Meet the Team - Beaches Orthodontics

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.

We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.

Melissa

Office Manager

I have been in the dental field for over 30 years. I started as a dental assistant originally, then moved to the front office, and am now the office manager. I handle all your financials and insurance claims for you.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, relaxing by my pool, and playing with my Shih Tzu Star.

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? To be able to fix anything.
Food you could eat for every single meal: I couldn’t, I like variety too much.
Favorite movie: 'Ghost' 'Pretty Woman' and 'A Star is Born'
What do you hate that everyone else loves? Driving, especially over bridges.
What is your favorite holiday? Christmas!
In the story of your life, which celebrity would play you? Shirley MacLaine
Are you an early bird or a night owl? I’m an early bird Sunday through Thursday, but become a night owl Friday and Saturday!

Deborah

Treatment Coordinator

I have been in the dental field for 46 years, and have been in orthodontics for 43 years! I worked in the clinic for most of my career, but made the switch to treatment coordinator in 2018 and love it!

In my time off I love to craft, spend time with my cats and other fur babies, and spend time with my family.

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Teleportation
Food you could eat for every single meal: Baked potatoes
Favorite movie: 'The Preachers Wife'
What do you hate that everyone else loves? Avocado
What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving
In the story of your life, which celebrity would play you? Lucille Ball
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Early bird on work days, Night owl on days off!

Liz

Front Office

I joined the Beaches Orthodontics team in February 2018. You can find me doing a little bit of everything around here!

In my free time, I enjoy running, cooking, baking, and spending time with my husband and our families.

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Invisibility
Food you could eat for every single meal: Red bell peppers
Favorite movie: 'American Beauty'
What do you hate that everyone else loves? Shopping
What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving! Cooking, seeing my family, hanging out with Megan, watching football and eating all day is my perfect day.
In the story of your life, which celebrity would play you? One of the Olsen twins
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Early bird!

Michelle

Assistant

I have been in dentistry for 23 years, but made the move to orthodontics in 2018 when I moved from Georgia to Jacksonville and started at Beaches Orthodontics.

I am married with three beautiful kids and am very close to all of my family! In my spare time, I love to watch Georiga Bulldogs Football, craft and spend time with my family.

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Flying so I can go anywhere at anytime.
Food you could eat for every single meal: Mexican food! So many options.
Favorite movie: 'Pitch Perfect'
What do you hate that everyone else loves? Mushrooms
What is your favorite holiday? Christmas. It’s amazing to see my children get into the holiday spirit.
In the story of your life, which celebrity would play you? Melissa McCarthy
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Night owl

Megan

Assistant

I’m originally from Iowa and moved to Florida in 2017. I love to make every day as fun as possible and you can usually find me laughing. I have been in orthodontics since 2019 and I cannot imagine doing anything else! I love working with Dr. Patel and our whole team.

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Time travel.
Food you could eat for every single meal: Chicken nuggies and black olives.
Favorite movie: I'm not a big movie watcher, but I LOVE watching documentaries about different civilizations!
What do you hate that everyone else loves? Cilantro and Will Ferrell
What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving with Liz and her family.
In the story of your life, which celebrity would play you? Jenni Farley - JWow from Jersey Shore - only because I get told we look a lot alike.
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Neither, I'm a mid-day bear according to the Circadian rythym test I took.

Kayli

Scheduling Coordinator

I joined Beaches Orthodontics in mid 2022 and have loved getting immersed in the orthdontic field! Fun fact about me - I was a patient of Dr. Patel's prior to working here!

I have recently gotten into cooking and baking. In my spare time I love to watch movies with my fiance and son.

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Invisibility
Food you could eat for every single meal: Chick Fil A
Favorite movie: 'The Grinch'
What do you hate that everyone else loves? Pumpkin
What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
In the story of your life, which celebrity would play you? Nina Dobrev
Are you an early bird or a night owl? I was a night owl, but am now an early bird.

Emily

Scheduling Coordinator

I joined the Beaches Orthodontics team in Feburary of 2023 and previously worked at a medspa before deciding it was time for a career change.

Outside of the office I really enjoy baking and - in true Floridian fashon - love going on my friend boat year round.

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Fly
Food you could eat for every single meal: Seafood
Favorite movie: 'Clueless'
What do you hate that everyone else loves? Pumpkin
What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
In the story of your life, which celebrity would play you? Vanessa Hudgens
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Night owl for sure.

Delia

Assistant

I have been with Beaches Orthodontics since January 2023, I joined the team fresh out of dental assistant school.

When not at work I enjoy quality time with loved ones, spontaneous adventures, brunches, retail therapy and relaxing afternoons surrounded by my kitty cats.

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? The power to heal emotional wounds.
Food you could eat for every single meal: Loaded hummus pitas
Favorite movie: 'The Mask'
What do you hate that everyone else loves? Traveling, I enjoy the comforts of being home
What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
In the story of your life, which celebrity would play you? Selena Gomez
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Night owl! Hoot, hoot!

Britney

Assistant

I have been in the dental field since 2020 and started specializing in 2022. I started with Beaches Orthodontics in May of 2023 and have loved being a part of the team! When I'm not at the office I try to get as much quality time in with my family as possible.

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? To be invisible
Food you could eat for every single meal: Pasta or steak, I can't choose just one!
Favorite movie: 'The Proposal'
What do you hate that everyone else loves? Lemonade
What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
In the story of your life, which celebrity would play you? I don't know!
Are you an early bird or a night owl? A bit of both.

Emily

Sterilization Tech

I previously worked in retail and customer service, but joined Beaches Orthodontics in October of 2023 and made the jump to the orthodontic field! I plan on training to be an assistant eventually.

When not at work I enjoy going to the archery range, collecting shark teeth and gardening. Most of all, I love spending time with my kids and making memories with them.

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Shape shifting
Food you could eat for every single meal: Steak - cooked medium rare, mashed potatoes and asparagus
Favorite movie: 'Pirates of the Caribbean' (all of them) and 'The Grinch'
What do you hate that everyone else loves? Seafood
What is your favorite holiday? Halloween
In the story of your life, which celebrity would play you? The Lorax or The Grinch
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Night owl 100%

Destiny

Assistant

I became part of the Beaches Orthodontics team in October 2023, but I have been an orthodontic assistant since 2020. In my off time I like to spend time with my family.

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Flying
Food you could eat for every single meal: Chinese
Favorite movie: Don't have one
What do you hate that everyone else loves? Hocus Pocus
What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
In the story of your life, which celebrity would play you? I can't think of anyone
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Night owl!