Chonte James is the Senior Director of Predoctoral Application Service at the American Dental Education Association. A Maryland native, she earned her bachelor's degree at Morgan State University. With more than 30 years of experience in dental education, she has been instrumental in connecting and presenting to predental students, health profession advisors, and admissions representatives at dental schools across the U.S. and Canada. In addition, she serves as a liaison to both the ADEA Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Affairs (ADEA AFASA) and the National Association of Advisors to the Health Professions.