Submitted by Delta Dental of Washington.
Delta Dental of Washington, the state’s leading dental benefits provider, has selected Nicolette Slaughter as its new Workforce Development Program Manager.
Slaughter will lead Delta Dental’s mission-driven efforts in expanding diversity at all levels within the dental profession and progressing oral health equity with the goal of improving dental health outcomes within historically underrepresented communities statewide and nationwide. As part of this effort, she will lead Delta Dental’s program – Dental Careers Discovery: A Hands-On Journey – which introduces middle- and high-school students to dental career opportunities.
Previously, Slaughter helped to create more equitable and accessible care for vulnerable populations in roles at MultiCare Health System and DSHS. She currently serves on the board of Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children and is past chair of the Pierce County Local Impact Network, which addresses oral health disparities countywide.
Slaughter, who also works as a fitness training coach, lives in Covington with her husband and son. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton and an MBA in healthcare management from Western Governor’s University.
