Dawn Nacchio-Christie is a dedicated healthcare professional and accomplished coach whose career reflects a lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and community impact.

For 31 years, Dawn served as a Registered Dental Hygienist alongside Dr. Victor Avis, where she played an integral role in building a patient-centered practice grounded in whole-body wellness. Over the past decade, the practice placed a strong emphasis on recognizing and educating patients about overall health, with a particular focus on airway disorders and their connection to long-term well-being. Dawn was passionate about helping patients understand how oral health influences systemic health, empowering them through education and compassionate care.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dawn served as Office Manager, overseeing daily operations, managing accounts receivable, and conducting patient consultations. Her leadership ensured the practice ran efficiently while maintaining a warm, personalized environment where patients always felt heard and valued. Her dedication and professionalism helped shape a practice culture centered on excellence and trust.

Now recently retired from dentistry, Dawn has embraced another long-standing passion: coaching. For the past 10 years, she has served as the Head Coach of the Notre Dame Academy Swim Team, where she leads with the same energy, integrity, and mentorship that defined her healthcare career. Under her guidance, student-athletes have grown not only as competitors, but as confident and resilient young women.
Continuing her commitment to the sport, Dawn is currently pursuing her USA Swimming Official Certification through USA Swimming, further expanding her knowledge and contribution to competitive swimming.

Whether in a dental practice or on the pool deck, Dawn’s career is marked by leadership, heart, and an unwavering dedication to improving the lives of those she serves.