Elizabeth I. Pitts, RDH, MS, with a background in clinical research, public health, academia, and clinical practice, is currently a Medicaid dental policy specialist at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, she serves as an adjunct clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and an adjunct faculty member in the Dental Hygiene Program at Macomb Community College. Pitts is an active member of numerous organizations and serves on several academic and professional boards. She also serves on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Peer Review Panel.