Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. 

 

 

What brought you to Utah?
I have an older brother who lives here with his family and I would spend Christmases here. He convinced me to give Utah a try for just one year and here I am, almost eight years later! I never left, I love it here!

 

Not being a Utah Native, what do you like the most about living here?
I appreciate the mountains and the scenery that Utah has to offer so much. Every morning when I drive to work from the west, I look at the mountains and just go, “Wow!” I tell myself all the time that I hope it never gets old and I can tell you, over the eight years that I’ve been here, I’m still in awe every time I see them. I hope to never, ever take them for granted. We’re so spoiled! 

 

Tell me about your family.
I’m divorced with a six-year-old son and we are so active together. In fact, we were just out skiing this past weekend! Aside from my brother’s family, it’s just me and my son here. The rest of my family still lives in Texas.

 

Tell me more about your other hobbies.
I love to do anything outdoors. I’m an avid hiker, skier, snowshoer, and runner. I love going out and getting a good run in early in the morning. It helps me come to work refreshed. I call it mental therapy with a physical benefit!

 

What do you like about working at Ultradent?
Well, I initially sought out work here at Ultradent because I’m passionate about teeth. It’s the first thing I notice in others and I’m very meticulous about taking care of mine, but then, when I came to work here, the first thing I noticed was the diversity! There are people from all walks of life and with all types of skillsets. It keeps things interesting and fun. The other thing I love about Ultradent is how family-oriented it is. The company where I worked before Ultradent was a publicly-held company, so there wasn’t that family feeling that, thanks to Dr Fischer, you get with Ultradent. Here, we march to the beat of our own drums, we innovate, we explore, and we have the freedom to do that. I love that. It’s a huge company that feels like a small company. 

 

What are two fun facts about you that people may not know?
1. I speak Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English. 2. People mistake me for “prissy,” but the reality is that I’m very sporty. I grew up playing softball all through my childhood through college. I also love to shoot guns. I’m a proud gun owner. Many people don’t think I’m that way, but I surprise them. I’m a true Texan in that way!