Meet the 2022 ODA Leadership Academy Class!
The Oklahoma Dental Association’s Leadership Academy is a statewide program to develop future leaders in organized dentistry and educate them on the foundational keys to its success. The Academy is designed to be a series of courses that challenge and educate the candidates in order to prepare future leaders at the national, state and local Component levels. Candidates should have a sincere interest in strengthening their community and the dental profession. Please join us in welcoming the 2022 Leadership Academy Class!
Seth Brooks, DDS Norman
OU College of Dentistry, 2014
Twana Duncan, DDS
Antlers OU College of Dentistry, 1991
I was influenced to become a dentist and oral surgeon after working as an oral surgery assistant at my uncle’s office during college.
My dream vacation would be a multi-country tour with my husband, Jack, seeing architecture, art exhibits, culture, eating great food and drinking local wines.
If I could have a second profession, I would be a graphic designer.
Friends would describe me as passionate about my career and mission to provide care for children in SE Oklahoma.
My favorite place I’ve traveled is Antigua and if I had six months to live, I would travel with my family. The best concert I’ve ever been to is John Mayer at The Forum in Los Angeles.
Cheryl Fleming, DDS
Tulsa OU College of Dentistry, 2020
My favorite place I’ve traveled is Yellowstone National Park after visiting with my family when I was 8 years old. That’s when I realized how magical different places can be, my love for being outdoors and how cool our planet is. The book I’m currently reading is It by Stephen King. In my spare time, I love spending time with loved ones, my two fur baby golden retrievers, cooking new recipes and painting. | January/February 2022 16 journal
In my spare time, I like to play with my five grandchildren and travel. I’ve been to all 50 states and my next goal is 50 countries!
Jenny Harreld, DDS
Oklahoma City OU College of Dentistry, 2021
My proudest accomplishment is happening every single day. Dentistry. It was a difficult journey to get here and a challenge every single day. But the love and the learning from every single patient makes me better. If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be with my Grandpa. He passed away when I was too young to understand the importance of learning from him. He was a paratrooper, a PhD in psychology, and a professor, and my siblings and I suspect, a spy.
