GSLDS Central Office Staff

Meg Stagina, APR, CAE

Executive Director
meg@stlouisdental.org
314-569-0444

As Executive Director, I am responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Society and implementing policies adopted by the Board of Directors. I direct and coordinate the Society's activities to ​to ensure that we are best meeting and serving the needs of our members.

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Laura Breeden

Meetings Director
laura@stlouisdental.org
314-569-0444

As Meetings Director, I am responsible for coordinating the various aspects of planning and implementing arrangements for the Mid-Continent Dental Congress as well as other functions and CDE events throughout the year. I am also responsible for exhibitor relations as well as negotiations with vendors, including the registration company and show decorator. Managing the Society's compliance with ADA CERP regulations also falls under my duties.

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Nikki Sprehe

Communications ​& Registration Director
nikki@stlouisdental.org
314-569-0444

I work primarily on the materials that get mailed to each of our members and I also maintain the website. Along with our editor, Dr. ​Sean Cooney, I compose the Society's award-winning publication, The Dental Arch. As Registration Director, I handle the registration for our Seminar Series.

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Susan Prosperi

Membership & Public Education Director
susan@stlouisdental.org
314-569-0444

As the Membership Director, my primary duties are recruitment and retention of member dentists. Throughout the year, I work closely with the Council on Membership on new ways to recruit members and steps to grow our membership in addition to retaining our current members. In my Public Education role, I am responsible for creating and implementing new programs related to educating the public about the importance of maintaining excellent oral health. My responsibilities also include facilitating programs that support current and future member dentists.

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Melissa Vaeth

Office Coordinator 
​melissa@stlouisdental.org
314-569-0444

As the ​GSLDS Office Coordinator, I am responsible for organizing various tasks and functions to ensure office operations run smoothly at all times. I assist with membership inquires, help in organizing member events and Board of Directors' meetings and lend a hand for all the daily tasks of the Central Office. I also utilize my photography background to capture images of our many Society events. 

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