Profiles of staff members who carry out the charitable and educational programs of the AAP Foundation.
AAP Foundation Staff
Kyle Gorden, Executive Director
Kyle Gorden joined the American Association of Periodontology Foundation following 25 years in advancement leadership and consulting roles in higher education, academic medical centers, arts organizations, and professional associations. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago, the Kyoto Center for Japanese Studies, and the Vilar Fellowship in Arts Management at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
SARAH VanAmburg, director of DEVELOPMENT Programs
Sarah VanAmburg, with 14 years at the AAP Foundation, was recently promoted to Director of Development Programs. She leads programmatic fundraising efforts, including the Annual Fund, PerioDash, and Ambassadors programs, along with Annual Meeting activities and special events. Sarah also oversees stewardship initiatives and collaborates on marketing and communications. Before joining the Foundation, she worked in the Academy’s membership department.
JONATHON J. FELLOWS, partner, SENIOR CONSULTANT, Fiducient Advisors
Jonathon J. Fellows, CFA, MSB, BBA, provides investment-consulting services to non-profit organizations, corporate executives, family trusts, and other substantial investors. He services clients by providing advice and expertise on asset allocation and portfolio design, investment policy statements, the manager search process, and overall investment management. Jon is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder.
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If you have questions regarding AAP Foundation charitable and educational programs, please contact:
Kyle Gorden
Executive Director
American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
737 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 800-282-4867, ext. 3256 or 312-573-3256
Private fax: 312-787-3983
Email:
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If you have additional questions regarding any AAP Foundation Awards, please contact:
Ariel A. Medoff, MA, MLIS
Awards Coordinator
American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
737 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 800-282-4867, ext. 3254 or 312-573-3254
Email:
Inspiring Stories
Salvador Nares
In 2009, the AAP Foundation introduced the The Nevins Teaching and Clinical Research Fellowship, created to address the retention of top periodontal clinical researchers and educators early in their careers. The award was created by generous donors in honor of Myron Nevins, DDS, a leader in periodontal clinical research.
We are Research
We fund research to keep periodontology at the cutting edge of scientific dentistry. Read more...
We are Education
We ensure the future of periodontology by strengthening future generations. Read more...
We are Visionary
The Visionary Society was launched in 2000 to encourage the gift of future assets. Read more...
