Kelli
Kelli brings over two decades of experience as a leader in dentistry. As the Practice Manager, Kelli oversees all day-to-day operations of the office to ensure a great experience for every patient and her team. Kelli appreciates the opportunity to listen to patients, understand their unique stories, and strives to help bring comfort to those who tend to experience anxiety while receiving dental care. She feels so thankful to be part of such a great team who are dedicated to providing the best dental care for their patients.
As an empty nester, when Kelli is not in the office, she is home spending time with her husband and their two dogs, Sam and Lucy. She loves being a mom to their daughter, having family dinner at a local restaurant and enjoying a good cup of coffee. She also enjoys traveling and live music.
Codi
Raised here in Vancouver, Washington, Codi got her initial start in the dental field in high school when she attended the Dental Assisting Program at the Clark County Skill Center. After graduating, Codi continued on to Concorde Career College so that she could get further certified to work in Oregon as well.
Codi joined the Sleep Dentistry family in the beginning of 2022 and brings over 10 years of experience with her. Focusing on patient experience, she makes sure their fears and concerns are heard and understood. Taking these into consideration is her top priority so that each patient feels at home and comfortable.
Outside of the office, Codi spends most of her time with family. She enjoys going to her kids’ sporting events and being their biggest cheerleader. She enjoys being outdoors, going out to eat and listening to live music. When you see Codi walking through the office, please feel free to say hi!
Kate
Kate was born and raised in Thailand. She graduated from Clark College Dental Hygiene Program in 2012, while also earning her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from Eastern Washington University in 2013. Kate takes pride and joy in working with patients of all ages, educating them on the importance of oral hygiene and building relationships at the same time. Her goal is to make sure patients are comfortable and receive the care they deserve. It makes her day to see each patient leaving her chair happy with a wonderful smile.
Outside of work, Kate enjoys cooking, exercising, and traveling the world.
Rae
Rae was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Through her adult life, she has lived in various cities in Oregon and recently moved to the Vancouver area to be closer to family. She has been in the dental field for over a decade, starting as a dental assistant in oral surgery. She received her Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene at Pacific University where she was the recipient of the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award, graduating at the top of her class in instrumentation.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, camping/hiking and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband and two dogs.
Maria
Born and raised in Astoria on the Oregon Coast, Maria started as an orthodontic assistant and continued her career earning her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Portland Community College.
Maria soon started working for the founder of Sleep Dentistry of Portland and Vancouver and has celebrated 38 years with the practice which has led to the formation of many long-lasting relationships with her patients. Being able to watch patients get over their fear and anxiety is something that she finds very rewarding.
She has been a key participant in Dentistry from the Heart since its commencement at Sleep Dentistry of Portland and is eager to give back to the community when possible.
Outside of the office, Maria loves spending her free time fishing whenever possible and is fiercely competitive when it comes to razor clamming with her husband. Baking treats is something she enjoys sharing with our office staff, friends, and family.
Vicky
Originally from Colombia, Vicky is bilingual and speaks both English and Spanish. She moved to the United States more than ten years ago and began working for the Multnomah County Dental Clinics.
She decided to return to school to pursue her dental hygiene degree and graduated from Mt. Hood Community College in 2011 with high honors.
While studying at Mt. Hood, her passion for promoting dental health and the prevention of oral disease earned her the American Dental Hygiene Association Professionalism Award for academic excellence.
Vicky offers compassion and dedication to each of her patients. She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and participates in monthly meetings to stay current with advances in dental hygiene.