Meet the Team at Espinosa Family Dental

Shana
Office Manager

Shana has been an essential member of the Espinosa Family Dental team since 2011. With her friendly voice and warm smile, she’s always ready to help both patients and team members alike. As office manager, Shana’s skills are invaluable, especially as our practice continues to grow. Her favorite part of the job is assisting patients, ensuring their experience is peaceful and enjoyable. Outside of work, Shana loves spending time with her three kids and supporting them in all their activities. She also enjoys relaxing with her loving husband, cooking, and expressing her creativity through crafting.

Kaylee
Practice Administrator

Although Kaylee just recently joined Espinosa Family Dental, she is very excited for what the future has to offer. Before becoming a Patient Care Representative, she worked as an optician. Though she is new to the dental field, Kaylee always enjoys helping patients with their needs. In her free time, she loves to enjoy all types of art with her husband William; whether that be visiting art museums, or seeing their favorite band Wilco 6 times and counting. Kaylee has a deep admiration for animals of all kind and is a self-proclaimed crazy cat lady. Kaylee and her husband dote on their two spoiled cats and she also volunteers at the Washington County Humane Society.

Tammi
Insurance Coordinator

Tammi has been with Espinosa Family Dental for almost two years. She started out as a Patient Care Representative and moved to Insurance Coordinator. She still helps out as a Patient Care Rep whenever needed. She has been married 28 years and has 4 children. Her youngest graduates High School this year 2023. Tammi’s summer adventures involve staying in her camper in the Northwoods. She is really enjoying the atmosphere and working in our new building.

Jennifer
Patient Care Representative

Meet Jennifer, one of our Patient Care Representatives and our Financial Coordinator who joined our team on March 6 th ,2023. She is always ready to help our patients with a smile, even on a telephone call you can hear the sincerity and care in her voice. Jennifer grew up in Cedarburg, Wisconsin but spent more than half of her adult life (17 years) in Santa Maria Apaxco, Mexico where she raised her son with his father. She studied ESL with Cambridge University, taught English from Kindergarten to University, interpreted for Mexican National Cement Companies and Government Offices, opened an English school with her best friend and even opened her own pizza business! If Jennifer isn’t working or spending time with friends and family or you will find her swimming laps at her favorite local pool!

Tina
Patient Care Representative

Tina joined the Espinosa Family Dental team in March 2023 as a Patient Care Representative. She has a Child Care Development degree from Madison College and loves working with people of all ages, although the little ones always steal her heart. She has worked in customer service for many years and enjoys bringing smiles to the faces of people that she meets. When she is not taking care of our patients you can find her spending time with her family, her beautiful grandchildren, recharging at the lake, or relaxing in the Northwoods.

Elena
Patient Care Representative

Elena is the 3rd of Dr. Espinosa’s 6 children and has spent many years in and around the office in different capacities. She grew up cleaning the clinic, participating in the Hartford parades and helping with dental health education. She has also traveled with Dr. Espinosa to provide humanitarian dental work in Guatemala and Honduras and has a great love for the people she has been able to help serve through dentistry. During her senior year of high school, Elena completed the HUHS Youth Apprenticeship program working as a front office and insurance assistant. Her passion lies in humanitarian and service work and in addition to her dental trips, she has traveled to Ghana, Samoa & New Orleans in humanitarian capacities. She also enjoys reading, art, growing various plants, playing with her family’s 2 dogs & spending time with her family.

Tanja
Patient Care Representative

Tanja joined our team in February 2025 as a Patient Care Representative. Tanja came from the world of retail and is excited for this next chapter in her life to join the team at Espinosa Family Dental. Tanja also teaches water aerobics at the Hartford Rec center. She has been married to her wonderful husband since July 1993. They have four children and two grandchildren. Tanja received her degree as an Administrative Assistant from LDS Business College. Her faith is very important to her and she is very active in her church community. In her free time, she loves to read stories over Facetime to her grandchildren in another state. She also loves to crochet, be crafty, garden, and play games with family.

Jessi
Hygienist

Jessi has been working as a dental hygienist since 1993 and has been at Espinosa Family Dental since 2002. She graduated from University of Minnesota- Duluth and Marquette University. She is known for her gentle, caring chairside manner and puts all her patients at ease. Jessi loves spending time with her family at their different sporting events and school activities and loves every minute of watching them play and perform. The favorite part of Jessi’s job is working with her patients to help them improve their oral and systemic health.

Lorena
Hygienist

Lorena has been a hygienist for 17 years. She enjoys spending time with her family. She has been a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. Mission trips are also a way she enjoys giving back. Espinosa Family Dental has been part of her history, as a child Lorena was Dr. Bower’s patient. Lorena also speaks Spanish for the comfort of our Spanish speaking patients.

Brooklyn
Hygienist

Brooklyn is a recent graduate from Waukesha County Technical College. Although she is new to hygiene, she has been a dental assistant since 2016. While not at work, Brooklyn enjoys spending time with her friends & family, riding her horses, or going on a four wheeling trip! She enjoys patient care to help improve the smile of others.

Leigh
Hygienist

Hi, my name is Leigh Lichon. I am a registered dental hygienist working in private practice for many years. I love what I do and I am very happy to be part of the Espinosa’s Dental Team.

A little bit about us…We are a very active family that enjoys down hill skiing (skiing the Rockies every Spring is a highlight), biking, tennis, swimming, gardening, fitness walk 24/7/365, and now learning pickle ball. We purchased wooded acres of land when we were 20 plus years old and my husband and family built the house that we continue to live in. Remodeling it is a “thing“ we like to do. We also love to travel domestically and abroad. In 2023 we visited Norway, all the way to the North Pole/Arctic Circle, which was an amazing experience.

Our motto: Never Stop Moving and Never Stop Learning!

Kaithlyn
Hygienist

Kaitlyn recently graduated from the WCTC dental hygiene program in May 2024 but has been a dental assistant prior since 2018. She always strives to make patients at ease in the chair and expand their knowledge by education. Her belief is that it is very important to understand how oral health impacts the entire body and provide patients with that information. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family, going for walks, and meeting up with friends for coffee. She can’t wait to meet you!

Michelle
Hygienist

Michelle has been working as a dental hygienist since 2010 and recently started part time at Espinosa Family Dental in 2024. She graduated from MATC. Her goal is to provide compassionate care to her patients and provide them with the information they need to sustain good oral health. She thinks the best part about her job is building relationships with her patients and helping them understand more about their oral health. Outside of work, Michelle loves spending time her husband and 2 kids. She has a busy family who enjoys soccer, dance and choir. In her free time she enjoys a long walk with her 2 dogs.

Cheyenne
Lead Dental Assistant

Cheyenne has been a part of the Espinosa Family Dental on and off since 2018. While starting as one of our dental assistants and then moving to being one of our patient care representatives we are now excited to have her back on our assisting side as our Lead Dental Assistant. She does help with many departments when needed and enjoys helping patients meet their dental needs. Cheyenne enjoys being up north with her significant other Dalton and spending time with her new baby and dog Rufus.

April
Orthodontic Assistant

April has been working for Espinosa Family Dental in different positions since 2013. April has enjoyed being an orthodontic assistant now for 5 years. She trained under Dr Brandt Bower, Pat Mueller, with Gerety Comprehensive Orthodontic Program, and MyoBrace Systems from 2018-2020. She is certified as an Orthodontic Assistant and a Myofunctional Therapist. April went to Brigham Young University for Visual Arts and has worked many years in the Art field previous to dentistry. Her favorite job has been being a stay-at home mom with her 5 children, homeschooling 3 of them through elementary school. April brings her artistic and detailed focus skills along with her love of working with people as is a great benefit to this office.

Lucie
Dental Assistant

Lucie has been a valuable member of our office since fall 2022, initially joining as a patient care representative and now training as an assistant. Alongside her professional development, she is also attending Waukesha County Technical College for Criminal Justice. Her passion for helping others comes from her desire to create meaningful connections with patients and alleviate any fears they may have about the dentist. Outside of work and school, Lucie enjoys unwinding by watching movies, spending quality time with her basset hound Tillie, reading a good book, and cherishing moments with her family.

Amy
Dental Assistant

Amy brings nearly 25 years of experience in the dental field; she has assisted chairside, instructed dental assisting programs, worked the front office and insurance departments. Dentistry is her passion and it shows. Her heart is in patient care, striving that each patient’s experience is a positive one. Amy and her husband Matt live in Hartford with their children. Amy and Matt are always up for an outdoor adventure be it traveling or camping. When not at the office she enjoys walking their spoiled dogs Spoon and Rocky and tending to her flowers and garden whenever possible. Amy also loves dancing, reading and occasionally a netflix binge session!

Sydney
Dental Assistant

Sydney moved to Wisconsin from K.C Missouri 2 years ago with her unique southern accent and worked as a CNA before she joined our team in March of 2023. She has been inspired and plans on going to Dental School in the near future. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and horseback riding.

Andrea
Dental Assistant

Andrea started working at Espinosa Family Dental October of 2022. She started off as a Patient Care Representative and ended up becoming a dental assistant in April 2023. She enjoys being able to help others. Some things Andrea enjoys doing in her spare time is going on hikes and exploring the outdoors with her fiance. Andrea grew up in Ohio with her mom and 2 sisters and eventually made it up to Wisconsin in 2017. She has been speaking Spanish all her life and loves to help her Spanish speaking community any way she can

Alejandra
Dental Assistant

Alejandra is currently attending UW-Milwaukee and majoring in psychology. In the future she hopes to attend Marquette University to become a dentist. She has been working at Espinosa Family Dental since 2016 and has been a patient for over 6 years. In her spare time, she enjoys taking pictures, going to concerts and spending time with her friends and family! She is happy to have the opportunity to work with some wonderful people. Tambien habla Español!

Isa
Dental Assistant

Isabella is the oldest of Dr. Espinosa’s 6 children and began working in the office as a freshman at HUHS. She has worked in many capacities in the office ranging from filing to cleaning to assisting the doctors. She has also been the tooth fairy for Hartford parades and loves making children smile. Isabella has a deep love of humanitarian & service work & has traveled to Paraguay to build schools, Malawi to work with East African refugees and served as a volunteer English teacher in Thailand. She graduated from HUHS in 2019 and is currently studying psychology at Brigham Young University, working in the office during school breaks. Isabella enjoys reading, traveling with her family, discussing food with her dad and planning family and humanitarian trips with her mom.

Joshua
Patient Care Representative/ Dental Assistant

Joshua is the second oldest of Dr. Espinosa’s children & his claim to dental fame is dancing as the giant tooth in the Hartford parades. He graduated from HUHS & served a 2 year mission trip for his church to Argentina. He is cross-trained to work as a patient care representative as well as a dental assistant & puts his Spanish to good use in the office. He will attend Brigham Young University-Idaho where he plans on majoring in Biology with a goal to attend dental school & become a dentist. He loves working with all our patients & is especially engaging with children & our Spanish speakers.

Alexa
Dental Assistant

Alexa is excited to begin her journey as a Dental Assistant. Although she is new to the dental field, she has always had a passion for helping people feel comfortable and cared for, especially when it comes to their health. Alexa is dedicated to learning and growing every day, she loves being part of a team that works to make every patient’s experience a positive one. Whether it’s answering questions, providing support during procedures, or just offering a friendly smile, she is here to help in any way she can! Alexa enjoys exploring new places and discovering new experiences. She has a strong appreciation for music and often finds inspiration through it. Known for her hands-on approach, she enjoys fixing things and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty, demonstrating both curiosity and a practical mindset.

Sharon
Dental Assistant

Sharon is a dedicated and enthusiastic Dental Assistant who is just beginning her career in the dental field. With a passion for healthcare and a natural ability to make people feel at ease, she is committed to learning and growing every day. Though new to dentistry, Sharon brings a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to help patients feel comfortable and cared for during their visits. She is excited to be part of a team that’s focused on delivering excellent care and building trust with every smile. Sharon is passionate about cooking and values quality time spent with her family. She appreciates the balance of a long, relaxing day off, often filled with shopping and leisurely activities. She also enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it’s taking scenic hikes or unwinding by the beach.

Reese
Sterilization Technician

Reese joined our team in the Spring of 2023 right after she graduated from HUHS. She is excited to be part of our growing team and is always happy to help where needed. In her spare time she enjoys taking care of animals, shopping and going Up North.

Hanna
Insurance Verification Specialist

Hanna is an Insurance Verification Specialist who recently transitioned into the dental field. Although new to dentistry, Hanna is eager to grow in the role and is passionate about helping patients navigate their insurance with clarity and confidence. Hanna is a valuable support member of the dental team. In her free time, Hanna enjoys caring for her pet hamster, a responsibility she takes pride in. She has a passion for baking and finds joy in creating homemade treats. Hanna also enjoys reading and spending quality time with her sisters, valuing both quiet moments and family connections.