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Arizona Dental Association Names Erin Raden, Esq. Director-Government & Public Affairs
Former White House employee tapped to head new department
Scottsdale AZ, February 12, 2008: The Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) is pleased to announce that Erin Raden, Esq. has assumed the position of Director-Government & Public Affairs. As such, she will work closely with the AzDA Council on Government Affairs, Chaired by Thomas Greco, DMD (Mesa); the AzDA Council on Dental Care, Chaired by Robert Howard, DDS (Tucson); the Arizona Dental Political Action Committee (ArDPAC), Chaired by W. Brian Powley, DDS (Paradise Valley) and AzDA Lobbyist John MacDonald of Husk Partners (Phoenix). A Phoenix native and self-proclaimed "Rabid Cats Fan," Ms. Raden earned her J.D. from the University of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law in Tucson. She then spent two years in Washington, DC working for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy-Office of Legislative Affairs. According to Rick Murray, AzDA Executive Director & CEO, "Ms. Raden is a welcomed addition to our growing staff of association management professionals. She not only brings education and experience from the very heart of our country's political system, she brings great energy and enthusiasm. AzDA is fortunate to have a large, active, vibrant and generous grassroots network of members, the key element in gaining and maintaining influence in today's competitive political arena. We are confident Ms. Raden will endeavor to make the most of that valuable resource." In her new position, Ms. Raden will develop and organize AzDA's brand new Department of Government & Public Affairs, draft legislation and work closely with industry, government and community groups to assure that dentists and dentistry are well represented at the Arizona State Capitol. Available for interviews, Ms. Raden can be reached at (480) 344-5777 ext. 322. |