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Grace Tennyson is the Director of Recruitment, Enrollment, and Student Success at the Â鶹´«Ã½ College of Dental Medicine, where she provides strategic leadership across the student lifecycle. Her work supports the College’s mission to prepare highly skilled, community-minded dentists equipped to serve diverse and medically underserved populations.

Grace brings nearly a decade of progressive leadership experience in higher education recruitment and enrollment strategy. Prior to joining UNE, she led data-informed recruitment initiatives, co-authored a multi-year strategic enrollment plan, and partnered closely with academic and campus leadership to align enrollment practices with institutional mission and student outcomes. Her work has contributed to record-setting enrollment growth, strengthened cross-departmental collaboration, and improved student engagement and success.

Known for her people-centered leadership style, Grace blends strategic thinking with empathy to build systems and partnerships that foster belonging, clarity, and long-term success. She specializes in translating institutional strengths into clear, compelling enrollment marketing strategies.

Grace holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Communication Arts and a master’s degree in Education with a specialization in Human Performance Technology. Her interest in dental education is deeply rooted in a commitment to service and public health, inspired by a family legacy of community-focused dental care. She is excited to partner with the Â鶹´«Ã½community to advance the College of Dental Medicine’s mission and support the success of future dental professionals.