Meet the Team

Ellen

Clinical Lead

Ellen joined Discover Smiles in 2017 with almost 30 years of dental experience. Ellen is a registered dental assistant and has a B.S. in public administration from CMU. She has worked in both the clinical and administrative side of dentistry.

In her free time, Ellen enjoys coaching archery for Okemos schools, spending time with family, playing games, traveling, and entertaining.

Emily

Registered Dental Hygienist

Emily graduated from Mott Community College with an associate’s degree in dental Hygiene in 2024. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her soon-to-be husband, Alex, and her cat, Nala. They love traveling together and exploring new restaurants.

When she’s not making teeth sparkly clean, you can find her skiing, hanging out at the beach, or playing 9 holes of golf!

Alyvia

Registered Dental Hygienist

Alyvia graduated from Lansing Community College with her Associate of Science degree in dental hygiene in 2020. She continued her education at the University of Michigan and received her Bachelors of Science degree in dental hygiene in 2022. In her previous work experience, Alyvia worked with children of all ages for many years prior to dental hygiene. At Discover Smiles, she enjoys creating a positive, fun-filled dental experience and developing connections with patients to build rapport and trust.

Outside of the office, Alyvia loves spending time with her husband and family. She enjoys camping, going to Lake Michigan, and cheering on the Michigan Wolverines. She has a German shepherd named Cooper and her favorite food is chicken cordon bleu.

Natalie

Registered Dental Hygienist

Natalie graduated with her Associate of General Studies from Lansing Community College in 2020 and acquired her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Michigan in 2022. Before the dental field, Natalie taught swim lessons to children of all ages at Mid-Michigan Aquatics, where she developed a passion for working with kids. Now she brings that same enthusiasm to help young patients learn how to care for their teeth and feel confident in their smiles at Discover Smiles!

Outside the office, Natalie stays active by teaching fitness classes at the Michigan Athletic Club. She enjoys running outdoors and spending quality time with friends and family.

Ruth

Registered Dental Assistant

Ruth has been in the dental world for five years. In her free time, Ruth enjoys working out and spending quality time with her nieces and nephews. She spends a lot of time outdoors. She moved from Venezuela but now lives in Okemos.

Meisha

Registered Dental Assistant

Meisha is a proud Lansing native, born and raised in the community she continues to serve. She discovered her passion for dental hygiene shortly after graduation. She pursued her education at Lansing Community College, completing the dental hygiene program in 2007 and becoming a well-regarded dental assistant. With over 16 years of experience in dental assistance, Meisha brings both skill and compassion to her work, especially when caring for children, whom she absolutely loves working with.

Outside of the office, Meisha enjoys spending quality time with her family, coaching cheerleading, cooking, and cheering on MSU.

Bren

Registered Dental Assistant

As a Registered Dental Assistant, Bren is passionate about dentistry and dedicated to continually learning new techniques to enhance patient care and ensure that every visit is a comfortable, positive experience.

Outside of work, Bren enjoys the thrill of riding her Kawasaki ZX14 motorcycle and hitting the trails on her dirt bike. She’s an avid camper who loves spending quality time with friends and family around a bonfire.

Megan

Registered Dental Assistant

Megan is a newcomer to the world of dentistry and is already loving the journey. With a warm and enthusiastic approach, she’s eager to grow in the field and provide excellent care to every patient she meets.

Outside of work, Megan enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their two-year-old son. She’s also passionate about baking, relaxing with a good movie, and coffee is her best friend.

Adri

Patient Care Coordinator

Adri graduated from Mason High School in 2023 and immediately began her career in the dental field as part of the administrative team. With over two years of experience in front desk operations at busy dental practices, she is skilled at patient interaction, appointment scheduling, and insurance verification. Adri is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for every patient while helping ensure the office runs smoothly and efficiently. Before entering dentistry, Adri spent three years working with children- strengthening her warm and caring nature.

Outside the office, she loves being an auntie and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Haley

Patient Care Coordinator

Haley recently joined Discover Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, marking her first step into the dental field. She ensures every visit is smooth and welcoming from the first phone call to scheduling your next appointment. In Spring 2025, she earned her first Five-Star Certification from the Scheduling Institute and takes pride in creating a positive experience for every family.

Outside the office, Haley enjoys life with her husband and their baby boy. She loves baking sourdough bread (her starter, Cleopatra, is going strong!), taking nature walks, and spending Sundays with family.

Nisha

Patient Care Coordinator

Nisha has over 20 years of experience in the dental field, offering a wealth of knowledge and a passion for patient care. Her dedication to dentistry shines through every aspect of her work, from patient care to dental education.

Outside of the office, Nisha enjoys spending quality time with her family, working on landscaping projects, and travelling.

Ben

Patient Care Coordinator

Ben recently joined the Discover Smiles Pediatric Dentistry team as his first dental role! He is eager to learn and provide a welcoming experience for patients. He enjoys connecting with others and brings a positive attitude to everything he does.

Outside of work, he enjoys rock climbing with his wife and friends, playing video games, and attending Tuesday night trivia.