About
About Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health (PCOH)
PCOH is a diverse group of leaders from across the state from schools of public health, philanthropic organizations, businesses, dental organizations, health insurance firms, advocacy organizations, state agencies, and other champions.
Our Vision
Essential to overall health and wellness, optimal oral health benefits ALL Pennsylvanians. By bringing together oral health advocates and professionals to share the best and most innovative approaches, PCOH serves as the dynamic leading voice to improve oral health across the commonwealth.
Our Mission
To improve oral health for all Pennsylvanians by uniting stakeholders to advance advocacy, policy, education and innovative approaches.
Leadership
The PA Coalition for Oral Health Board of Directors is comprised of elected officers and representatives from the oral health professions, colleges and universities, funding organizations, managed care organizations, professional associations, and state government agencies. The multi-disciplinary perspective of the PCOH Board opens the doors to innovation and collaborative partnerships.
Micah Gursky
Board Chair
Julie C. Lentes, EdD, MPA
Board Vice Chair
Kelly Braun, RDH, MSDH
Board Treasurer
Matthew D. Stauffer, JD
Board Treasurer
Janine Burkhardt, DMD, MPH
Board Member
Kimberly Bury, RDH, PHDHP
Board Member
Stephanie A. Gill, MD, MPH
Board Member
Joan I. Gluch, PhD, RDH, PHDHP
Board Member
Suzan Ly, DDS, MPH
Board Member
Jenny Salisbury, CFRE
Board Member
Staff
Helen Hawkey
Executive Director
Amy Tice, MPA
Operations & Communications Coordinator
Nicole Payonk
Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
Lia BenYishay, MPH
Program & Evaluation Coordinator
Nora Lugaila
Dental Access Coordinator
Natalie Walker, MS
Administrative Assistant
Supporters
PCOH has established many relationships across Pennsylvania since our start in 2011.
It is through the volunteerism of our stakeholders and the financial support of our funders that we continue to progress oral health agendas in our state.
It is through the volunteerism of our stakeholders and the financial support of our funders that we continue to progress oral health agendas in our state.
Thank you to our funders:
Organization Documents
2025 Form 990
Financial Documents, Form 990
PCOH Strategic Plan 2026-2028
Financial Documents
2026 PCOH Policy Agenda
Advancing and advocating for oral health policy and infrastructure across all systems, Financial Documents, Priorities
2024 Form 990
Financial Documents, Form 990
2023 Form 990
Financial Documents, Form 990
2025 PCOH Policy Agenda
Financial Documents
2024 Impact Report
Annual Reports, Financial Documents
2023 Impact Report
Annual Reports, Financial Documents
2022 Form 990
Financial Documents, Form 990
2022 Impact Report
Annual Reports
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PCOH is a proud member of the following organizations:
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