About the College of Dentistry Alumni Association

Membership

Through the UNMC College of Dentistry Alumni Association (CODAA), alumni are actively engaged in the education, research, outreach and clinical goals of the college. Upon graduation, all College of Dentistry alumni are welcomed to the CODAA with automatic membership. Additionally, all UNMC alumni receive automatic membership to the UNMC Alumni Association.

Opportunities for Alumni

• Attend Alumni Events and Continuing Education Courses
• Join the Dean's Club
• Join the online community, UNMC Alumni Connections
• Serve on the College of Dentistry Alumni Council
• Nominate peers for Alumni Awards
• Keep up-to-date on college news with College News
• Become a preceptor, share job opportunities, help recruit exceptional students, and participate in college outreach programs

Join Other Alumni in Supporting the Work of the College

In partnership with the University of Nebraska Foundation, the UNMC College of Dentistry Alumni Association has created the UNMC College of Dentistry Innovation Fund. This fund is used towards purposes of most need to the college and students. To learn more, contact the University Foundation: Theresa Brown, 402-209-1429, theresa.brown@nufoundation.org.

2022-2023 CODAA Board Members

• Spencer Adams, DDS '21
• Jon Asbjörnson, DDS '87 - Past President
• Katie Asbjornson, DDS ‘15
• Pat Brinkman-Falter, RDH '81 - President Elect
• Paula Harre, DDS '82 - Past President
  
• Erica Jasa, DH '10, DDS '16
  
• Bailey Kerr, RDH '15
• Claire Koukol, DDS '17 - President
• Abbey Krienke, DDS ‘11
• Gregg Lage, DDS '82
• Landon Peterson, DDS ‘18
• Brett Thomsen, DDS '92 - Past President
• Monte Zysset, DDS '84 - Past President
• Theresa Brown - University of Nebraska Foundation Representative, Ex Officio Member
• James Jenkins, DDS '84 - Director of College of Dentistry Alumni Affairs and Past President, Ex Officio Member
• Catherine Mello - Director, UNMC Alumni Relations, Ex Officio Member