Meet the Officers

Justin Yang '27 | President

Hey everyone! My name is Justin Yang, and I am the ASDA President this year! I grew up in Stillwater, Oklahoma and went to the University of Tulsa for undergrad as a Biochemistry major. In my free time I like to lift and cook. Dentistry wasn't always what I wanted to go into, but I love the aspect of healing others while getting to think analytically and artistically. ASDA has been a huge interest of mine because it's interactive and improves yalls dental school experience. My main goal this year is to make your time in dental school more fun!

Jackson Hibbard '27 | Vice President

My name is Jackson Hibbard, and I'm from Oklahoma City. I completed my undergraduate degree in Finance at Oklahoma State University. Dentistry has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. The ability to restore someone's smile and immediately instill confidence is something unique to our profession. l've always loved being part of a team and ASDA has allowed me to do that. Outside of school, I enjoy golfing, hunting, skiing, supporting the Thunder and unfortunately Oklahoma State football.

Graham Chapple ‘27 | Treasurer

I'm Graham Chapple, from Broken Arrow, OK. I graduated in 2023 from OU with a Bachelors in Mathematics. I chose dentistry for the work-life balance, daily creativity, and community importance that comes with the job. I want to improve the health of my future patients and become a leader wherever I end up. I'm interested in ASDA to give back to the school and the students, creating a place where people can feel safe and have fun while striving to be great dentists. In my free time, I like to play with my 2 cats and 2 dogs, build LEGO sets, and lounge on the couch.

Jenna Stelzig ‘27 | Secretary

Jenna is from Woodward, Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma State University for undergrad, graduating with a Bachelor of Animal Science with a focus in Biotechnology and a minor in Microbiology. She knew she wanted to be a dentist after volunteering at OkMOM her junior year of high school. One of her favorite parts of dentistry is building meaningful connections with patients. Outside of school she loves to spend her time reading, exercising, walking her puppies, and hanging out with her friends and family.

Jenna is so excited to serve as Secretary and help connect others together!

Ghazal Hesami '27 | Historian

Leyann is from Houston, Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020 majoring in Nutrition. She first chose dentistry as it was the perfect mix of healthcare, artistry, and entrepreneurship. After working with a dentist during her gap years, she was able to appreciate the impact dentistry has on a person’s life and all the opportunities the career allows. Outside of school, Leyann loves to cook, visit new restaurants with her friends, attend music festivals, and travel!

Caroline Judd '27 | Vendor Coordinator

​Caroline is from Edmond, Oklahoma and attended the University of Oklahoma for undergrad, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She knew she wanted to work in healthcare from a young age and found her interest in dentistry while shadowing and volunteering throughout college as she fell in love with the way dentistry combines art and science. Outside of school she loves to spend her time reading, attending barre classes, and hanging out with her friends and family. Caroline loves going to ASDA events with her friends and is so excited to serve as one of our vendor coordinators and to plan tons of fun events for our chapter!

Mia Hatfield '27 | Vendor Coordinator

Hi, my name is Mia Hatfield, and I’m from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I went to the University of Oklahoma for undergrad and majored in biology. I’ve always loved science and knew I wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. My dad and his two brothers are dentists, so I’ve been around the field my entire life. When it came time to choose a path, I realized dentistry was the perfect fit! I love the hands-on nature of the work, the creativity involved, and the opportunity to make patients want to smile again. I became  interested in ASDA because I enjoy being involved in leadership and working collaboratively on a team. In my free time, I love working out, reading, spending time with my dog Scout, and hanging out at the lake with family and friends.

Danna Abella '27 | Legislative Liaison

Hallie is from Stillwater, Oklahoma, and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology. She gained an interest in dentistry through shadowing while completing her undergraduate degree, and became even more enamored with the profession while learning about the effects of dentistry on systemic health in her public health classes. She is very passionate about keeping future dentists of Oklahoma informed and involved in the current legislation that affects dentists in our state and country. When she’s not at school, she can be found reading, attending pilates classes, and listening to music while walking her dog, Cora.

Chloe Scheitzach ‘27 | Community Outreach

Rachel is from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and attended the University of Oklahoma, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. It was her childhood dream to become a dentist, and fell more in love with it while shadowing, volunteering, and assisting. Outside of school, Rachel is busy staying active, reading, spending as much time outside as she can, and being a dog mom to her rescue, Harry. She is very excited to continue to give back to her community through ASDA this year!

Paria Iranpour ‘27 | Membership Coordinator

Abigail graduated with her Bachelor of Biomedical Science from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2022. Ever since she was a young girl, she has wanted to become a dentist! She has been on two dental mission trips to Peru over spring break and loves helping those in need. For fun, she enjoys working out, spending time outdoors, playing piano, and hanging out with friends and family!

Jaspal Dhesi '27 | Webmaster

Hi, my name is Jaspal Singh Dhesi. I'm originally from Texas and completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Dallas, where I majored in Healthcare Studies.

I chose dentistry because l've seen firsthand how transformative a smile can be—not just aesthetically, but in terms of confidence and quality of life. Growing up, I noticed how much of an impact braces had on people around me, and that stuck with me.

I'm excited to be part of ASDA because I want to be on a team that's passionate about giving back to the community and supporting one another through the journey of dental school.

Outside of school, I enjoy working out, playing basketball, and getting way too competitive on the pickleball court.

Kevin Kaiser '27 | Publications Editor

Tejal is from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and attended the University of Oklahoma where she got her bachelor’s degree in Biology with minors in Business and Psychology. Some of Tejal’s favorite activities outside of school include traveling, trying out new restaurants, indoor cycling, and spending time with her family. Tejal is excited to be on this year’s ASDA exec team and looks forward to the opportunity to inspire pre-dental students and network with current dental students.

Colin Leonard ‘27 | Tulsa Representative

Hello, my name is Colin Leonard and I’m from Norman, Oklahoma. I graduated from The University of Oklahoma in 2021 with a bachelors degree in Biology. Since I was in high school, I always have wanted to pursue a career in dentistry. As It would allow me to help people suffering from oral pain whilst allowing me to use my hands and be artistic. When I heard about ASDA I saw it as an opportunity to be involved from a leadership perspective and help not only my peers but students pursuing dentistry as well. Outside of school I like to spend my time outdoors, especially skiing and playing soccer!