Meet Your 2025-2026 Officers
President
Monica Franklin, DHSc, CDA, CRDH, currently serves as the Dean of Health Sciences at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Now in her second term as president of the Northeast Florida Dental Hygienists' Association (NEFDHA), she continues to champion the values of connection, collaboration, and community. Monica encourages all dental hygienists to build meaningful relationships—whether by engaging with peers, attending in-person continuing education (CE) and social events, or actively participating in community outreach. She is honored and excited to serve as the NEFDHA president for the 2025–2026 term.
President Elect
Kaitlyn Ward, CRDH
Vice President
Becky Harris has been practicing Dental Hygiene since February of 2000. Currently she works as adjunct professor at FSCJ and Part-time chairside for a periodontist in Jacksonville, Florida. Becky attended Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida where she obtained, an AS in Dental Hygiene. She continued her undergraduate work at Flagler College in St. Augustine, and then earned a master's in healthcare services administration from Ohio University. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family and she loves shelling for unique and rare shells along the Florida coastline.
Student Liaison
Christina (Tina) Brown, CRDH, received her Associates of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene with high honors from Florida State College at Jacksonville in May, 2025. Tina has worked in the medical field for 10 years and has recently transitioned over to working full time in general dentistry. Having this medical background allows her to better understand the link between oral and systemic health. She is excited to embrace the career change and is passionate about being involved in the dental hygiene community. She is looking forward to meeting with up and coming dental hygienists and encouraging their continued involvement within the dental hygiene association on a student as well as professional level.
Secretary
Olivia Parrish, CRDH, relocated to Florida in 2022 to pursue a career in dental hygiene, and is now proud to practice as a licensed CRDH. Currently, she serve as Secretary for the Northeast Florida Dental Hygienists’ Association. She’s passionate about connecting with fellow hygienists, supporting professional growth through education and advocacy, and contributing to the future of the profession.
Secretary
Amanda Butterfield, CRDH,is a newly licensed dental hygienist passionate about promoting oral health and advancing the profession. With a strong dedication to patient care and making a meaningful difference in her community, she is committed to being a voice for positive change and progression within dental hygiene. She is excited to be a part of a community that supports growth, advocacy, and the future of the profession.
Treasurer
Ann Reidy, CRDH, BS, began her career as a licensed dental hygienist in 1990 with her Bachelor of Science in Dental hygiene from Westbrook College in Portland, Maine. A year later she moved to Jacksonville, Florida where she has happily been working ever since. Over the years Ann has practiced dental hygiene clinically, been a dental health educator for the University of Florida, Gator Kids Healthy Smiles program, and has been an adjunct professor with the Florida State College at Jacksonville’s dental hygiene program since 2000. With this new position as Co-treasurer for NEFDHA , Ann is excited to give back to the profession that has given her so much.
Treasurer
Felicia Thomas, MBA, BASDH, RDH With over 20 years of clinical experience in dental hygiene, Felicia Thomas brings a deep commitment to patient care and oral health education. She began her journey at Florida State College at Jacksonville, where she earned her degree in Dental Hygiene. She later advanced her education with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from St. Petersburg College, followed by a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University. Felicia currently serves patients in a specialized prosthodontics practice, where she combines clinical excellence with a compassionate approach to care. Beyond the operatory, she is passionate about giving back to the community, volunteering with organizations such as Mission of Mercy and serving through local church outreach initiatives. Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Felicia enjoys traveling, reading, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
E-Communications Director
Shanna Nicoletti, CRDH, EFDA, CNA, is a graduate of Florida State College at Jacksonville. In addition to being a native of Upstate New York, she spent 15 years traveling throughout the United States while her husband served as a Deep Sea Diver in the US Navy. It was at that time Shanna began her healthcare career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, then as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, and now as a Certified Registered Dental Hygienist. Shanna’s eagerness for patient education and volunteerism is at the forefront of her passion in the healthcare field. She is heavily involved with several local and national organizations and events each year. These include: FSCJ Give Kids a Smile, FL Mission of Mercy, Special Olympics Florida, City Rescue Mission, Jax Mission House, American Heart Association, Her Song Organization, Travis Manion Foundation, Warfighters in Arms, and the St. Vincent’s Shircliff Society. With this new position, Shanna is looking forward to increasing her ability to serve the dental hygienists of Northeast Florida, her patients, and the underserved people of the community.
Director
Cindy Wampler, CRDH, MS, has been a licensed dental hygienist for 46 years. She retired in May of 2022 following a 21 year career as a professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Florida State College at Jacksonville, Cindy remains an active member of ADHA. Her current roles are Trustee for Northeast Florida and ADHA delegate. She is also active on the Council on Membership and Council on Governmental Affairs. She has been very active in moving our profession forward with her advocacy for improved access to care for all Floridians and mentoring others to do the same. She looks forward to continuing to serve dental hygienists in the Northeast district of Florida.