Leadership Team

Guiding the future of modern orthodontics with innovation, expertise, and a shared commitment.

Leadership Team

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Dr. Jeffrey Kwong

President

Dr. Rita Chuang

President Elect

Dr. Sona Bekmezian

Secretary-Treasurer

Dr. Mark Rashidi

Immediate Past President

Sam Berro CAO Board Member 2019

Dr. Jose Castillo

Board Member

Dr. Hedi Kermani

Board Member

Dr. Katie King - Board Member at California Association of Orthodontists

Dr. Katie King

Board Member

Dr. Damon Szymanowski

Board Member

Dr. Sheetal Patil

Board Member

Tarek Abousheta - Board Certified Orthodontist | California Association of Orthodontists

Dr. Tarek Abousheta

Board Member

Dr. Mona Bajestan - Board Member at California Association of Orthodontists

Dr. Mona Bajestan

Board Member

Dr. Michael Ricupito

Board Member

Jen Bennett

Executive Director