Reka, Administrative

I am a lifelong Alaskan; born on the Kenai Peninsula but living most of my life in Anchorage. As a child I spent most of my summers fishing on the Kenai River and playing on the Homer Spit. My father was a fishing guide and a boat builder, which brought my family to the Kenai Peninsula during the summer months; it was a great way to grow up! I am 1 of 7 siblings, with 4 sisters and 2 brothers, so family is a very important part of my life. I have a dog, Jersey, who is my baby! I am a huge animal lover, always trying to place unwanted animals in good stable homes and have spent much of my free time doing volunteer work. I also enjoy reading, hiking, snowshoe, Frisbee, watching sports (basketball, college football, cycling), and long walks with my dogs.

My favorite aspect of dentistry is definitely the patients. When a fearful patient calls and I am able to help alleviate their concerns, I feel a tremendous amount of pride and satisfaction. After we see these patients, they usually comment about how painless and comfortable their appointment was, which is truly the best complement we could receive.

I really can’t say enough about how amazing this team is; I’ve never worked with such a dynamic and energetic group of people, and I feel truly blessed to be part of the team!