Chavelle Galton-Rice

Biography

Chavelle Galton-Rice has been committed to the dental industry for over 20 years. She is D4C’s Regional Director of Operations for the Iowa market after previously being part of the People Development team. Her passion for training and development began in 2011 when she spearheaded a curriculum restructure for an accredited dental assisting program, with additional emphasis on student retention, employability, and graduate outcomes. Chavelle’s clinical, educational and leadership experience has given her opportunities to be involved in advisory committees and, most recently, a workforce coalition to increase access to education for dental assistants. Chavelle earned her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and is completing her master’s degree in education through Western Governors University.