Meet the Dream Team
Meet Our Team
Teamwork makes the dream work
At Stork Orthodontics, we hire based on the person. Only truly genuine, kind, caring, fun, and passionate people are invited to join our Dream Team: people who LOVE people!
We all love what we do and who we do it for. Our team members go out of their way to make sure each person who walks through our doors – not just the patient – feels like the most important person in the room.
Our team builds relationships with patients and families. They listen, they support and encourage, they educate and motivate, and, at their core, each team member truly cares. They want to make each and every visit easy, convenient, and comfortable, and strive to be the best part of each person’s day!
Administrative Team Members
Our admin team is here to help you with everything related to scheduling, financials, paperwork, and any questions that arise. They’re all warm, friendly, accommodating, and will move mountains to ensure you have the best experience as you change your smile and your life!
Clinic Team Members
Our friendly and well-trained clinical team is here to provide hands-on care throughout your orthodontic treatment. In addition to assisting Dr. Stork with procedures, and providing hands-on care, they offer lots of education and encouragement and are always happy to answer questions!
Melanie
Scheduling Coordinator
Jenny
Scheduling Coordinator
Megan
Scheduling Coordinator
I really like interacting with our patients and their families. I also enjoy creating new ways to increase engagement while they are in the office. I work on enhancing the patient experience, organizing and tracking events, and dental office relations. I develop and strengthen patient relationships and establish new patient relationships, too. As a people-person, I love all these interactions almost as much as seeing people love their smiles!
My husband Cody and I married after college and we have two children, Theia and Remi. In my spare time I enjoy going with my kids to the pool and on any kind of water-themed adventure. I like trying out new recipes, too, especially if I can find the ingredients in my garden.
Maiya
Treatment Coordinator
I love making lifelong connections with our patients and their families. I love being able to see them after big family trips and watching each person’s confidence grow as their smile changes. As a treatment coordinator I get to help people achieve the smile they have always wanted, while finding a way to make it affordable on their budget!
My wonderful family takes up much of my time outside of work. My husband of ten years and I have three gorgeous children together: Jasper, Harper, and Maverick. We also have two fur babies, Hercules and Bear. We love spending time outdoors and having movie nights.
Emma
Treatment Coordinator
I really enjoy building and maintaining relationships with patients and their families. I greet patients as they arrive, answer the phones, and schedule appointments. I also review treatment plans and financials, accept payments, and follow-up on past due accounts. Meeting people as they’re starting treatment and then seeing their growing excitement as the new smile develops, is fun. I’m almost as excited as they are to see their beautiful finished smile!
Spending time with friends and family is a priority when I’m not at work. I have two wonderful nephews, two incredible nieces, and a cat named Grizzly. I also enjoy cooking and cleaning.
Sarah
Clinical Assistant
I love the personal connections we get to make during the day and seeing the changes each person experiences during treatment. Changing smiles really changes a person’s outlook and how they feel about themselves!
Family keeps me on-the-go outside of work. My husband Dawson and I have four kids: Aubrii, Braydi, Korie, and Daxtyn. We are always busy getting the kids around to their activities, including volleyball, softball, baseball, and wrestling. Our family also includes two dogs, a boxer and a lab mix. We love spending time with friends and family, especially fishing, swimming, and playing darts or cornhole.
Katie
Clinical Assistant
I love interacting with all of our patients while helping each of them achieve the smile they have always dreamed about. Watching our patients’ confidence grow throughout treatment is truly amazing. I also love the fast-paced environment of our office, as it keeps me on my toes and allows me to constantly grow and learn
When not at work, me and my husband Tanner love to go boating, travel and host game nights for our friends and family. As much as we love being on the go, we enjoy being at home with our dog, Ember.
Emily
Clinical Assistant
I love seeing some of the best transformations in people’s smiles and their whole attitude: from the time they walk in not wanting to smile to having the biggest smile when they leave! I also love how hands on we are during our job. It is fascinating that we are able to do that!
My favorite times, when not working, are spent outside and playing sports. I also love being with my mother, sister Marissa and brother Aaron, and my pet, Cooper. I am now enjoying life as an aunt to a niece and a nephew.
Carleigh
Clinical Assistant
I like getting to know people during treatment and watching each person change as their teeth straighten. Removals are the most amazing: it’s so exciting to see people’s reaction when they see their new smile for the first time!
Many of my weekends involve going to the dirt track races. I also like relaxing and enjoying time with my two dogs, Blue and Bristol.
Ingrid
Clinical Assistant
I grew up getting to move all over the map with the military, but now I am so happy to call Des Moines home. Fun fact: before becoming an orthodontic assistant, I worked as a horse trainer! As a clinic assistant I love that I get to work with and connect with all of our amazing patients. It is so rewarding to watch them fall in love with their smile! Outside of the office I enjoy going on local adventures with my friends, thrifting, and traveling to new places whenever I can!
Kylie
Clinical Assistant
Jenna
Marketing Director
I love watching our patients’ confidence grow throughout treatment and how our patients become our friends. I equally appreciate working with an amazing team and doctor who give their all to our patients, their families, and all the new smiles! That makes it easy to handle our marketing and outreach: I know the quality of care we provide and the incredible smiles we deliver!
In addition to being a leader and friend to our team at Stork Orthodontics, I am a supportive wife and mother of three beautiful children. I like spending time with my family and friends, traveling, cooking, and baking. I also love being active, whether I’m swimming or enjoying walks and bike rides with my husband and our children.
Jordy
Executive Assistant
I was born and raised in Ankeny Iowa. I grew up dancing and supporting my team from the sidelines as a cheerleader. A life long Hawkeye fan I continued my education after high school at the University of Iowa. Now transitioning into cheering on our awesome team and all of our patients at Stork Orthodontics. I have a passion for helping others become the most confident versions of themselves and love seeing our patients’ personalities shine through from visit to visit.