DHBC Board Members and Staff
2025 Officers
President – Joanne Pacheco
Vice President – Sonia “Pat” Hansen
Secretary – Naleni "Lolly"
Tribble–Agarwal
Board Members
Dr. Julie Elginer – Calabasas – Public Member
Dr. Julie Elginer has been appointed to the Dental Hygiene Board of California by Assembly Speaker Robert
Rivas. She is an Associate Professor at the Fielding School of Public Health at UCLA. She teaches master's
and doctoral–level classes in the Department of Health Policy and Management. Her courses on
Healthcare Financial Management, Healthcare Marketing, Building Advocacy Skills in Reproductive Health, and
Healthcare in International Perspectives consistently receive teaching evaluation scores in the top
3% among faculty. She is the founder of Elginer Advocacy Group, a consulting firm focused on
strategic planning, fiscal health evaluation, and comprehensive advocacy plan development. Her civic
leadership is well recognized. Previously, she served as a two–time gubernatorial appointee of Jerry
Brown as a member of the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. In 2021, she was appointed to the
Calabasas Commission on Parks, Recreation, and Education advisor to the City Council and has served as its
Vice Chair since 2023. Dr. Elginer obtained her DPH from UCLA, MBA from the University of Maryland, Smith
School of Business, and her BA from Carthage College. This position does not require confirmation and the
compensation is $100 per diem.
Sonia “Pat” Hansen – Concord – RDH Member
Sonia “Pat” Hansen, 56, of Concord, has been appointed to the Dental Hygiene Board of California. Hansen has
been a Registered Hygienist at Janis Richard DDS since 2013. Hansen was a Registered Dental Assistant at the
Contra Costa Dental Program from 2001 to 2010. She was a Reserve Police Office for the Walnut Creek Police
Department from 1995 to 2006. Hansen is a member of the California Dental Association, Community Dental
Health Coordinators, Walnut Festival and the Mount Diablo Dental Hygiene Society. This position does not
require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Hansen is a Democrat.
Sherman T. King – San Francisco – Public Member
Sherman T. King, 63, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the Dental Hygiene Board of California. King
was Chief Executive Officer at King Oasis LTD from 2010 to 2016. He was Director of Corporate Accounts at
Infineon Technologies Inc. from 2000 to 2010. King was Applications Manager at AuraVision Inc. from 1991 to
1998. He was Principal Engineer at Western Digital Imaging Inc. from 1989 to 1991. King was Design Engineer
at Advanced Micro Devices Inc. from 1983 to 1989. He was Office Manager at Eva Chau Acupuncture Clinic
Office from 1982 to 2010. King is a member of the board of directors of the Video Engineering Standards
Association USA, Chinese American Institute of Engineers and Scientists, San Francisco Chinatown Club,
Charity Cultural Services Center and the San Francisco Chinatown Salvation Army. He earned a Master of
Science degree in electronic engineering from Santa Clara University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in
business administration from American Liberty University. This position does not require Senate confirmation
and the compensation is $100 per diem. King is a Democrat.
Michael Long – San Francisco – RDHAP Member
Michael Long, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the Dental Hygiene Board of California. Long has been
a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice with Michael J. Perona DDS and Paul–Ryan Lake
DDS since 2022. He has been Clinical Faculty for the Department of Dental Hygiene at the University of the
Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry since 2021. Long is a member of the California Dental
Hygienists Association Foundation, American Dental Hygienists' Association, California Dental Hygiene
Educators' Association, San Francisco Dental Hygiene Society and the American Academy for Oral Systemic
Health. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Foothill College. This position does
not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Long is a Democrat.
Justin Matthews – Salinas – Public Member
Justin Matthews, 43, of Salinas, has been appointed to the Dental Hygiene Board of California. He has been
an Associate Professor of General Experimental Psychology at California State University, Monterey Bay since
2014 and a Subject Matter Expert for the Monterey County Department of Human Resources since 2019. He was a
Commissioner and Vice Chairperson for the Monterey County Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory
Commission from 2016 to 2021. Matthews was a Teaching Fellow and Staff Research Associate at University of
California, Merced from 2005 to 2014 and a Lecturer at California State University, Fresno from 2005 to
2006. Matthews earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Cognitive and Information Sciences and a Master of
Science degree in Social and Cognitive Sciences from the University of California, Merced. He earned a
Master of Arts degree in Experimental Psychology from California State University, Fresno. This position
does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Matthews is a Democrat.
Joanne Pacheco – Fresno – RDH Educator Member
Joanne Pacheco was appointed by Governor Newsom on February 21, 2025, as the RDH Educator member. Joanne
graduated in 1985 from Fresno City College dental hygiene school and began teaching there in 1997 while
working in private practice. In 2017, she assumed the role of Program Director, where she successfully
implemented the baccalaureate program in dental hygiene in 2024.
She holds a Master's degree in Organizational Behavior from Alliant International University and a
Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development from Fresno Pacific University. Prior to becoming a licensed
Registered Dental Hygienist, Ms. Pacheco worked as a Registered Dental Assistant.
Ms. Pacheco has also served as a gubernatorial appointee under both Governors Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom
on the Dental Board of California, holding leadership positions including Secretary, Vice President, and
President. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Ms.
Pacheco is a republican.
Sridevi Ponnala, DDS – Fremont – Dentist Member
Sridevi Ponnala, DDS, of Fremont, has been appointed to the Dental Hygiene Board of California. Dr. Ponnala
has been Chief Integration Officer at the Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center since 2021, where she has held
several positions since 2010, including Chief Dental Officer and Dental Director. She was Adjunct Faculty in
the Chabot Dental Hygiene Program at the Chabot–Las Positas Community College District from 2016 to
2019. She was Clinical Director at the Native American Health Center from 2007 to 2010. Dr. Ponnala is a
member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Southern Alameda County Dental
Society and the Hayward Chamber of Commerce. She earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the
University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry and a Master of Business Administration degree
from California State University East Bay. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the
compensation is $100 per diem. Dr. Ponnala is a Democrat.
Naleni "Lolly" Tribble–Agarwal – Newark – RDH Member
Naleni Tribble–Agarwal, 52, of Newark, has been appointed to the Dental Hygiene Board of California.
Naleni has been a Dental Hygienist at Casey Herrera DDS since 2007. She was a Dental Hygienist at Marisa
Walker DDS from 2014 to 2020, at Shital Kazi DDS from 2008 to 2018 and at Gurjit Randhawa DDS from 2008 to
2015. She was a Dental Hygienist at Ross Stangeland DDS and Richard Jenson DMD from 2008 to 2014. This
position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem.
Tribble–Agarwal is a Democrat.
Executive Officer
Anthony Lum, Executive Officer
Mr. Lum has served as the Executive Officer of the Dental Hygiene Board of California since December 29,
2017. Prior to his appointment, he was the Interim Executive Officer from January 1, 2017 and Assistant
Executive Officer since July 1, 2015. He has worked for the Board since November 2011 attending to the
Board's administrative and program functions. Prior to joining the Board, he worked for four different
Department of Consumer Affairs licensing boards in several positions and programs and the department's
Budget Office. He began his state career in January 2000 and prior to joining the state, worked in the
rehabilitation and physical therapy profession for 10 years.