SC158: Missy Acosta's Smile Impact- Purpose Driven Leadership

In this episode of the STEMulating Conversations, we welcome Missy Acosta, Senior Vice President of Brand Experience at Delta Dental of Tennessee. Missy is a a purpose-driven leader with a career rooted in storytelling, strategy, and service across several industries/ She shares how her belief in the power of a healthy smile goes far beyond oral health—it's a tool for building confidence, From leading brand initiatives at Delta Dental to garnering Legislative support to address oral health in the State, to serving on nonprofit board , Missy discusses how she blends creativity with compassion, and why true leadership is about creating impact—and doing it with a smile. From early career influences to the leaders who challenged and uplifted her, Missy also acknowledges how mentorship has fueled her growth and deepened her commitment to leading with purpose.

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SC158: Missy Acosta's Smile Impact- Purpose Driven Leadership is an episode from Beyond the Bench: STEMulating Career Conversations by Marquita M. Qualls, PhD.

This episode is 42:16 long.

This episode was published on May 14, 2025.

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