Meet the Officers

 
 
 
 

Dr. Troy Schmitz | Faculty Advisor

Dr. Troy Schmitz graduated from OU College of Dentistry in 2015. After practicing in Midwest City for four years, he joined the college in 2019 as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Operative Dentistry. He is a member of the ADA, ODA, OCDS, and CODE and is as a fellow of the American College of Dentistry and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. When he is not fixing teeth or teaching others to fix teeth he likes making pizzas. 

 
 
 

Taylor Terrell '26 | President

Taylor is from Norman, Oklahoma, and attended the University of Oklahoma where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Letters Constitutional Studies with minors in Biology, Spanish, and Nonprofit Organizational Studies. Although Taylor was exposed to dentistry from a young age through her parents, her passion for dentistry took flight during high school when she found that dentistry afforded her the ability to combine her two loves, art and science, while also allowing her to become a lifetime learner and an active member of her community. Taylor’s love of ASDA began as a pre-dental student when she attended her first Pre-Dental Sim Course at the University of Oklahoma, and she is honored to have the chance to give back to ASDA and live out her dream of serving as this chapter’s president. Taylor has always been passionate about finding ways to serve her patients outside of the clinic setting and loves that she gets to do this through ASDA and their various legislative efforts. Taylor’s involvement on campus outside of ASDA includes Crimson Club where she serves as the New Member Educator, Leadership HSC, and as a lead for OU COD Annual Kid’s Day. When she’s not studying or spending time in the clinic, Taylor loves to knit/crochet, watch OU sporting events (especially football and softball), and spend time with her family and friends.

 
 
 

Peyton Earle '26 | Vice President

Peyton is from Tulsa, Oklahoma where she attended Jenks High School and went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Health and Exercise Science and a minor in Biology at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Peyton knew that she wanted to be a dentist from a very young age, even looking forward to her routine appointments as an 8 year old. That young love turned into a career aspiration as she got older and saw just how important it is to help others and she chose to use her passions to do just that. Peyton is involved in several on-campus organizations in addition to her role in ASDA and enjoys her time spent in student council, as a lead for OU COD Annual Kids Day, and her time as a student researcher. In her free time she loves to run marathons, spending time with friends and family, and being in the sun as much as possible. She is very excited to serve as ASDA’s vice president this upcoming year!

 
 
 

Alexei Oldham ‘26 | Treasurer

Alexei was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a degree in Biology with a minor in Spanish. He has a true love for dentistry and enjoys making profound differences in people’s lives. In his free time, he likes to volunteer, play soccer, and spend time with his family.

 
 
 

Kruti Bhakta ‘26 | Secretary

Kruti was born and partly raised in Gujarat, India up until 2016 when she moved to Oregon with her family and completed high school there. Eventually, her family settled down in Oklahoma, so she followed. Kruti graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. She chose dentistry for a multitude of reasons, but mostly for the care and comfort she once received from a dentist combined with her finding of the artistic side of dentistry through her sister’s dental school projects. She believes that dentists can truly make a difference in someone’s life and she can’t wait to be that dentist. In her free time, she enjoys catching up with friends and family members or binge watching any show she finds interesting. She’s excited to grow with ASDA and serve as Secretary this upcoming year.

 
 
 

Leyann Adi '26 | 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!

 
 
 

Sandra Lee '26 | Vendor Coordinator

​Sandra was born in Cheonan, South Korea, but spent more than half of her life growing up in Edmond, Oklahoma. She attended the University of Oklahoma where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology in 2019. Sandra found her passion in dentistry while going through an orthodontic journey, and it further strengthened when she discovered dentistry was one of the professions that could provide immediate healing to patients in need while she was abroad in Honduras for a Medical Brigade. She thinks dentistry is a beautiful profession where she can be present with patients from the start to the end until the patient leaves with a new smile. Sandra enjoys traveling, collecting vinyls, and going to yoga classes. Sandra is also serving as ASDA District 9’s Events chair, you can always find her attending dental conferences. Sandra is ready to serve alongside Paige as the 2024-2025 ASDA Vendor Coordinator to communicate with sponsors to provide connections and social events to the students.

 

 
 
 

Paige Roberts '26 | Vendor Coordinator

Paige is from Tulsa, Oklahoma and completed a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Psychology from the University of Denver. She then spent a few years as a Dental Anesthesia assistant in Scottsdale, Arizona before finding herself back home in Oklahoma to complete dental school. Paige fell in love with the role that dentistry plays in a strong and healthy community, spending a lifetime learning and doing art for a living! Paige is involved in a number of on-campus organizations including her role as Vendor Coordinator for ASDA, Crimson Club, and as a lead for OU’s Annual Kids Day. She is currently working on her research through OU College of Medicine in novel anesthesia techniques! Outside of school, Paige enjoys spending time with friends and family, a good round of golf, a good book and traveling. Paige is very excited to work with Sandra to coordinate some wonderful events with and for our dental community.

 
 
 

Hallie Baker '26 | 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.

 
 
 

Rachel Smith ‘26 | 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!

 
 
 

Abigail Spiers ‘26 | 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!

 
 
 

Crosbi Shelby '26 | Webmaster

Crosbi is from Hollis, Oklahoma, and attended Oklahoma State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Crosbi knew she wanted to become a dentist after spending time volunteering and working in the summer with a dentist in Southwest Oklahoma. Rural Oklahoma is an underserved community when it comes to oral health and getting to see the positive influence that a dentist has on this community and its people made her passion for density grow. Outside of school, Crosbi is busy staying active, reading, going on many Starbucks coffee runs, and spending time with family and friends. She is very excited to continue to give back to her community through ASDA this year!



 
 
 

Tejal Patel '26 | Tulsa Representative

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.

 
 
 

Mohamed Abo-Basha ‘26 | Publications Editor

Mohamed was born in Cairo, Egypt but he grew up in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He did his undergrad at Oklahoma State where he earned a degree in Chemistry and a minor in Microbiology. He is very dedicated to the career of dentistry, and he hosts a dental podcast that he produces in his free time. He is also married and loves spending time with his family.