Current Members

• Jeannie Binder, Texas-Houston, editor-in-chief
• Mari Liestman, Marquette, contributing editor
• Emily Williams, Georgia, contributing editor
• Jessica Rudman, Connecticut, contributing editor
• Casey Rhines, Detroit Mercy, contributing editor
• Isabel Pennings, Creighton, contributing editor
• Callista Schulenburg, LECOM, electronic editor
• Shilpa Kudva, Texas A&M, electronic editor
• Frances Moffett, ASDA Staff Liaison

1. Must be an active predoctoral member at the time of application and throughout the term of office.
2. Must be able to attend all required meetings listed below and conference calls when necessary. 
3. Will complete projects or resolutions assigned by the House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
4. Must be able to complete assignments and responsibilities by established deadlines.
5. Experience serving on the Editorial Board is strongly preferred.

• All Board of Trustees Meetings
• Spring Council Meeting 2020
• June Editorial Board Meeting 2020
• Fall Council Meeting 2020
• National Leadership Conference 2020
• ASDA Annual Session 2021 

• Exercises editorial discretion over association publication content.
• Writes or delegates the writing of editorials, articles and other materials.
• Identifies themes for issues.
• Monitors national, regional and local issues relating to dental student needs and interests.

• Works closely with staff to further ASDA’s publication strategy.
• Identifies appropriate article topics and qualified authors to establish a supply of copy for publication consideration.
• Develops criteria for content, authorship and number of editorials, as well as publication of letters to the editor and other opinion manuscripts.
• Coordinates activities necessary for the acquisition of copy and reviews articles.
• Writes and edits articles and other materials as assigned.

• Supervises the activities of the Editorial Board. 
• Approves all council meeting agendas and minutes.
• Mentors Editorial Board members.
• Assists with orientation and transition of new Editorial Board members. 
  

• Presents Editorial Board recommendations to Board of Trustees for consideration.
• Reviews quarterly financial reports. 
• Monitors strategic plan goals. 
• Provides feedback on the budget. 
• Provides feedback on the appointment of national leaders.
• Oversees the work of all council and committee members. 

1. Must be an active predoctoral member at the time of application and throughout the term of office.
2. Must be able to attend all required meetings listed below and conference calls when necessary.
3. Will complete projects or resolutions assigned by the House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
4. Must be able to complete assignments and responsibilities by established deadlines.

• February Editorial Board Meeting 2020
• Spring Council Meeting 2020
• June Editorial Board Meeting 2020
• Fall Council Meeting 2020

• Works closely with staff to further ASDA’s publication strategy. 
• Collaborates with the editor-in-chief to review and develop content in Contour magazine.
• Identifies themes for issues of Contour.
• Monitors national, regional and local issues relating to dental student needs and interests.

• Identifies appropriate article topics and qualified authors to establish copy for publication consideration.
• Develops criteria for content, authorship and number of editorials, as well as publication of letters to the editor and other opinion manuscripts.
• Coordinates activities necessary for the acquisition of copy and reviews articles.
• Writes and edits articles and other materials as assigned.

1. Must be an active predoctoral member at the time of application and throughout the term of office.
2. Must be able to attend all required meetings listed below and conference calls when necessary
3. Will complete projects or resolutions assigned by the House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
4. Must be able to complete assignments and responsibilities by established deadlines.
5. Experience with WordPress technology and blogging is strongly preferred. 
6. Responsible for writing or working with an author to publish one blog post per week. 
7. Must be able to collaborate with the other electronic editor and coordinate blog schedule.

• February Editorial Board Meeting 2020
• Spring Council Meeting 2020
• June Editorial Board Meeting 2020
• Fall Council Meeting 2020

• Works closely with staff to further ASDA’s publication strategy. 
• Exercises editorial discretion over the content of association’s blog.
• Collaborates with the other electronic editor and the editor-in-chief to review and develop collaborative materials between print and electronic media.
• Monitors national, regional and local issues relating to dental student needs and interests.

• Performs duties as assigned by the editor-in-chief
• Identifies appropriate blog topics and contributors and contacts them.
• Writes and edits blog posts and other materials.
• Maintains regular contact with other Editorial Board members and ASDA staff.