President Vickie Kimbrough PhD • MBA • RDH Dr. Kimbrough has been in higher education for 27 years in both teaching and administrative roles. She has been a dental hygiene program director since 1999 and recently retired as director of the Taft College program. She has co-authored two textbooks, including Ethics Jurisprudence and Practice Management for the Dental Hygienist, as well as several CDHA Journal articles. She graduated from the Cerritos College dental hygiene program and began teaching at Taft College in 1997. Since then, she earned her MBA and PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Nevada (Reno). She resides in Bakersfield. READ MORE
President Elect Angela Gomez BSDH • RDHAP Angela graduated from the University of the Pacific’s Dental Hygiene program in 2014 and has been providing care in San Francisco for over 10 years. She returned to UOP to complete the RDHAP program in 2018 and has served as an adjunct clinical instructor, supporting students rotating through On Lok’s dental clinic. As a first-generation college graduate, she values mentorship for students entering the profession. Within the San Francisco Dental Hygiene Society, Angela has held several roles and continues to stay involved with CalHyPAC as a director. Outside of dental hygiene, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her nieces, nephews, and her brother who is a Special Olympics athlete. Angela has volunteered with Braid Mission for the last five years, mentoring foster youth, and completed her RYT 200 in 2023. As president, she hopes to continue promoting access to care for all and advocacy for the dental hygiene profession. READ MORE
Secretary/Treasurer Lygia Jolley RDH • BA Lygia Jolley has been married to her husband for 33 years and they have 3 children and 2 granddaughters. She graduated from the Fresno City College Dental Hygiene Program in 1986 and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Organization and Development from Fresno Pacific University. She has served CDHA as Trustee, PR Council Chair, VP of PR & Admin, Secretary-Treasurer, President-Elect, President, and Immediate Past President. She is a full-time educator at the SJVC/Carrington Dental Hygiene Program where she has taught for 25 years. READ MORE
VP of Membership and Professional Development Tiffany Mosqueda BS • BSDH • MPH • RDH • RDHAP Tiffany is a pediatric dental hygienist and practicing RDHAP in Orange County. She has served in multiple leadership roles within the Orange County Dental Hygienists' Society. She is passionate about expanding access to care and supporting the next generation of providers. She is actively involved in student outreach, mentoring fellow hygienists, and elevating awareness of CDHA’s mission and its ongoing advocacy for the dental hygiene profession. When she is not working or volunteering, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her twin girls. READ MORE
VP of Administration and Public Relations Laura Hilton BSDH • RDH Laura is a 2008 graduate of Cerritos College and earned her Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene from Eastern Washington University in 2015. She has been an active member in CDHA since 2015, serving in leadership positions in both the Long Beach and San Joaquin Valley components. When she's not seeing patients, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 young kids. READ MORE