Founders Fellows
The Founders Fellows of the Santa Fe Group are emerging leaders dedicated to advancing oral health, health equity, and the integration of oral and overall health. Through mentorship, collaboration, and scholarship, Fellows contribute innovative ideas and research that strengthen the Group’s role as a convener and catalyst for change. Their work ensures the next generation of experts continues the legacy of transforming healthcare and improving the well-being of individuals and communities.
Current Fellow
Zachary A. Brian, DMD, MHA, FICD, FACD, FNAP
Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry (UNC ASOD)
Previous Fellows
Patricia A. Braun, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor of Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Public Health and Dental Medicine at the University of Colorado
Elisa Chávez, D.D.S.
Professor, Diagnostic Sciences and Director, Pacific Center for Equity in Oral Health Care, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Astha Singhal, D.M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor in Health Policy and Health Services Research at Boston University School of Dental Medicine
Allen Wong, D.D.S., Ed.D.
Professor in Diagnostic Sciences and Director of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)/ Hospital Dentistry Program, Dugoni School of Dentistry
