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Our People

Our office is composed of the following people:

Ernestine S. Lacy, DDS, MA

Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Principal Investigator, Center of Excellence
Professor

Kerin L. Burdette, DDS, MPH, FAAPD

Clinical Associate Professor
Director, Office of Student Development; Post-Baccalaureate Program (PBP)
Co-Principal Investigator, Center of Excellence
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Shaneka Marks, DDS

Academic Advisor

Rosemarie Zartman, DDS, MS

Interim Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Clinical Associate Professor
Director, Summer Pre-Dental Enrichment Program for College Students (SPEP-Collegiate II); Summer Pre-Dental Enrichment Program for High School Graduates (SPEP-Collegiate I for current high school seniors)

Willie Alexander

Program Coordinator
Director, Summer Pre-Dental Enrichment Programs for 10th, 11th and 12th graders; Project Dental Awareness (PDA); Future Dentist Club (FDC)

Cindy Seals

Administrative Associate

Natasha Sneed

Administrative Coordinator

Janie Villarreal

Administrative Coordinator