Josephine De Lucia Bicknell

Ms. Josephine De Lucia Bicknell was appointed in 2018 as Executive Director for the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach (CFDO). In 2007, she was hired for the position of Community Outreach Coordinator for the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) in which she oversaw Connecticut’s Give Kids A Smile program and the inaugural Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic (CTMOM). During this time, Ms. Bicknell also served on the CSDA’s Continuing Education Council and the Annual Scientific Sessions Council. In 2010, Ms. Bicknell was promoted to Director of Programs for the CFDO and CTMOM. Ms. Bicknell began her career in the dental field in 1971 as a Dental Assistant.

Prior to joining the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach and the Connecticut State

Dental Association, she was an educator for the East Haven Board of Education in the Special

Education Department

Ms. Bicknell is a member of The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Westbrook #1784, and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 89.

Since her retirement, Ms. Bicknell enjoys spending time with her husband Robert, her 4 children, 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is an active volunteer in her community and is on the Development and Finance Committee of the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach.