Dr. Zerita C. Buchanan is a fourth-generation dentist and a proud Historically Black College and University (HBCU) graduate. Her commitment to health equity led her to be recognized as a "Healthcare Hero" by her alma mater Spelman College. With a successful career spanning both the public and private sectors, Dr. Zerita is highly regarded for her expertise in workforce innovation, pipeline development, corporate social impact, and health policy, which she further explored while getting her MPH at The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

A nationally recognized healthcare executive, she has established herself as an accomplished cosmetic dentist, public health expert, and top oral health thought leader. Dr. Zerita utilizes her influential platform to address oral health inequities and to mentor the next generation of culturally competent dentists. Dr. Zerita is a sought-after speaker and consultant, offering valuable insights on health equity, health justice, healthcare innovation, HBCU engagement, workforce shortage solutions.

Dr. Zerita is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and The Dogwood City (G.A.) Chapter of The Links, Inc. She also serves on the board of The Harvard School of Dental Medicine and is an adjunct professor at Morehouse School of Medicine in the Department of Medical Education.