Staff: USA & Bolivia
Sandy Kemper - Founder & Executive Director
Sandy has been a clinical dental hygienist for the 28 past years in the North Seattle area. Since 1999, she has made several trips to Cochabamba, Bolivia, (along with many volunteers from the U.S. and Canada) to create, develop and instruct in the Smiles Forever Dental Hygiene Program.
Alejandro Beckrich - Administrator & Legal Representative
Alejandro has worked with Smiles Forever at a Legal Representative since it's inception. He is dedicated to making Smiles continue to develop. He manages communications and directs the process of the program.
Dr. Patricia Ricci - Instructor & Academic Director
Dr. Ricci manages the academic content for the program. She instructs both didactic and clinical concepts.
Dr. Beatriz Ricci - Instructor & Community Service Director
Dr. Ricci is a didactic and clinical instructor. She coordinates and manages Community Service Projects.
Dr. Claudia Negron - Instructor & Community Service Co–Director
Dr. Negron instructs both didactic and clinical courses. She help with the coordination and management of Community Service Projects.
Martha Villaroel - Transitional Housing Director & Secretary
Martha takes care of the students that stay at the transitional center. She also directs the management of volunteer guest who are staying at the center.
Jovana Medina - Clinic Coordinator / Student Coordinator
Jovana is a graduate of Smiles Forever Dental Hygiene program. We are happy to have her return to the clinic. Her coordination of the clinic and students has kept the program running smoothly and the students are happy to have her help.