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Provides high-quality dental care diagnosing, treating, and managing a broad range of dental conditions with a commitment to patient education and preventative care. Known for excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a patient-centered approach. Dedicated to staying current with advancements in dental technology and treatment methods. Actively involved in the Boulder-Broomfield Dental Society, Colorado Dental Association, American Dental Association, and her local Spear Study Club.

Instructing private and group Pilates sessions, including exercises on the Reformer, Mat, Chair, Springboard, and Cadillac. Providing hands-on support to clients, offering modifications and adjustments to enhance alignment, technique, and movement quality. Observing certified instructors to deepen understanding of Pilates principles, exercise progressions, and effective teaching strategies. Attending on going training and workshops as part of certification requirements to build a strong foundation in Pilates methodology.

San Diego, California, United States

Performs routine duties of a general practitioner of dentistry by maintaining the dental health of Marine recruits. Diagnoses and treats dental diseases and disorders. Creates comprehensive treatment plans to include restorative, periodontal, endodontic, oral surgery, and prosthodontic treatments. Monitors operative/restorative needs of each incoming recruit class and ensures appropriate scheduling to maximize the patient’s availability for dental care while in boot camp. Conducts infection control inspections and manages dental infection control protocols at the command level for 7 clinics. Leads a monthly infection control meeting. Monitors health care associated infections from dental surgeries for the command and implements process improvements to minimize exposures.

San Diego, California, United States

Manages the financial records of a budget of $4,000. Provides financial forecasting while creating an annual budget, and provides detailed financial reports to the executive committee following all events. Collaborates with external entities to plan and discuss the cost of group events for the organization.

Co-Founded Wines and Spines book club in January 2023 with Breanne Hughes to create a positive environment for women to get together on a monthly basis to discuss a book that is randomly chosen from member recommendations.

Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan; San Diego, Ca

Managed a health services department on board USS GERMANTOWN. Advised the Commanding Officer on implementations to mitigate health threats, and maximize health benefits for the crew. Maintained an active dental practice of over 350 patients while in port and out to sea. Diagnosed and treated dental disease efficiently to maintain over 90% of the crew deployment ready at all times. Implemented organization policies and procedures for a department of 9 personnel. Managed material, fiscal, manpower, and personnel resources within the department. Provided systems for quality assurance, staff development and performance evaluation. Maintained a robust tobacco cessation program, lowering the crew's tobacco use by 25%. Rolled out Tactical Combat Casualty Care to the ship, educating over 80% of the crew on how to stabilize combat wounds.

San Diego, California, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Acted as Chief Executive Officer of the Alpha Iota chapter of Alpha Delta Pi. Ensured all policies were implemented and conducted chapter rituals. Represented the chapter on campus and in Panhellenic events. Served on Standards Council, Recruitment Management Committee, and Finance Committee to oversee all operations and plans for the chapter. Attended the National Grand Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona to obtain leadership education to bring to the chapter, and as a Voting Delegate.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Director of Chapter Operations of the Alpha Iota chapter of Alpha Delta Pi. Took minutes at weekly executive committee meetings and monthly executive board meetings. Served as Bylaws Revisions Chair, and lead the chapter in making changes to the bylaws. Directed Officer Transition Workshop, which ensured that there was a seamless turnover between women entering and exiting leadership roles. Maintained communication between officers and chapter members by managing chapter email and Facebook page, and organizing chapter calendars.

Doctor Of Dental Medicine

Activities and Societies: American Student Dental Association; Pediatric Dentistry Club; Hispanic Student Dental Association; Dean's.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Alpha Delta Pi (President, Executive Vice President); Order of Omega; Pre-Dental Society (President, Vice.

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