Speaker:  Anthea Mazzawi, DMD
Speaker:  Paul Amundsen, MNA, CAE, CFRE
Speaker:  Brittaney Hill, DDS, MS, MPH

This panel will provide early career pediatric dentists with essential strategies for building impactful leadership skills, effective communication, and meaningful community involvement.

Learning Objectives:

• Define leadership and communication skills: explore core leadership qualities—empathy, resilience, and clear communication—that inspire and motivate, emphasizing their importance from the start of one’s career
• Foster engagement and advocacy: highlight the value of joining professional and community organizations to enhance personal growth, build networks, and foster civic responsibility
• Cultivate a growth-oriented mindset: discuss creating pathways for early career development, including mentorship and taking on challenges aligned with one’s values
• Set practical goals for meaningful involvement: guide participants in setting actionable steps for effective leadership and community impact, with strategies to balance personal and professional growth as they advance in their careers

Speaker Contacts: anthea3@aol.com, pamundsen@aapdfoundation.org, & bhill10@uic.edu

Ability to claim CE expires on May 25, 2028. Video content available to view until May 25, 2030.