I am a native Central Oregonian and have been with Deschutes Dental Center since it opened in 2001. I started my career as a dental assistant after graduating the program here in Bend at COCC in 1998; I worked for a few years in another office before finding my home at Deschutes Dental Center. After assisting chairside here for over 14 years,  I changed my path and joined the team at the front desk. I am now the practice manager and while I miss getting to provide quality care and compassion in the clinic, I love the daily interaction I get to have with our patients on the phone and in person. After fostering kiddos for nearly 5 years, my husband James and I now have 3 kids and 3 dogs. We adore spending time with them and watching them grow. Our family likes camping, hiking, playing in the snow and sunshine, and just enjoying everything that Central Oregon has to offer. I feel lucky that I get to help patients get quality dental work that helps them achieve a healthy beautiful smile in a friendly, family like environment.