LDA Staff

Annette Droddy has been executive director of the Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) since May 2020. She began her career at the LDA as the director of communications and public affairs in 2003 and became the assistant executive director in 2011. Prior to her work at the LDA, Annette was the assistant director of communications at Catholic High School. In October 2022, she was inducted as an honorary fellow into the International College of Dentists in recognition for her work for the dental profession during the COVID pandemic. She graduated from the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication in May 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, a concentration in public relations, and a minor in business administration.

She is married to Dr. Jason Droddy, and they have two children. She has been a member of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana Baton Rouge Chapter since 1998, and served in various roles, including the role of president in 2004. Annette also received the association’s lifetime achievement award, the First Circle Award, in 2015.

She is your resource for governmental issues, including questions related to Medicaid, statewide legislation impacting dentists, LDA House of Delegate resolutions, ADA related issues, LDA Bylaw policies and procedures, fiduciary obligations of association leaders, and LDS endorsed companies (or just about anything LDA-related that you're curious about).

Rebecca joined the LDA staff in 2023. She manages the LDA communications schedule, social media, email, text, the LDA Journal design, and the LDA website. She also manages grassroots alerts during the legislative session. 

Rebecca graduated from the LSU Ogden Honors College and Manship School of Mass Communication with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication - Public Relations and a minor in Psychology. 

Communications work has impacted all aspects of Rebecca's life. Over the years, she has organized social media campaigns for her hometown theater, worked as a tour guide for LSU, and even created a brand for her father's beekeeping business. 

In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys tending to her plants, working on home improvement projects, and perusing estate sales with her partner. 

Tiffany Waddell has worked as the LDA Director of Accounting for many years. She records and manages all financial activities of the LDA and all subsidiaries and affiliates. She also serves as the staff liaison to the Budget Committee, LDS, LDA Foundation, LADPAC, and DAP-PAC.

Tiffany graduated from LSU with a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with minors in Psychology, Criminology, and Sociology.

She is originally from the Zachary area where her grown son (Tommy), Mom and sweet puppy, Max, still live. She is also the proud mom of Haley – a travel nurse who’s roaming the United States with her husband, Jacob, having the time of their lives.

Aside from cheering on LSU during football and baseball season, Tiffany enjoys spending time with family and friends, and traveling.

Jeanne joined the LDA staff in 2015 as the Director of Conference Services. She manages the execution of all LDA C.E. events, including the new EDDA and Sedation courses, the Foundation Fishing Rodeo, and Dentists’ Day at the Legislature. Jeanne graduated from Louisiana State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies. Jeanne lives in New Orleans with her husband, two young children, and their dog. Outside of work, she enjoys exercising, LSU football tailgates, and making memories with her family.

When you call the LDA, you'll speak with Amber first. She can help you find exactly what you need. Amber also takes all calls concerning the LDA Radiographics Online Course, Peer Review, the Statewide CE Web Calendar, and Officer Board Communications/Records for the Louisiana Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Services, and the Council on Government Affairs. Amber enjoys spending time with her husband and family. She has 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 1 son, 3 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, a Staffy named Rose and a Doll Face Persian Cat named Sophie.