b'Caitlin Darcey, John Kwan, DDSbecause of AAP Foundation awards that DMD, MSClinical Director,augment their salaries. I have also seen Chairman of FacultyPerioscopy, a Zesthow important the awards are for our Practice; NavalDental Solutionsresidents. The research awards, and Postgraduate DentalCompany especially the Kramer, are very motivating Schoolto students.Assistant Professor ofDr. Kwan has served Periodontics, Uniformed Serviceson the Foundation BoardJose Mellado, DMD University of the Health Sciences for nearly three years. He has broughtPrivate Practice in his prodigious business experience to hisCoral Gables, FLDr. Darcey is a new addition to thevolunteer service and has helped to move Foundation Board. She brings richthe Board forward with new ideas andDr. Mellado fills the role experience from her Naval career, includinginnovation. He says, I have always hadof ABP Representative service as a White House Periodonticsa heart for the AAP Foundation, mainlyon the AAP Foundation Consultant. Dr. Darcey has also participatedto support our specialtys education.Board. This position is assigned by in the AAPs LEAD program and has servedMy former company, Perioscopythe ABP to ensure alignment between the AAP in various volunteer roles. SheIncorporated, and my wife, Deborah, and Ithe two organizations. Since joining says, I am honored to serve our communitypersonally have made it an annual prioritythe Foundation Board in 2016, he has as a member of the Board of Directors! Theto support the Foundation. Being on thebrought enthusiasm, financial acumen, AAPF plays a vital role in our profession,board has been an extension of thatand critical thinking to his Board service. supporting all facets of our communitycommitment.I feel that being primarilyHe and his wife recently established the including young periodontists, research, anda clinician, we must support those whoDr. Jose Mellado and Dr. Ania Cabrerizo academics. I hope to contribute through myteach us to be clinical periodontists. AsFund with the AAP Foundation to support knowledge of organizational leadership anda volunteer educator, I understand theABP events. teamwork stemming from my experienceneed to support academic faculty, and across military dentistry, academia, andas a dental equipment entrepreneur, II enjoy my work with the AAP Foundation professional service. have experience in the world of corporaterepresenting the ABP, the body that I dentistry.I truly believe that the AAPbelieve gives validity to our profession. Purnima Kumar, DDS, PhDFoundation is a very important part of theIn conjunction with the Foundation, Professor of Periodontology,future of our specialty! we promote new advancements in our The Ohio State University profession and work together to achieve Lisa Masters, common goals.Dr. Kumar is also aDDS, MS recent addition to the AAP Foundation Board ofAssociate Clinical Directors. With experienceProfessor, UniversityErin ODonnell on AAP committees, Dr. Kumarof Texas HealthDotzler, MPP brings a wealth of leadership skills.Science Center atExecutive Director, San Antonio DentalAAPOne of the most important elements of aSchool successful enterprise is a robust successionPrivate Practice in San Antonio, TX The Executive Director plan. Our specialty needs a new generationof the AAP sits on the AAP Foundation of clinical, scientific, and academic leaders,Dr. Masters has been active in herBoard of Directors in an ex-officio (non-now more than ever. My why in joiningsupport of the AAP Foundation sincevoting) role. This helps ensure alignment the AAPF Board of Directors is because I2003. She adds, I agreed to serveand communication between the two want to help explore directions for growth,on the Foundation Board of Directorsorganizations. Ms. ODonnell Dotzler create new opportunities for mentoring andbecause I have seen how importantsays, The alignment between AAPF and development, and contribute to maintainingthe Foundation is to academics andAAP is critical to developing the future this impressive trajectory of creating thecontinuing our specialty. As a part-timeleaders in periodontics, and we share leaders of tomorrow. Together, we can faculty member, I have seen younga responsibility to cultivate the best defy gravity. practitioners join our department and dedicate themselves to educationContinued on page 48AAP Periospectives| 47'