MEET THE TEAM
Kristy
Insurance Coordinator
Kristy has been a part of Gig Harbor and Port Orchard Endodontics since 2007 as administrative assistant and insurance coordinator. She enjoys playing a part in making our patients comfortable during their office visits.
She was born in the Midwest but has lived most of her adult life in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. When away from the workplace, she and her husband Mark enjoy checking out local restaurants, travelling and always make sure to allow plenty of time for their adult children and grandkids!
Margaret
Patient Care Coordinator
When you first visit our office, you will be greeted by Margaret. With a smile and sense of humor, she takes care of all your front office needs. With more than 25 years in the dental field, Margaret really enjoys helping patients have a fantastic dental experience.
When Margaret is not at the office she enjoys running, camping, hiking, traveling, visiting family, and spending time outdoors. Margaret has a son with whom she enjoys spending time. She is an avid animal lover and has a rescue dog named Rosie...her "partner in crime."
Bailee
Patient Care Coordinator
Bailee joined Puget Sound Endodontic Associates in the spring of 2022 and is brand new to dentistry. She’s always been interested in the dental field and is excited to gain working experience and broaden her knowledge of endodontics. Bailee grew up in Tacoma and attended WSU. Now that she is home from school, Bailee can focus on a career in the dental field and patient care.
Bailee likes working at PSEA because it incorporates many aspects of work that she really enjoys: patient interactions and learning on the job. Working and learning “the front desk” has been an enjoyable experience for her!
In her free time, Bailee enjoys going to car shows with her best friend and dad, spending time with family and friends, reading and listening to music. Bailee has two cats, Milo and Akira (who are spoiled rotten) and a dog named Bishop.
Kortney
Patient Care Coordinator
Before joining Puget Sound Endodontic Associates, Kortney spent three years working as a surgery scheduler and receptionist in a private practice of 8 OBGYN’s and 3 nurse practitioners. She decided to give dentistry a try because it is so similar to medical and she could adapt her medical experience to benefit our dental patients. Kortney likes the dental environment because of the fast-paced environment, ever changing of faces, interacting with the patients and helping people. She is also going to school for her Bachelors of Science of Nursing.
Kortney is originally from St. Louis Missouri. But as a military family, she has moved around the country including 4 years in San Diego but loves living in the Northwest.
Between work and school, Kortney has 2 children who keep her busy. But when she gets time to herself, Kortney reads, listens to podcasts, and crochets. Her busy household includes Zoey and Gibbs the dogs, Pancake and Winnie the cats and one bearded Dragon named Cricket!
Julie
Patient Care Coordinator
Julie started her dental career over 20 years ago as an assistant, spending most of the time working in endodontics with one year as a treatment coordinator at an orthodontic office. Julie is passionate about helping patients take care of their oral health and teeth. She also enjoys getting to know patients and making sure they receive quality service and attention both in the front and back office.
Julie was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and has lived her most of her life…only moving away to the beautiful state of Wyoming for one year. But she quickly realized she missed family and friends too much to live away from home. She enjoys cooking and baking and is passionate about fitness and health. Skiing and ice-skating rate high in her life as well. Julie enjoys spending quality time with her fiancé and pups…. They have two dogs named Emma (a rescue from Mexico) and Layla the Doberman!
Photo coming soon!
Jennifer
Patient Care Coordinator
Jennifer joined our PSEA family the spring of 2023. She got into the field in 2014, spent the first 3 years in general dentistry. She started scheduling hygiene appointments for a dentist that happened to be her friend’s dad! After a year in prosthodontics, in 2020 she joined an endodontic group and was a manager for 2 years. Why does she love dentistry? She loves helping people and getting them out of pain.
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Jennifer grew up in Kitsap County, spent the last 4 years in Marysville and has recently returned to our neck of the woods. She loves doing anything outdoors, like camping and hiking. Otherwise, you will find her nose buried in a book.
Photo coming soon!
Theresa
Patient Care Coordinator
Theresa is a new member of the PSEA team! Her bio coming soon!
Nicole
Patient Care Coordinator
NIcole is a new member to the team! Check back soon for her bio!
Tricia
Patient Care Coordinator
Tricia is new to dentistry but has a background in medical billing and coding from her college years. She has always loved the medical field and learning about the body. She likes being in this industry so she can help people “feel better.”
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Tricia was born and raised in Port Orchard. She did live in Arizona for a year and a goal of hers is to “move to The South someday.” Until then, she spends her free time with her daughter Emily. She also is involved with drawing, painting and singing. Tricia has two cats: Mud and Sherman!
Coming Soon!
Patient Care Coordinator
Our Endo family is always growing. Look for new members of the team to be announced soon.
Talia
Treatment Coordinator
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PSEA welcomes Talia, who is a dentist, but we are lucky to have her working for us as an assistant! Since she was a kid, Talia knew she wanted to be in the health care field and studied dentistry for her undergraduate degree in Mexico. She has two other family members who are dentists, so she was familiar with the field before she decided to become a dentist herself. Talia likes helping people improve their oral health and always enjoys seeing people leave the office feeling better than when they came in. Not only does she like helping people, Talia has also spent much altruistic time rescuing dogs and cats in Mexico.
Talia moved to Washington State in November 2021 but she is originally from Mexico City. She met her husband five years ago online and they got married 2 years ago and for that reason she moved to the PNW! Talia believes this state is beautiful. She likes the mountains and the snow but misses the hot weather of Mexico! In her free time, Talia likes hiking, learning to roller skate, playing tennis, and learning new crafts, acrylic painting and working out. She has 2 adopted dogs, Nanny (a Yorkie) and Sophie (a Chiweenie mix.)
Brittany
Treatment Coordinator
Brittany is from Gig Harbor, and she was personally trained by Dr. Olsson. Today, what she enjoys most about being a dental assistant is having the power to help patients feel better about themselves!
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Brittany is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two fur babies at home. She also has two older brothers and one younger sister – in fact, most people think her sister is her twin.
When she isn’t busy at the practice, her favorite hobbies include boating in the summer, wake surfing, wakeboarding, camping in the Great Pacific Northwest, watching football (GO HAWKS), and playing fantasy football.
Tawnya
Treatment Coordinator
Tawnya recently returned to dental as an endodontic assistant after a 30-year break. She decided to go into the dental field because she feels that helping others daily is a good purpose to life. She loves the “detail oriented” work and “a good challenge.”
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Tawnya grew up in the Orting/Sumner/ Puyallup area but has been residing on the Key Peninsula for 20 years. There she enjoys gardening and farming, having raised dairy goats for many years! Also, on the farm there are 17 chickens, Teddy the Border Collie, and kitties named Catniss and Astro.
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Our talented Tawnya is also a portrait artist and classical guitarist! But in her “down time” she loves movies of all kinds.
Yulia
Treatment Coordinator
Yulia went to the Academy of Dental Technology in 2007 to become a dental assistant. In 2009 she worked in the largest Navy facility in Norfolk, Virginia. She was trained by the military dentist, in 2011 and became an advanced endodontics specialty dental assistant. She has always wanted to work in the medical field, including dentistry.
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What does she like about the dental field? “Healthy life starts from healthy mouths. Root Canals save your teeth. And I can make patient visits more comfortable.” Yulia is very social and friendly.
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Yulia is originally from Vladivostok, Russia. When she was 20 years old, she went to Korea by herself and that's when she met her husband. They moved to Virginia and she became a military wife. Being a military family, they move a lot…from Virginia to Texas to California and now to Washington in 2020!
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“In my free time I like to cook my Russian food, kayaking, hiking, and taking care of my indoor plants. I have two daughters: Victoria, 18 and Kira, 8 years old.” She has two small Chihuahuas, one is 12 years old, Boss, and the youngest one five years old, Bella. The Maine Coon cat, Nalla, is 1.
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An interesting fact about Yulia: she speaks three languages including Russian, Korean, English, and is currently learning Filipino and Spanish.
Lam
Treatment Coordinator
Check back for updates with Lam's photo and bio.
Tallia
Treatment Coordinator
Check back for updates with our growing endodonitic family!
Kailey
Treatment Coordinator
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Coming Soon
Treatment Coordinator
Our Endo Family is always growing! Check back for updates and new faces.
Nicole
Office Liaison
Nicole has been with Gig Harbor Endodontics for 13 years. As the office liaison, she has had the privilege to travel throughout Pierce, Kitsap and Mason County areas visiting the offices of our referring dentists. You will most likely find her on the road delivering lunches, flowers, or other seasonal goodies to show our appreciation to those who help the practice thrive. She has been learning on the job by adding website design and social media management to her work skills.
When she's not working she enjoys spending time with her husband working in the garden and Sunday suppers with family.