Leadership

Held senior academic leadership roles across departmental and program levels 

Expanded orthodontic education and clinical operations

Mentored junior faculty in curriculum design, instructional methods, and educational research

Coordinated orthodontic training for pediatric residents with a 100% board pass rate

Led student-focused initiatives, including advising, remediation programs, and career placement support

Institutional contributions and service:

Contributed to successful dental school accreditation efforts

Served on multiple institutional committees spanning curriculum, clinical affairs, research, admissions, and strategic planning

Led initiatives to improve professionalism, reduce grievances, and enhance patient satisfaction

Coordinated community service programs delivering uncompensated care and expanding local clinic services

Supported interprofessional education and public health curriculum development

Management

Led high-performing teams across multiple departments, improving efficiency, cost control, and clinical operations

Reduced costs by 20% and increased revenue by 80% over three years, with sustained annual growth

Reduced vendor footprint by 30%, strengthening partnerships and lowering operational costs

Oversaw 200% growth in orthodontic patient volume over four years

Reduced patient no-show rates by 20% and improved scheduling and registration workflows

Launched new clinical services, including faculty orthodontic practice and cone-beam CT imaging

Served as Epic Systems Super User, supporting design, implementation, and training of the Wisdom module

Member of the national Orthodontics Brain Trust

Selected comments and feedback from colleagues and direct reports

"Studio was fantastic under your lead! You made it fun and meaningful."
"Exceptionally productive compared to others."
"Very thoughtful, makes good decisions. Professional bearing."
"He runs the orthodontic clinic efficiently and effectively… makes it a pleasure to work there."
"Open to ideas."
"The best boss ever!"
"Highly valued member of the leadership team."
"Should write a book on how to manage people."
"Outstanding faculty and administrator… continues to exceed expectations."
"Always helpful, fair, and respectful to students."
"Easygoing, professional, and a strong team player."
"A pleasure to work with and learn from. An ideal role model."