Staff Directory

Below is a directory of CDS staff members to help you find the best person to answer your inquiry. If you are unsure of whom to contact, please call our main office number at 312.836.7300.

Executive & Administrative Staff 

• Heather Nash, Chief Executive Officer
• Keith Tristano, Chief Financial Officer
• Lennoree Cleary, Office Manager
• Ebenezer Antwi-Nsiah, Accounting Manager
• Nathan Pease, Administrative and Accounting Assistant

Member Services

Joanne Girardi, Director of Member Services

Midwinter Meeting Exhibitor Services

Lisa Girardi, Director of Exhibitor Services

Communications

• Brandy Rhode, Senior Director, Communications and Brand Strategy
• Matthew Novotny, Manager, Member Engagement and Events
• Rachel Schafer, Director of Communications and Marketing

Publications

• Stephanie Sisk, Director of Publications 
• Tom Long, Publications Coordinator/Graphic Designer
• Joseph DeRosier, Staff Writer

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Scientific Programs & Courses

• Dr. Cheryl Mora, DDS, Director of Scientific Programs
• Angela Powell, Administrative Assistant for Scientific Programs

Chicago Dental Society Foundation 

Kristen Weber, Executive Director