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Welcome to ZIA

At ZIA, we are dedicated to helping dental practices achieve their full potential by aligning talent strategies to business goals. Our team boasts extensive experience and deep industry knowledge, working with a wide range of practices—from single practices and emerging groups to large-scale Dental Service Organizations (DSOs).

We bring firsthand expertise in various facets of the dental industry. Our background includes roles as sought-after dental consultants, owners of multiple practices and a DSO, operators of a dental transitions company that has successfully facilitated top-dollar practice sales, and leaders of a virtual support company assisting thousands of practices nationwide. This rich history has now evolved into ZIA, where we continue to make an even bigger impact.

Our team’s comprehensive understanding of the dental industry, combined with our customized approach, ensures that we provide effective solutions tailored to your specific needs. From recruitment and retention to leadership development and performance optimization, we offer a full spectrum of onsite and virtual talent management services designed to keep you in mind.

Discover how our experienced team can help you achieve your goals with precision and speed. Contact us today to get started!

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Our humans

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Jonathan Bonanno, PhD Candidate, MS

CEO & Industrial/Organizational Psychologist

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Michael Bonanno, NLP

President

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Rachel Windham

Director, People Operations

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Caio Wigand

Director, Operations

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Leandro Abrevaya

Sr. Talent Advisor & Psychotherapist

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Marcus Lima, MBA

Process Development Lead

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Nidia Davila-Kuhn

Concierge Manager

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.

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Testimonials

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"I don't know why I didn't do this sooner. Hiring ZIA has saved me and my team so much time on finding the RIGHT team members."

Dr. C | Owner, Emerging Group

"Two of my recent hires were Office Managers in two of my locations. I'm happy to share we've experienced positive growth in the practice and team in the first month of bringing them on."

Sarah C. | Private DSO Executive

"My business is moving in the direction that it should be as the result of bringing on my virtual team member."

- Katrina S. | International Speaker, KOL & RDH

"I never knew how valuable talent acquisition really is. I used to have so much turnover because I would hire who I would like versus who was competent enough to do the job. Now, I have had 0 turnover since working with JB and his team for the last 4 years. THANK YOU!"

- Michael B. | Business Development Executive

"Absolutely love working with ZIA! Being able to entrust talent acquisition to experts who are more equipped to find a future team member with not only the right talent we are looking for but also the cultural fit has been amazing. The team at ZIA is a joy to work with and has exceeded my organization's expectations every time. If you are looking for A-rated team members who are aligned with your organization, then check out ZIA. There’s no talent acquisition company I trust more!"

- Shawn Z. | Dental Innovator

Our mission

To connect people with opportunities, established or to be created, through tailored talent strategies to build committed agile teams driving success and innovation.

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Imagine walking into your morning huddle, and your virtual office manager has already crunched the numbers, prepped the charts, and set the stage for a productive day. 🔍💻

They’re not just remote—they’re your team’s secret weapon for consistency and reliability.

Ready to transform your practice with next-level collaboration?

Check the link in our bio to learn more about our Talent Acquisition & Optimization packages! ❤️

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At ZIA, we are NOT a service provider—we are in service of supporting others and providing opportunities to talent and teams alike.

Our mission is to empower dental organizations by aligning people strategy with business strategy, leveraging our expertise in talent acquisition and optimization. We’re here to help you attract, develop, and retain the kind of talent that transforms your team into a competitive powerhouse.

Our approach isn’t transactional; it’s transformational. From enhancing organizational culture to integrating virtual teams, we customize our strategies to fit the unique needs of every practice and dental support organization.

Looking to build your dream team? Check the link in our bio to learn more about our Talent Acquisition & Optimization packages! ❤️

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🧠 Exploring the Four Stages of Psychological Safety 🧠

Creating a culture of psychological safety is key for thriving teams, especially in healthcare. Dr. Timothy Clark introduced a powerful model with four essential stages to build this environment: Inclusion, Learner, Contributor, and Challenger. Each stage builds on the last, guiding teams to feel secure, valued, and ready to innovate.

Where do you think you or your team could grow?

At ZIA, we help teams identify and strengthen these areas, empowering everyone to lead and excel.

Visit our website to learn more!

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Leadership: It’s More Than a Title!

Leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about influence, ownership, and creating safe, empowering spaces. Did you know that when team members feel like leaders, engagement and performance skyrocket? In healthcare, this is especially powerful—it boosts trust, patient care, and overall team harmony.

At ZIA, we specialize in talent strategies that turn every team member into a leader, aligning your people and business goals. Want to learn how? Visit our website!

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BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR TEAM! 🌟

At ZIA, we elevate dental practices with strategies that connect both in-office and virtual talent from day one.

Our tailored solutions supercharge productivity, drive team satisfaction, and ensure your practice has everything it needs to flourish! 💪✨

👉 Curious to see how we can amplify your success? Check out our latest blog at talentbyzia.com for insider tips and inspiration!

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Changing the Way Dental Offices Find Top Talent!

Finding the right team for your practice is more than just filling roles—it’s about understanding what really works for your office. On the Dental Office Managers Community Podcast, our CEO Jonathan Bonanno shares how ZIA takes a fresh approach to hiring!

💼✨ “We’re all about finding what works best for YOU. By looking at job data, commute preferences, and candidate qualities, we make sure every hire is a great match for your practice.” - Jonathan

🔍 With ZIA’s "Comprehensive Talent Exam," we:

✅ Check job data within specific commuting zones ✅ Look at hiring timelines and how ads are performing ✅ Create custom strategies to attract your ideal team

Ready to find the best fit for your practice? Let’s chat!
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