2025 Harbor Dental Society Board of Directors & Committee Chairs

President/New Dentist & Mentorship Chair Amir Kazim, DDS

Pres-Elect/HDS Representative for the CDA Board of Component Representatives David Telles, DMD 

Secretary/Editor/Ethics Chair Veronica Greene, DDS, MPH                                       

Treasurer Belinda Balais, DMD                                      

Legislation Chair/Delegation Whip Justin Mull, DMD                                    

Membership Recruit & Retention/Leadership Development Chair Phil R. Melnick, DMD

At-Large Director Donna Marie C. Calima, DMD

At-Large Director Sheryar Aslam, DDS

At-Large Director Marilou Toquero, DMD

At-Large Director Suzie Wong, DMD

At-Large Director Mimi Hernandez-Cabanban, DDS

At-Large Director Manisha Ramchandani, DDS

We encourage you to join as a volunteer leader, mentor, mentee and to find out more about how to get involved, please fill out the volunteer leadership and/or mentorship forms here

Harbor Dental Society will reach out to you to discuss the opportunities available to best align with your your interests and work/life balance. Flexibility, efficiency of time commitment, and productivity that drive positive results with consistent leadership support and training are priorities. Take this opportunity to invest in yourself, to learn, engage, and excel with Harbor Dental Society.

Harbor Dental Society and its board of directors are here for you and look forward to your valued involvement for Harbor's continued success as the flagship of oral healthcare excellence. 

Why get involved? Here are 5 reasons to join us with ongoing benefits to you including:

• Develop and hone mindful leadership skills/competencies to boost your personal growth and professional success
• Gain confidence, have FUN while connecting with your peers and establishing valued, supportive relationships 
• Exchange knowledge, share ideas and give feedback for the betterment of members,  the organization and the profession.
• Contribute to a positive, open and diverse culture with extensive camaraderie opportunities to expand your network.
• Serve with purpose, making a difference in community outreach, promoting excellence in dentistry, to serve members and our dental community in its responsibility to the public

If you have questions, please reach out at Harbor's office, 562.595.6303 or contact Harbor's Executive Director email: Kristin@Harbordentalsociety.org or Harbor's Membership & Events coordinator Makayla Fowler email:Mak@Harbordentalsociety.org