Ross Dubois, MEd

Ross Dubois serves as associate director of brand and strategy for the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center. He works across strategic planning, communications, branding and special projects to strengthen the center's visibility and support its mission in cardiovascular research, education and clinical innovation.

Before joining the Sarver Heart Center, Dubois spent nine years with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, where he partnered with the dean and senior leadership to develop institutional initiatives, lead signature events and communications projects, and support strategic priorities across the college.

Earlier in his career, Dubois worked on NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission, coordinating operations, facilities and national science team meetings in preparation for the spacecraft's launch. Before that, he guided nighttime sky tours at Kitt Peak National Observatory, helping guests from around the world explore the universe through telescopes and binoculars beneath Arizona's dark desert skies.

In 2023, Dubois received the Lura Hanekamp Staff Excellence Award, the College of Medicine – Tucson's highest honor for staff, recognizing his dedication to service and institutional impact.