Lead all marketing, membership, and public relations efforts of the VDA.  Support the established communications strategy of the VDA and serve as a focus group and resource to VDA staff.  Promote the importance of oral health and educate the public on oral health topics. Promote the VDA and its programs to members, potential members, and the dental community at large. Identify the needs of the membership and develop programs that address those needs. Attend meetings – typically twice per year, once in person, once virtually. Additional meetings are called at the discretion of the Chair.