robert merrill

humanitarian missionary

About

I'm involved in government affairs because of its importance as well as the fact that I can have a disproportionate impact for the time involved because there are few people who actively participate in the process. We can make a positive difference if we are engaged in the process. Specialties: Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics

Country

united states

City

east wenatchee

Industry

government relations

Skill

government advocacy, disability claim consulting, orthodontics, practice management, data analysis, debt elimination, braces, treatment, marketing, legislative relations, invisalign, management, dentistry, tmj dysfunction, restorative dentistry, healthcare, coalitions, political consulting, public speaking

Experience

member, committee on government affairs

washington state dental association

2003-1 - 2013-1 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Political advocacy, positioning, lobbying, and determining appropriate response to legislative and regulatory issues.

president

pacific coast society of orthodontists

2011-12 - 2012-12 · 1 yr 1 mo

Oversaw operations, management, and educational offerings to the 2,700 members of PCSO. Working with others in the organization led the association to a large budget surplus after many years of budget deficits. This was one of the principal goals of my time serving as an officer of the association.

member, former chair

aao council on government affairs

2000-1 - 2008-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Political advocacy, positioning, determine appropriate response to legislative and regulatory issues facing the orthodontic specialty and our association. Testified before Congress on behalf of the American Association of Orthodontists.

state committeeman

washington state republican party

2005-1 - 2007-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Worked to establish policy and positions within the Republican party in Washington state and elect Republicans to advance those policies and positions.

consulting

merrill orthodontics

2011-11 - Present · 14 yrs 11 mos

Business management, clinical management, practice systems, practice transition

humanitarian missionary

the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints

2015-8 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

We coordinate humanitarian projects and donations with organizations here to help relieve suffering and promote greater self-reliance in our partners and beneficiaries. An overview of some of those projects and activities can be found in our blog at: http://peru-notes.blogspot.com