Welcome Mike Buccino

Mike Buccino has joined the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) as our new assistant dean for Development and Alumni Relations.

Mike comes to us with more than 15 years of fundraising experience in higher education, including 11 years managing major gift teams. He has a proven track record of advancing fundraising efforts, having successfully secured significant donations and grants at institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Washington College. Mike's expertise in building strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and institutional partners has been key to his success in fostering substantial financial growth and engagement.

In his most recent role as director of development at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, Mike led his team to achieve remarkable results. In addition to meeting its fundraising goal, Mike secured the school’s first grant from the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund (MEIF), crafting a proposal that resulted in $1 million toward a new professorship focused on digital health and artificial intelligence.

His commitment to staff development and retention, combined with his strategic approach to fundraising, will be invaluable as he leads our development and alumni relations efforts.

Mike holds a master’s degree in music theory and composition from the University of Northern Colorado and a bachelor’s degree in humanities from Washington College. His diverse background and passion for education will greatly benefit our community as we continue to enhance our fundraising strategies and alumni engagement.