Dr. DeRossi, a distinguished alumnus of Penn Dental Medicine, has had an illustrious career that spans both academia and clinical practice. He has served as the Dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and, most recently, the Founding Dean of the High Point University Workman School of Dental Medicine and Chief Executive Officer of HPU Oral Health Network, where he led initiatives to integrate medicine and dentistry to drive strategic growth and innovation in healthcare. With a background that includes significant roles at Penn Dental Medicine and Augusta University, Dr. DeRossi has been instrumental in fostering organizational growth through the integration of cutting-edge technology and resources. He is a passionate advocate for improving access, quality, outcomes, efficiency, and patient satisfaction in oral health care. Dr. DeRossi excels in building collaborative cultures by mobilizing cross-functional teams, and his leadership vision focuses on making oral health care more accessible and of higher quality. His efforts in fundraising have significantly increased endowment funds, emphasizing the importance of oral-systemic connections in patient-centered care. Additionally, Dr. DeRossi has been successful in forging global partnerships, leading to collaborations that benefit both organizations and stakeholders. His ability to connect people, ideas, and resources to advance health outcomes is truly his superpower.