Leadership Team

When four students came together with a shared passion for dentistry and philanthropy, the Children's Dental Health Advocates was born. Andy, Celine, Chanya, and Franco founded CDHA in January 2024 with one simple goal: to serve children in the Twin Cities through oral health. What began as an Idea quickly grew into a student-led initiative dedicated to improving oral health education and accessibility to underserved schools in the community. Since CDHA's inception, we've emphasized the importance of leadership within our community. Our board members have dedicated countless hours behind the scenes to ensure that every school visit, event, and meeting runs smoothly. They've led CDHA with humility and passion, helping create a meaningful experience for our volunteers and the children we serve. We want to dedicate this page to thank all the amazing CDHA leaders who have helped build, maintain, and grow this club!!!

Sisi Ariza Arce - Social Chair (2026-Present)

Most memorable moment: My most memorable CDHA moment was two years ago when we visited a classroom, and I got to meet these two young girls during the activities. We had an amazing time together, and it was so rewarding to connect with them, especially because they were also Spanish speakers. What made the experience even more special was seeing them again the following year. It was incredible to see how much they had grown and how much more confident they were. Watching their growth reminded me of the positive impact that small interactions can have on children.

Sandy Diana Bang - Social Media Director (2024-2025)

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Benjamin Brownfield - Treasurer (2025-2026)

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Enzo Campodonico - Vice President (2026-Present)

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Franco Campodonico - Co-founder, Secretary (2024-2025), & Co-President (2025-2026)

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Celine Chang - Co-founder, Treasurer (2024-2025), & Co-President (2025-2026)

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Matthew Giese - Secretary (2025-2026) & Co-President (2026-Present)

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Chelsea Ho - Social Media Director (2026-Present)

Most memorable moment: "My most memorable moment in CDHA has to be seeing how happy we leave the kids whenever we visit a class. It shows that the time we spend in each classroom is worthwhile and the impact we’re leaving on each student. 🫶"

Chanya Kantharak - Co-founder & Vice President (2024-2025)

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Ellie Rathbun - Social Chair (2024-2025)

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Adam Sandau - Social Chair (2025-2026) & Co-President (2026-Present)

Most memorable moment: My favorite memory from CDHA was volunteering at Bryn Mawr Elementary School, where we helped educate children in an underserved area of the Twin Cities about the importance of oral health. This experience was especially meaningful to me because a majority of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch, highlighting the need for accessible health education in the community. As our largest outreach event, it allowed me to connect with many students and see firsthand the positive impact that oral health education and prevention can have on children.

Kiran Sharma - Secretary (2026-Present)

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Mindhula De Soysa - Treasurer (2026-Present)

Most memorable moment: My most memorable moment in CDHA was volunteering at Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture school! I loved seeing the energy of the kids, and seeing them actively learn from my demonstrations, brushing in circles instead of back and forth. It was incredible to see that they took something away from the activity!

Andy Tran - Co-founder & President (2024-2025)

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Seenyia Yang - Social Media Director (2025-2026)

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