Election Results for 2026 Elective Positions

Nov 13, 2026
On November 12, 2026, the following members were elected at the November Membership Meeting at the Dyker Beach Golf Course for elective positions beginning January 1, 2027. The 2026 President Elect, Dr. Phyllis Merlino, will become the President of the Second District Dental Society effective January 1, 2027 succeeding the 2026 President, Dr. Valerie Venterina

Report of the Nominating Committee – 2026

The following slate of nominees for 2027 elective positions, designated by the Nominating Committee, will be reported to the membership at the October 15, 2026 General Membership Meeting.  Elections will take place at the General Membership Meeting on November 12, 2026. 

 

OFFICERS:

President-Elect

Cherry Libramonte

Vice President

Joseph Merola

Secretary

Aia Shalan

Treasurer

Kirstin Wolfe



Board of Trustees – 2 Years

  1. John Demas
5. Stephanie Sager 
  1. Sejndi Rusi
6. Aaron Brandwein
  1. Joann Deleonibus
7. Anthony Agosto
  1. Jose Santana
8. Emma Guzman

 

Delegates to A.D.A. – 1 Year

1.   Paul Teplitsky2.   Alyson Buchalter3. (p) Cherry Libramonte

ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO A.D.A. – 1 Year (in order of preference)

 

1.   Phyllis Merlino2.   Valerie Venterina3.   Kirstin Wolfe
4.   John Demas5.   Emma Guzman

Delegates to NYSDA – 1 Year (in order of preference)

1. President – Phyllis Merlino           6. Christen Carute
2. President Elect – Cherry Libramonte7. Valerie Venterina
3. Vice President - Joseph Merola8. Emma Guzman
4. Secretary – Aia Shalan9. Christopher Bowers
5. RCDS President – Joseph Albanese10. (p) John Demas

ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO NYSDA – 1 Year

1.  Treasurer –  Kirstin Wolfe6. Joann Deleonibus
2.  President Elect RCDS – Eliana Sarit7. Theressa Eliscar-Hewett
3.  Mitchell Mindlin8. Stephanie Sager
4.  Brian Perrone9. Jose  Santana
5.  Anthony Agosto10. (p) Alyson Buchalter

REPRESENTATIVES TO NYSDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND COUNCILS

Council on Dental Benefits (four years to expire June 2031) –  Tricia Quartey-Sagaille

Council on Government Affairs (four years to expire June 2031) –  Valerie Venterina

Council on Peer Review (four years to expire June 2031) –  Gisele Richard

Council on Nominations (one year to expire June 2027) –  John Demas



Members of the 2026 Nominating Committee

Valerie Venterina - Chair, Phyllis Merlino - Recording Secretary, Allison Serpico - Staff

Babak Bina, Alyson Buchalter, Christen Carute, Michael Donato, Emma Guzman, Joseph Merola, Tricia Quartey-Sagaille, Aia Shalan, Paul Teplitsky, Kirstin Wolfe