Jackie Krnic is the Director of Operations at Ballantyne Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina and a coach with Sunrise Dental Solutions. She graduated from the University of North Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a minor in Psychology and spent the next 10 years in the service industry. Jackie eventually decided to make a change seeking a more fulfilling career where she could use her talents to help others. She was accepted into a two-year dental assisting program and graduated with honors and her CDA. While she was finishing her degree, she interned with Dr. Joseph Hufanda and Dr. Christian Yaste. They immediately knew that Jackie had incredible potential and offered her a dental assisting position in their practice. In the past eleven years, Jackie has taken on various roles and leadership positions at Ballantyne Dentistry. Her enthusiasm, dedication, and passion have opened opportunities for her to advance within the organization and her fellow team members look to her as an example of a true leader.