where psychology meets productivity
Welcome to ZIA
ZIA isn’t just a talent solution—it’s a movement redefining how dentistry approaches talent, performance, and team dynamics. Born in San Diego and built on the science of industrial/organizational psychology, ZIA exists to challenge the traditional playbook. We don’t just plug people into roles—we assess, align, and activate talent to fit the strategic needs of the business and the behavioral rhythm of the team. Every placement is intentional. Every integration is backed by data. Every result is tied to performance that actually moves the needle. Our work lives at the intersection of human behavior and operational clarity. Whether it’s integrating virtual team members, optimizing leadership structures, or resolving team friction, we partner with practices and groups who want more than short-term hires—they want long-term impact. With decades of real-world experience across consulting, clinical, and executive operations, we don’t offer cookie-cutter solutions. We craft team architectures that support growth, reduce turnover, and elevate every layer of performance—from the front desk to the leadership suite. ZIA is the trusted talent partner for dental groups ready to evolve—for those who believe that culture is a strategy, retention is a metric, and people are the strongest lever for profitability. This is talent, reimagined. This is ZIA.
Our talent
Jonathan Bonanno, Ph.D. (C), MS
Chief Executive Officer & Industrial/Organizational Psychologist
Michael Bonanno, NLP
President & EBITDA Strategist
Caio Wigand
Director, Operations
Taylor Holsinger, Ph.D. (C), MS, MA
Director, Development & Industrial/Organizational Psychologist
Leandro Abrevaya
Sr. Talent Advisor & Psychotherapist
Vanessa Tavares
Brand Manager
Maria Carva
Community Liaison
Nidia Davila-Kuhn
Dental Concierge Manager
Stephen Aguda
Solutions Architect & Cloud Engineer
our core values
We're in the Z.O.N.E.
Zeal
We tackle challenges with a positive attitude, continually pushing ourselves to improve and achieve more.
Opportunity
We embrace new experiences and let our creativity shine as we explore fresh ideas and solutions.
Nurture
We provide guidance and encouragement to our team members, helping everyone develop together.
Excellence
We celebrate our achievements and use them as motivation to set and reach new goals, continuously striving for excellence.