Meet the AADOM Team
With AADOM, you are no longer alone to manage your dental practice! We understand the unique challenges you face and are committed to providing the resources and support you need to succeed and thrive in dental office management.
Executive Vice President
Jessica Cull is the Executive Vice President of the American Association of Dental Office Management, where she leads organizational strategy, operations, business development, and member experience initiatives for the nation’s largest professional association dedicated to dental office management professionals.
With an extensive leadership background in marketing, sales, event strategy, and operational growth, Jessica has played a key role in expanding AADOM’s educational programming, sponsor partnerships, and national events. She is passionate about creating innovative learning opportunities, strengthening industry relationships, and helping dental office leaders build more connected, profitable, and efficient teams and practices.
Known for her energetic leadership style and strong relationship-building skills, Jessica is committed to advancing the dental management profession and supporting the growth and success of office managers and dental teams across the country.
Jessica resides in Atlanta with her husband Steve and their red Doberman, Stanley.
Director of Membership & Education
Chavelle Galton-Rice is a dental operations and education leader with more than two decades of experience across clinical support, front-office management, multi-site operations, and professional development. She serves as Director of Membership & Education for AADOM (American Association of Dental Office Management), where she focuses on member engagement and building meaningful learning experiences that support dental office leaders at every stage of their careers.
With a strong foundation in practice operations and a Master of Education in Education Technology and Instructional Design, Chavelle brings a practical, people-centered approach to education and leadership development. Her career includes leadership roles within both private practices and dental support organizations, where she partnered closely with doctors and management teams to promote operational consistency, team growth, and positive patient experiences across multiple locations.
When she’s not building programs or connecting with members, Chavelle can usually be found spending time with her family, tapping into her creative side, or binge-watching her favorite TV shows.
Director of Events
Jodi Branch is a dynamic event professional with 9 years of experience leading the strategy and execution of large scale, high-impact events, particularly in the healthcare sector. She has successfully managed flagship conferences, sales meetings, product launches, and incentive programs.
At Dentsply Sirona, Jodi played a pivotal role in delivering one of the industry’s premier events, Dentsply Sirona World which hosted over 8,000 dental professionals at their annual event. Her expertise in strategic planning, and operational excellence has consistently resulted in seamless, high-quality event experiences.
Beyond execution, Jodi is a leader who thrives on fostering high-performing teams and creating a positive, solutions-oriented work environment. She believes in empowering her teams, encouraging innovation, and ensuring flawless execution to deliver events that are both fun and that drive measurable impact for the attendees. Jodi is excited to bring her leadership, strategic mindset, and passion for creating best-in-class event experiences to further elevate AADOM’s successful conference.
Jodi lives in Wilmington, NC with her husband and daughter. Outside of work, you can find her soaking up the sun at the beach, catching live music, or chasing her toddler through a local park. She also enjoys discovering new coffee shops, getting lost in a good book, riding her bike, and spending time with friends and family.
National Strategic Account Manager
“AADOM means tribe. AADOM means family. AADOM is support, connection, and encouragement. I am extremely proud to be a part of an association that not only offers these things to our members but treats the internal team with the same level of care. While many wake up each weekday dreading going to work, I look forward to the privilege of interacting with my co-workers and thousands of my AADOM family members and feeling the positive energy that is AADOM.”
Karin came on board at AADOM in 2011. She is the first point of contact for consultants, new sponsors, and conference exhibitors. You will see her roaming the floor at our annual conference and other dental industry meetings. Karin’s role is to introduce as many valuable resources, products, and services as possible to AADOM members. She is also the liaison for consultants interested in the AADOM Speaker Consultant Alliance (ASCA).
Karin’s background includes 40+ years of sales and marketing experience, including 13 years as an insurance agent. She was a top producer of new dental patients and revenue as a marketing specialist with the largest national provider of support services to general and multi-specialty dental groups. Karin was the first recipient of the Operations Team Award for Outstanding Teamwork and Dedication and was assigned to a task force to develop a national dental campaign that is still in force today.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Karin has lived in California since 1983. Karin lives with her daughter Simone and a Chihuahua/Terrier mix and a Miniature Schnauzer she calls the Hooligans. She is the ULTIMATE foodie and loves gourmet cooking, traveling, music, art, and entertaining. She is excited to be working with such a talented, dedicated team and even more so to be working on your behalf!
Awards
- AADOM Watch Us Grow award
- Smile Brands Operations Team Award for Outstanding Teamwork and Dedication
- Leadership Award – Visalia Chamber of Commerce
- Rookie of the Year award – Visalia Chamber of Commerce
National Sponsor Project Manager
“The thing I love best about AADOM and working as a team member is the feeling of ‘family’ at all different levels of the association. Working with the national team, our amazing members, and incredible sponsors, there is always a wonderful feeling of family, inclusion and excitement around being a part of this tribe!”
As AADOM’s National Sponsor Project Manager, Lisa is responsible for the execution of our national sponsor’s marketing deliverables, communicating with sponsors about their marketing pieces and helping them achieve their marketing goals. She is a liaison for our Corporate Member sponsors and AADOM-sponsored local study clubs to assist both groups with their sponsorship objectives.
Lisa has over 40 years experience in the dental industry in the areas of marketing, product engineering, methods and procedures/training, and management. Along with her work experience, Lisa brings her core values of integrity, reliability, and respect for others.
She lives in Illinois with her wife Susie and their two cats, Sofia and Abbie. She enjoys being outside and taking advantage of the walking/hiking trails in local area parks, reading, watching classic movies, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Project Manager
“It is my pleasure and privilege to work with this amazing AADOM team, members and companies. It is rewarding to be a part of such a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tribe of professionals providing the resources for our members to continually learn and grow both professionally and personally.”
Trish is AADOM’s Project Manager working with Lorie Streeter, Karin Bennett, AADOM’s sponsors, and vendors. She is responsible for the coordination of projects and activities including webinars, the Observer magazine, The Going Green Initiative, and AADOM Speaker and Consultant Alliance projects.
Trish brings over 25 years’ experience in the areas of sales and marketing working a variety of businesses and non-profit community service organizations throughout California’s central valley.
Trish was born and raised in California and enjoys being involved in her community. She has served on the board of directors for Networking for Women and Visalians for Sober Graduation and volunteered with several organizations including the American Cancer Society, College of the Sequoias Foundation, Downtown Visalians and the Visalia Parks and Recreation Foundation. She lives in California with her three rescue dogs and enjoys community theater, events, and concerts. She is excited to be working with such a knowledgeable and enthusiastic team of professionals!
Member Services Project Manager
“I enjoy working with each and every one of our AADOM members, whether they are asking questions about their membership or working towards a distinction. It is my pleasure to talk with and support members as they continue to grow professionally and personally. I am very proud to be a part of the AADOM team.”
Membership Services Representative
“I love being a part of AADOM and providing support to our members by helping them find what resources they need to grow and reach their goals. It’s a very rewarding experience!”
Ashlie works on AADOM’s Membership Services team as a Membership Services Representative. She works closely with members by handling any questions they may have, on-boards new members and more.
Ashlie lives in Nashville, TN. She has worked in the dental industry and comes from a dental family. Her mom is a dental consultant/speaker and her dad owns a practice in downtown Nashville. She enjoys reading, traveling, concerts and spending time with family and friends.
Marketing Manager
Christy Roberts is a strategic marketing leader with extensive experience in digital marketing, campaign management, and audience engagement. As Marketing Manager for AADOM (American Association of Dental Office Management), she leads initiatives that empower dental office managers to grow professionally, connect with valuable resources, and easily access education designed to support their day-to-day success.
With a background in integrated marketing, Christy develops and manages multi-channel campaigns across digital, email, social media, and live events. She brings a data-driven, results-oriented approach to every project, focusing on creating meaningful connections and measurable outcomes. Her efforts center on strengthening engagement and ensuring audiences can easily access the information and opportunities most relevant to them.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Christy enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, as well as hiking, camping, and traveling whenever she has the opportunity.
Membership Growth Manager
With more than 35 years of experience in the dental industry, Lisa Young brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership and passion to the profession. Her extensive background includes serving as a Level 1 Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), Front Office Coordinator, Insurance Coordinator and Operations Manager, giving her a well-rounded understanding of both the clinical and administrative operations.
Lisa has also been a proud Lifetime Member of the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) since 2017, reflecting her long-standing commitment to professional growth and the dental management community.
Lisa is deeply committed to supporting dental teams, fostering positive patient experience, and helping practices thrive through strong communication, organization, and leadership. Her dedication to the dental community is matched by her heart for serving others. Outside of her professional career, Lisa enjoys spending quality time with family and friends and giving back through volunteer work with organizations such as Joppa.
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