Dentistry Staff

Alina

Alina is a Registered Dental Hygienist who has been in the dental field since 2015. She began her career as a dental assistant then soon after pursued the study of dental hygiene at Pierce College. Alina’s top priority is to provide a relaxed and comfortable experience for each patient, while helping them create and maintain a healthy smile. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking and traveling.

Ha

Ha is a graduate of Seattle Central College, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Ha joined our practice as a registered dental hygienist in 2021. She likes being part of a team that provides a high level of care and is on the cutting edge of technology. She enjoys getting to know her patients and educating them about good oral health. She believes that creating a healthy oral environment leads to overall better health and she does her absolute best in helping her patients improve their oral health and overall health.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to music, cooking, and staying active with outdoor activities.

Alanna

Alanna is a Boise, Idaho native who has been working in dentistry since 2014 and is passionate about health care. Alanna has her Bachelors of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Lake Washington Technical College. She enjoys making every dental visit comfortable. Her goal is to provide excellent quality of care through oral health education and demonstration. In Alanna’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dog, and being outdoors.

Phil

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Stephanie

Stephanie grew up in Woodinville and pursued her dental studies in Kirkland, where she now lives with her boyfriend and their cat, Henry. Passionate about fitness, snowboarding, and travel, she enjoys staying active and exploring new places. Stephanie loves spending quality time with her family and friends. A fun fact about her is that she's half Lebanese!

Sarah

With over 20 years of experience in Dental Hygiene, Sarah is passionate about helping patients feel comfortable, confident, and cared for every visit. She believes a healthy smile starts with trust, education, and a gentle touch. Her approach is thorough yet compassionate, always taking the time to listen to patients' concerns and personalize their care.

Sarah is committed to staying current with the latest advancements in preventative dentistry and patient comfort, ensuring each experience is both effective and positive. She especially enjoys building long-term relationships with patients and watching their oral health improve over time.

Outside the office, Sarah enjoys staying active through fitness, yoga, and Pilates. She believes in a balanced, healthy lifestyle and brings that same positive energy and encouragement to her patients every day.

Kristi

Kristi began her journey in dentistry in 1990 while assisting during college. That early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for dentistry and led her to complete her dental hygiene program in 1995.

She brings over 30 years of experience to her role, along with extensive continuing education across all areas of dentistry. She is deeply committed to providing high-quality care and believes that compassion and empathy are just as important as clinical skill—every patient deserves to feel comfortable, respected, and genuinely cared for.

Kristi values the high standard of dentistry provided by Dr. Cooley and the team. The mutual respect shared among colleagues creates a positive, welcoming environment that patients can feel, making the practice both rewarding and enjoyable to be part of.

Outside of the office, she enjoys camping, boating, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Amelia

Amelia is a PNW native who headed south to San Diego to pursue her dental studies! She is passionate about helping patients achieve a confident smile while making oral hygiene simple, comfortable, and easy to maintain.

Known for her gentle approach and attention to detail, Amelia provides thorough care while educating patients on realistic habits that support lasting oral health and keep their smiles looking their best.

When she’s not shining your pearly whites, she enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, snowboarding, pursuing an endless list of creative endeavors, and spending time with her loved ones!

Fabiola

Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is a dedicated Dental Assistant with over a decade of experience in the healthcare field. Her background spans multiple dental specialties, including Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and General Dentistry, allowing her to provide well-rounded, patient-focused care.

Outside of work, she is a proud mother to her 20-year-old son and enjoys spending quality time with him. In her free time, she practices yoga, loves traveling, enjoys reading metaphysics books, and values gathering with friends.

Alicia

Alicia began her career in 2019 and brings a warm, patient-focused approach to her role as a dental assistant. She loves helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for during every visit, and takes pride in supporting a smooth and positive experience for both patients and the dental team.

Outside of work, Alicia enjoys crafting and spending quality time with her family and friends, as well as her dogs, Layla and Max.

Karina

Karina began her career in dentistry in 2021, starting in pediatrics—an experience that helped shape her gentle, patient-focused approach to care. She takes pride in making patients feel comfortable and at ease during every visit and brings that compassion and experience with her to Cooley Smiles.

Outside of the office, Karina loves to travel, explore new restaurants, and consider herself a true foodie who enjoys trying new places. In her free time, she also enjoys spending quality time with her dog, Capi.

Alina

Alina has been a dental assistant for over seven years and truly enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and well cared for during their visits. She takes pride in being a supportive, reliable member of the dental team and in contributing to a positive experience for every patient.

Outside of the office, she loves spending quality time with her family and friends, especially with her two boys. She also enjoys cooking and trying new recipes whenever she can. She looks forward to meeting you!

Ashley

Ashley has been a dental assistant since 2022 and truly enjoys helping patients feel at ease and confident in their care during their visits. She is passionate about continuing to grow in the dental field and plans to attend dental hygiene school in the future.

Outside of work, Ashley loves traveling, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing at home with her two cats.

Florans

Florans began her career as a Dental Assistant in 2018, building strong experience in a general dental practice before transitioning into a surgical dental clinic, where she expanded her clinical skills and passion for patient care. She is now proud to be part of the Cooley Smiles team, helping patients feel comfortable, cared for, and confident during every visit. Florans is also bilingual and happily assists both English and Spanish-speaking patients.

Outside of the office, Florans loves spending quality time with her family, exploring new places and and staying active through fitness and training

Anh

Anh moved to the area from Eastern Washington in 2015 and has been dedicated to the dental field since 2013. She began her career specializing in pediatric dentistry before transitioning into general dentistry, where she discovered her passion for patient care and practice management.

Fluent in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese, Anh enjoys connecting with patients from diverse backgrounds and helping them feel comfortable and understood. She specializes in insurance coordination, treatment planning, and guiding patients through their dental care journey with clarity and confidence. Building strong, lasting relationships with patients is one of her favorite parts of her role.

Outside of the office, Anh loves spending time with her three children, traveling, cooking, and enjoying the outdoors. She looks forward to welcoming you and helping make your dental experience a positive one!

Felicia

Felicia is a Boise, Idaho native and has been in the dental industry since 2015 specializing in insurance verification, treatment planning and billing also with a previous background in the medical insurance industry. She is passionate about patient care and her favorite thing about working in the dental field is seeing patients leave with a bigger smile than when they came in. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons and is an AVID Seahawks fan, She looks forward to meeting you soon!

Julie

Julie is the COO for Cooley Smiles! Julie joined Cooley Smiles as part of our Everett front office team in 2018; she has over 15 years of dental experience split between the clinical and front office. She is also a Registered Dental Assistant, making her well versed in both clinical and administrative. She loves being a part of the Cooley Smiles team and helping oversee the Bellevue, Kenmore and Everett practice. Julie really enjoys the interactions with patients and making them feel right at home. She also enjoys helping patients navigate the complexity of their insurances, answering tough questions to ensure they feel comfortable and confident going forward with their next steps in treatment.

On her off time you will find her playing with her children, Haliey and Lucas, or enjoying a round of golf with her husband, Alex!

Daniela

Daniela graduated from the Lake Washington Dental Assisting Program in 2018 and quickly launched her career in a Pediatric Dental office, gaining valuable experience caring for patients of all ages. She is proud to be part of the Cooley Smiles family, where she enjoys building connections with every patient who walks through the door. Having transitioned to the front office, Daniela is well-versed in both clinical and administrative aspects of dental care. Outside of work, she loves traveling, taking walks with her dog, and spending quality time with her loved ones. She looks forward to welcoming you to the office soon!!