Dr. Sharon Bannister

U.S. Air Force general officer with 15+ years of C-level experience leading complex healthcare teams. Career military assignments ranging from clinical, teaching, and executive leadership positions both home station and deployed. Highly experienced keynote speaker (topics; military, healthcare, veteran/Gold Star family support, dentistry/periodontology, motivational/leadership development). Significant non-profit board experience in organizations supporting national/global medicine and education, veteran’s support and recognition, and strengthening communities using bicycles as catalysts for healing, empowerment and evolution. Fellow, International College of Dentists. Fellow, American College of Dentists. Miami University Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, 2022 A servant leader, dedicated healthcare executive, experienced, inspirational speaker, change agent, innovator, board certified Periodontist, wife, mom, and Gold Star Daughter.