Vanessa grew up in Central Florida and graduated from Cypress Creek HS in 2004. She then attended Florida State University and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in International Affairs with a Minor in Business Administration in 2009.
Vanessa started with Winter Garden Smiles since pre-opening in December 2011. Vanessa is responsible for overseeing the finance, operations, and marketing of the Winter Garden Smiles & Winter Garden Pediatric Smiles. Her goal is to provide the highest level of customer service to her patients.
She enjoys having an active role in her community. She has participated in organizations such as Lambda Theta Alpha, Central/North Florida Alzheimers Association, Leadership West Orange C/O 2013-2014, Voci Del Coure in 2017, Garden Community Choir, and her neighborhood social committee.
She is currently the Founding President of the Central Florida Dental Connection, DPLN, and was inducted as MAADOM class of 2022 and DAADOM class of 2024.
During her time off, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her husband, Ricardo, and her kids. She has two dogs, Princess and Balto. She also enjoys singing, traveling, trying new restaurants, and indoor cycling.
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