Operations Manager
American Dental Association
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Kate is the operations manager of Continuing Education at the American Dental Association and founder of OpEx Design, LLC. Known for her sharp insight and no-BS execution, she helps teams eliminate waste, reduce stress and build sustainable systems that work. At the ADA, she leads the operational strategy behind continuing education delivery—maximizing efficiency, value and impact. With expertise in Six Sigma, Lean, Agile and DiSC, Kate empowers teams to communicate better, collaborate smarter and lead with confidence.
She has participated in humanitarian efforts abroad, including delivering dental care to thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Poland and launched a non-profit that provides essential resources to children entering foster care. These experiences fuel her people-first approach to operations and her belief that systems should serve humans, not the other way around. Her courses combine practical tools, bold ideas and a contagious energy that inspires teams to take action and create lasting change.
Disclosure(s): OpEx Design, LLC: Employee (Ongoing)
(6304) Crack the Code: DiSC Tools for a Stress-Free Dental Team
Friday, October 24, 2025
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