Dental Assisting National Board · 1 month ago
Vice President of External Relations and Policy (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expDental Assisting National Board is seeking a Vice President of External Relations and Policy to lead their stakeholder engagement, policy development, and advocacy efforts. This role will shape DANB’s external relations strategy and cultivate relationships across the dental community while serving as the senior authority on dental assisting scope of practice and regulatory issues.
DentalEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develop and lead DANB’s comprehensive external relations and policy strategy, aligning with organizational mission, strategic plan, and long-term goals
Serve as a senior advisor to the CEO and executive team on stakeholder engagement, regulatory trends, legislative activity, and policy implications
Represent DANB’s strategic interests with authority, credibility, and diplomacy in all external settings
Build and strengthen relationships with national and state dental associations, dental boards, dental assisting educators, credentialing organizations, and other key partners
Establish and maintain a strong presence for DANB at national and state-level meetings, conferences, and policy forums
Develop engagement frameworks and partnerships that elevate DANB’s influence and support a unified voice on dental assisting issues
Oversee the creation and implementation of stakeholder outreach campaigns, coalition-building efforts, and collaborative initiatives
Serve as DANB’s chief policy expert on dental assisting roles, scope of practice, credentialing, and workforce regulatory
Advocate for and promote DANB, dental assisting, education and certification with key stakeholders, regulators, and policymakers
Monitor and analyze emerging state and national legislation and regulatory actions affecting the dental assisting profession and DANB’s programs
Develop policy positions, white papers, issue briefs, and testimony to inform stakeholders and guide organizational advocacy efforts
Lead state outreach and policy engagement related to regulatory and legislative issues relevant to dental assistants
Oversee development of strategic messaging, presentations, and external communications related to policy and stakeholder priorities
Serve as a public representative of DANB, presenting at conferences, participating in panels, and engaging with external media as appropriate
Ensure consistent and compelling articulation of DANB’s value proposition and leadership within the dental community
Lead and mentor staff involved in external relations, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis
Work collaboratively across departments—including certification, education, operations, and marketing—to ensure cohesive strategy execution
Contribute to organizational planning, culture-building, and leadership initiatives as part of DANB’s executive team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in external relations, public affairs, government relations, or association leadership
Extensive knowledge of dental assisting practice, credentialing systems, state-level regulations and scope of practice policies
Ability to travel (25-35%) for stakeholder engagement, conferences, and organizational representation
Demonstrated success in building high-level partnerships and representing organizations in national forums
Proven ability to think strategically, influence diverse audiences, and navigate complex policy environments
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and executive presence
Collaborative, responsive, and proactive work style
Preferred
Advanced degree in public policy, health administration, communications, law, or related field
Company
Dental Assisting National Board
Dental Assisting National Board is a nonprofit organization that is a member of Institute for Credentialing Excellence.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Aaron White, MBA, MJur
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-09-01
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