Council of Trustee Regions

Susan Walters

Susan Walters

Receptionist

smw@padental.org
ext.100


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Membership

Mary Donlin

Mary Donlin

Director of Membership

med@padental.org

ext. 131

Ask me about:

• PDA's Membership Committee
• PDA's Diversity, Equity and Interprofessional Relationships Committee
• Questions/Concerns about membership
Sarah Adams

Sarah Adams

Component Relations Manager

sma@padental.org

ext. 123

Ask me about:

• Component Resources
• Retirement Membership
• Dues Waiver Requests
Sara Morris

Sara Morris

Member Engagement Coordinator

sjm@padental.org

ext. 134

Ask me about:

• New Dentist Questions

• Transferring Membership either into or out of PA

• Dues Quote to Join

Amanda Bender

Amanda Bender

Membership Coordinator

arb@padental.org
ext.121

Ask me about:

• Questions as a dental student 

• Questions as a resident 

• Membership benefits

Communications

Rob Pugliese

Rob Pugliese

Director of Communications

rap@padental.org

ext. 114

Ask me about:
• Pennsylvania Dental Journal
• Journal Advertising
• Communications and Public Relations Committee

Michelle Berrones

Michelle Berrones

Digital Media Manager

mmb@padental.org

ext. 104

Ask me about:
• Website
• Digital Advertising
• Social Media

Zsofia Kandrot

Zsofia Kandrot

Communications Coordinator

zlk@padental.org

ext. 133

Ask me about:
• NCDHM
• PDA Go
• Ad Hub

Government Relations

Marisa Swarney

Marisa Swarney

Director of Government Relations

mss@padental.org

ext. 116

Ask me about:
• Legislation
• Regulations
• Advocacy

Kathleen Bumpers

Kathleen Bumpers

Government Relations Manager

kek@padental.org

ext. 102

Ask me about:
• Regulations
• Legislation
• Practice Management

Jordan "Moe" Khairat

Jordan "Moe" Khairat

Government Relations Coordinator

jmk@padental.org

ext. 108

Ask me about:
• PADPAC
• Licensure
• Grassroots & Contact Dentists

Finance

Kimberly Crisp

Kimberly Crisp

Director of Accounting

kjc@padental.org

ext. 103

Ask me about:

• Annual Operating Budget

• Financial Reports & Statements

• Annual Audit & Tax Filings

Christopher Persing

Christopher Persing

Senior Staff Accountant

cbp@padental.org

ext. 111

Ask me about:

• Customer invoicing (PA Dental Journal Billings)

• Vendor payment inquiries

• Member dues payments

Stephanie Corish

Stephanie Corish

Staff Accountant

slc@padental.org

ext. 109

Ask me about:

• eDues enrollments & payments

• Dues prepayments

• Member dues payments