Milligan, Walker Join American Dental Association D.C. Office
The American Dental Association announced two additions to its Washington, D.C., office: Sarah Milligan as director of the American Dental Political Action Committee; and Mindi Walker as congressional lobbyist.
Originally from Pensacola, Fla., Sarah Milligan attended Indiana University in Bloomington. After earning her degrees in political science and Russian and East European studies, she joined the staff of Rep. Steve Buyer (R-Ind.). In four years with Rep. Buyer, Ms. Milligan worked on a number of specific projects, some of them with Energy and Commerce Committee staff. In the 112th Congress, Ms. Milligan provided an integral role in the office of Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.), serving as the congressman’s senior advisor. She has also worked for the National Association of Broadcasters. Ms. Milligan is a volunteer for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Mindi Walker has more than 10 years of government and governmental affairs experience in the federal and state legislative areas. Before joining the ADA, Ms. Walker served as staff for the House Committee on Small Business. She had previously worked for the House Government Oversight and Reform Committee and the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. She also served at the Department of Veterans Affairs as a presidential appointee under President George W. Bush. Ms. Walker holds a master’s degree in legislative affairs from George Washington University, and bachelor degrees from Indiana University. She anticipates receiving a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College in 2013.
202-789-5607
About the American Dental Association
The not-for-profit ADA is the nation's largest dental association, representing more than 157,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA's state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance long has been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The monthly The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) is the ADA's flagship publication and the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. For more information about the ADA, visit the Association's website at www.ada.org