Kids Smiles Inc.
Michael Pugliese has extensive work experience in various roles. Michael started their career at Kids Smiles Inc. in 2003, where they served as an Office Manager until 2006. Michael then took on the role of Director of Operations and Development from 2006 to 2008 before being promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January 2008. In 2020, they transitioned to Springer Realty Group, where they currently work as a Realtor. Michael has also partnered with David Davis to form the Mike Pugliese Dave Davis Team.
Michael Pugliese has pursued a diverse education history. Michael obtained a Master of Science degree in nonprofit management from Eastern University between 2006 and 2008. Prior to that, they completed a Certificate in Fundraising at the LaSalle University Nonprofit Center in 2006. Michael earned their Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from the Fox School of Business at Temple University from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, they received an Associate of Science degree in business administration from Montgomery County Community College from 1999 to 2001. Furthermore, Michael pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing/Marketing Management, General at Temple University.
In terms of certifications, Michael obtained a Persuasive Leadership certification from The Wharton School in 2022. Michael also holds a Fund Raising Certificate from the LaSalle University Nonprofit Center. Additionally, they possess a Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent certification from Springer Realty Group.
Kids Smiles Inc.
Tooth decay remains the number one chronic childhood illness. It can cause pain, problems with mouth and speech development, and missed school hours for children throughout the country. However, it affects low-income children most due to limited access to care. Kids Smiles, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that provides dental health care and education through dental centers located in communities that face the greatest barriers to accessing care. Our dental centers are currently located in Southwest and West Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Kids Smiles also provides community outreach services, including dental screenings, health education, and school-based prevention services through partnerships with area schools and other organizations. Kids Smiles' unique model of quality dental health care combined with comprehensive health education provides the immediate dental care that children need with the knowledge to improve their health outcomes into adulthood. Kids Smiles' mission is "to provide children in under-served urban communities with preventive and restorative oral health care as well as innovative health education programs, focusing on the prevention of dental disease and the development of positive, personal health behaviors."