VAPD Welcomes New Board Members

The Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (VAPD) is pleased to welcome its new leadership team for the coming term. These dedicated pediatric dentists will guide the Academy’s efforts to support its members, advocate for children’s oral health, and advance pediatric dentistry across Virginia.

The 2026–2028 VAPD leadership team includes:

• Dr. Karina Miller - President
• Dr. Pallavi Singh - President-Elect
• Dr. Zara Zahid - Secretary/Treasurer
• Dr. Jayakumar Jayaraman - Immediate Past President
• Dr. Swara Fadnis - Central District Trustee
• Dr. Tiffany Williams - Easter District Trustee
• Dr. Rishita Jaju - Northern District Trustee
• Dr. Hayley Parks - Western District Trustee
• Continuing to serve as the VAPD's Liaison to the SSPD is Dr. Elizabeth Berry.
• Continuing to serve as the VAPD's Public Policy Advocate is Dr. Joyce Fernandes.

Please join us in congratulating the new VAPD leadership team and wishing them a successful year of service!