Meet Our Team

Chris Hammelev has enjoyed being a hygienist for over 32 years, but has also been a very successful treatment coordinator as well as office manager. She is a member of the ADHA, AOSH, and ALD. Chris has lead outstanding hygiene teams across the country for the last 19 years and has created custom periodontal programs for each of her offices. These programs give the patients the treatment they need, while greatly increasing profits for the office. She has shown her teams on co-diagnosis and communication skills resulting in extraordinary productivity in the doctor’s schedule.

Her vast experience within private practice allows her to manage teams and demonstrate to them how to establish  and maintain patient relationships, improve staff communication and accountability, utilize systems and protocols, create and achieve goals, and ultimately attain the practice vision.

Marissa has been in dentistry for over 20 years.

Utilizing her clinical knowledge and leadership skills, she earned a position as a regional trainer and eventually a regional manager for a large dental service organization. This eventually led her to being a dental consultant for general and specialty practices all over the country.

As a Certified Strategic Intervention Life Coach, Marissa values the needs of her clients first. She is able to connect with the entire team utilizing her knowledge of the clinical and administrative areas of an office to implement strategies that will create an environment ideal for growth. She truly prides herself on helping her clients develop a goal that will be sustainable and rewarding.

She has worked with many dentists, specialists, and teams both corporate and private over the years. Having led teams in corporate and private practice, Marissa found that her clients truly needed help managing their practices; which led to the creation of The Dental Practice Management Agency. She feels truly blessed to find her passion for managing, and mentoring in a field that she loves.

Alexa has been in the dental field for 12 years. She comes from a DSO background. Working in operations with DSO’s and private practices, she realized that systems can be married with great relationships and build unshakable dental businesses. Alexa has always had a passion for training. Post DSO world, she was a practice coach helping motivate and empower teams to create successful practices. She became a certified Dentrix Trainer in 2021 and is thrilled for the opportunity to join The Dental Practice Management Agency training Guru team! In her free time, she enjoys hip hop dancing, shopping, and the Colorado outdoors with my best friend, her 7-year-old son.

Alishia is originally from Richmond, Virginia but moved to Denver just before she finished high school. Alisha has been in the dental field for over 20 years. Her love and passion for patient education, care and attention to detail, help her train teams all over the country. Alishia has worked in dentistry both as a dental assistant and an insurance coordinator, and her ability to adapt to any situation makes her a fantastic asset to our clients. When not taking care of others at work, Alishia enjoys traveling, spending time with her two children, and watching them excel in school and sports.

Josalyn, is an EDDA with over 25 years’ experience in Dental Assisting. She is a Clinical Manager of a large private practice which made her the perfect choice for Director of Dental Assisting for The Dental Practice Management Agency. She is passionate in providing excellent dentistry utilizing her skills, knowledge, and common-sense approach to lead a team of 14 Clinicians and 6 Treatment Coordinators. When she is not in the trenches of clinical dentistry, Josalyn can be found coaching dental assistants how to be their best at their skills, creating systems and organization for success.

Her skills and ability to learn have allowed her to assist in many specialties alongside outstanding dentists/mentors. The Specialties include Endodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pankey Institute, Spear, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, Dental Implants and General Restorative. She prides herself on the fact that she continues to learn every day to provide the best dentistry and help grow my team members.

Josalyn enjoys “Glamping”, hosting family and friends for cook-outs and vacationing in Mexico. She is a wife, mom of 2 adult children and 2 dogs Willie and Waylon.

Whitney is a seasoned leader with over 6 years in the dental and orthodontic field. She's a master in the art of process enhancement and implementation of strategic growth systems. Whitney's journey led her to serve as the Director of Strategic Growth and Community Relations for one of Colorado's largest orthodontic practice groups and a leader working in both private-practice and DSO settings, providing her with an intimate understanding of the inner workings of successful practices.

Her career spans various facets of leadership from call center training, treatment coordination, to administration. Yet, her true calling is found in the world of marketing. She possesses a remarkable ability to meet your practice exactly where it stands and guide you toward your growth objectives. Whitney excels in designing marketing plans and assembling teams to deliver a top-notch patient experience. Her knack for delivering measurable results and creating team cohesion empowers her to create a brand identity that's uniquely yours. Whether you're a single-location practice or a sprawling multi-location operation, Whitney thrives on helping you amplify brand recognition, reach new patients, and conquer your practice's objectives ultimately making a meaningful impact. She has honed systems that leverage your team's strengths to meet the demands of today's consumers. Whitney remains an active position as the Strategic Growth Director for a multi-brand and location orthodontic practice and OSO organization.

She is a lifelong learner, a dedicated yogi, greenthumb, and wife. Her passion for personal growth and holistic living permeates her work, offering a unique touch to her consulting style.

With Whitney as your guide, you'll gain a dedicated coach who can help you craft and execute strategic marketing plans, leveraging community engagement, patient and staff referral initiatives, and cutting-edge digital marketing strategies.

Dawn is a dedicated professional with a rich background in dental care and practice management. After graduating from a dental assisting program in 2012, Dawn began her career as a dental assistant and clinic manager at a practice in Tallahassee, Florida, where she worked for five years. Her career path then led her to Colorado, where she continued as a dental assistant for another year and a half.

It was during her time as a Treatment Coordinator that Dawn found her true passion. She spent four rewarding years in that role, helping patients understand their treatment options and ensuring a positive experience. After this, she pursued entrepreneurial interests by buying a business, stepping away from the dental field for two years.

However, Dawn’s dedication to the dental industry brought her back to the practice she loved, where she worked at the front desk for a year, providing valuable support and reconnecting with patients. Dawn’s journey highlights her adaptability, leadership, and unwavering commitment to patient care and practice excellence.