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Mitchell Moczygemba, MS, joined the School of Dentistry at UT San Antonio as associate director, finance and administration, and department administrator for the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) last month.

Moczygemba has extensive experience in healthcare administration, strategic planning and operational leadership within large, nonprofit health systems. Most recently, he served in progressive leadership roles at UCHealth in Colorado, where he supported complex clinical service lines through financial management, performance analytics, budget oversight and cross-functional collaboration.

His professional background included oversight of multimillion-dollar budgets, strengthening operational infrastructure and supporting program growth across inpatient, outpatient and procedural services. In these roles, he worked closely with clinical and administrative teams to enhance operational efficiency and align financial strategies with organizational goals.

He holds a Master of Science in Health Systems Management from Rush University and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a minor in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. His combined experience in healthcare operations and mission-driven environments supports the continued growth and success of the OMS department and the School of Dentistry.

“I’m thrilled to join the ������ý School of Dentistry! The School’s commitment to excellence and service has been evident in every person I have met so far, and I look forward to supporting our learners and leaders as I enter this role,” shared Moczygemba.

In this role, he oversees financial and administrative operations for the OMS department, providing strategic and operational support aligned with the school’s clinical, educational and research missions. Moczygemba’s arrival further strengthens the financial and administrative leadership supporting the OMS department and its clinical, educational and research missions.