Dr. Tracy L. Finlayson, PhD

Dr. Tracy L. Finlayson is an interdisciplinary health services researcher, trained in sociology and social psychology. She earned her PhD from the University of Michigan School of Public Health in 2005, and her work has since explored the psychosocial determinants of oral health disparities and barriers to dental care among vulnerable populations. As IDSC’s Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Vice President, Dr. Finlayson oversees research funding, grant development, philanthropic initiatives, and all internal and external research projects—securing the resources and partnerships needed to transform oral health outcomes.