Jackson, Dental Hygiene Leader

Sarah Jackson, MSDH, Associate Professor in Dental Hygiene (left) was selected to attend the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Unleashing Your Potential Workshop in November 2018. Only 24 dental hygienists were chosen with 3 hailing from Washington state. Jackson reports “spending  time with Ann Battrell, CEO of ADHA, Michele Braerman, President of ADHA and the President-elect, as well as ADHA staff and leaders from across the nation was priceless.” Other pearls regarding the role of leadership as a dental hygienist included; “find our own time and remember people may not understand our journey but that’s OK, it’s not for them. Each of us has our own journey and our own time in leadership. When you find your own time that’s when you will give 110%.” She is grateful to ADHA and Colgate for this opportunity and encourages other dental hygienists considering leadership to apply for this professional development experience.

Ms. Jackson is excited to continue to grow, to take my own journey, and to soar!