Jean Hall, DHEd, RDH, CHES®, President, Corresponding Secretary
Jean graduated from Farmingdale State College with her associate and bachelor degrees in dental hygiene. She went on to receive a Master of Science in public health at Touro College and most recently received a Doctorate in Health Education from A.T. Still University, College of Graduate Health Studies. She was a student member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association while in the associate program and converted to professional membership upon graduation. Jean has held several other positions on the LIDHA board. On the state level, Jean served as Delegate to NYDHA, Director to NYDHA, and is past NYDHA president. Jean is passionate about moving dental hygiene forward and has participated in many Oral Health Advocacy days in Albany and Washington D.C.
Rosalie Forrester, MS, RDH, VP Membership Services
Rosalie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Farmingdale State College. She was a full-time clinical dental hygienist in private practice for 20 years. Rosalie earned her Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in dental hygiene from Farmingdale State College. With aspirations of becoming an educator outside of clinical practice, she went on to earn her Master of Science at the University at Albany and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in educational leadership at the University of New England. She remains active in her community’s local events in support of her profession and looks forward to becoming more involved by serving on the board as LIDHA’s VP of membership.
Loretta Mariano, DHSc, RDH, Treasurer
Loretta earned an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences, an associate degree in dental hygiene, and a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from Farmingdale State College, NY. Continuing her education, she earned a master’s degree in dental hygiene with a concentration on teaching in higher education from the University of Bridgeport, CT. In 2020, she completed a doctoral degree in health sciences from the University of Bridgeport, CT, performing original research on dexterity examinations as a preadmission criterion in dental hygiene programs. Loretta has worked in clinical practice for 25 years and currently holds a full-time position as an assistant professor in the dental hygiene department at Farmingdale State College where she teaches clinic, community, and public health courses. Loretta is a member of the PHI KAPPA PHI Honor Society, ADEA, ADHA, and LIDHA. She is active in the profession as a mentor, advocate, presenter, author, and educator, and is passionate about community outreach and volunteerism. Focusing on moving the profession forward, she also serves as director, treasurer, and alternate director for LIDHA.
Allison Castro, MPH, RDH, Editor
Allison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Farmingdale State College. She earned her associate and bachelor degrees in dental hygiene from Farmingdale State College. Allison went on to receive her Master of Public Health degree with the University at Albany and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in educational leadership at the University of New England. She has been a dental hygienist for more than 15 years with clinical experience in general, periodontal, cosmetic, and prosthodontic practices, as well as within a hospital setting. An advocate of community public health outreach, she remains active in her community’s local events in support of her profession and public service. Allison looks forward to becoming more involved by serving on the board as LIDHA’s Editor and proudly represents Long Island dental hygienists as a delegate to NYDHA.
Tamara Faure, EdD, RDH, Recording Secretary
Tamara earned an associate and bachelor’s degrees in dental hygiene through Farmingdale State College. She received a master’s in health care administration through Utica College. She continued her education and earned her Doctor of Education degree through Maryville University. Tamara has been practicing clinically for 15 years and specializes in pediatrics and patients with special needs. Tamara is an Assistant Professor and Radiology Coordinator at Farmingdale State College. She is a member of the National Dental Hygiene Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, and American Dental Hygienist’s’ Association. Tamara enjoys presenting oral health education to elementary school-aged, pre-school aged children and spreading awareness of the special needs’ population to dental providers and hygiene students.
Isis Marsh, MS, RDH, Director to NYDHA
Isis obtained her Associate’s degree from York City College of Technology and her bachelor’s from Farmingdale State University. She has practiced dental hygiene for nearly 25 years, specializing in pediatric care, cosmetic dentistry, and periodontal and implant care. With aspirations for education, Isis began teaching at NYCCT and went on to earn her Master’s in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology at the University of Albany. She is passionate about inter-and-intra-professional collaboration to progress the landscape of dental hygiene practice for the next generation of hygienists. Isis volunteers with surrounding communities to provide oral health screenings and care to children and adults and fondly represents Long Island dental hygienists as a delegate to NYDHA.
Kathleen Malico, BSDH, RDH, CE Coordinator
Kathy earned her Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene degrees from Farmingdale State College. Kathleen worked in private practice for over 30 years and currently works full time for LIBERTY Dental Plan as the Dental Wellness Coordinator, providing dental education and dental screenings in schools throughout New York City. Kathy has been LIDHA’s President, VP Membership, Delegate to the NY Dental Hygienists’ Association (NYDHA) and Alternate Director to NYDHA. She has also held positions with NYDHA as VP Governmental Affairs and Public Policy, NYDHA Alternate Delegate and NYDHA Delegate to ADHA. Kathy lives in Suffolk County with her husband and three daughters.