Our Team
Jessie Andrews
Principal, Strategic Clinical Advisory
Jessie brings more than 18 years of experience across clinical dentistry, operational leadership, workforce development, and professional education to Carlson Consulting Collective.
Beginning her career as a dental assistant and advancing into regional management, Jessie has developed a rare perspective on the connection between strong clinical systems, well-prepared teams, and successful practice operations. Her experience spans Oral Surgery, General Anesthesia, Pediatrics, General Dentistry, and Endodontics, giving her firsthand insight into the varied demands placed on clinical teams across multiple practice environments.
Throughout her career, Jessie has maintained a strong focus on developing people. She previously served as a dental assistant instructor for a large Dental Service Organization, training and mentoring assistants entering the profession. Today, she serves as a Dental Sciences Instructor at Willamette Career Academy, where she develops career-ready dental professionals through technical education, professional development, and industry-aligned training.
Jessie holds EFDA and EFODA certifications and successfully completed the WREB Examination for Restorative Functions. She is also certified by the Oregon Board of Dentistry to teach Radiology.
Beyond the classroom and clinical environment, Jessie contributes to the future of the dental workforce as a member of the State of Oregon Dental Assistant Workforce Committee, helping strengthen education and training pathways for the profession. She was recently nominated for Oregon Career and Technical Education New Teacher of the Year.
Continuing Professional Development
Jessie is currently completing her Career and Technical Education (CTE) licensure, further expanding her work in career and technical education. Following completion, she plans to pursue additional certification focused on asepsis and infection prevention, continuing to deepen her expertise in clinical education, safety, and workforce development.
As Principal of Strategic Clinical Advisory for Carlson Consulting Collective, Jessie brings her experience to clinical operations, workforce strategy, team development, training, and clinical systems. Her work focuses on helping practices build capable teams, strengthen clinical infrastructure, and create sustainable systems that support exceptional care and long-term organizational growth.