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Office Administrator
Karen has a degree from University of Utah and is certified in human resource. She has been working in the dental field just under a decade and loves every minute of it. Her favorite thing about a dental office is the staff. If they are all working together they make beautiful music that can compete with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. During her free time she picks up an interesting book or explores the hills of Corner Canyon on her mountain bike.
Office Manager
Jenny grew up in Lehi, Utah and currently lives in Herriman with her husband, Mike. Jenny helped Dr. Lucero open his practice in 1995. She worked on Dr. Lucero’s team for 11 years, took some time off and returned to the team in 2013. She takes pride in helping our patients with any questions they may have regarding their treatment plans, insurance, or financial needs. “What I love most about my job is the great staff I work with, and all the wonderful relationships I have developed with our incredible patients over the years!”
When she’s not in the dental office, Jenny enjoys traveling, camping, and spending as much time as she can with her family… especially her grandchildren!
Mckenna attended Dixie State University and received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Before becoming a hygienist, she worked as a dental assistant and knows how important it is for a patient to experience comfortable and gentle treatment in the dental office. Mckenna stays up to date on dental advancements with continuing education courses on many various topics.
Her favorite thing about being a hygienist is being able to work directly with patients and helping them to care for their oral health. She feels like she can connect with patients and makes it a goal to make sure everyone has a pleasant experience.
When Mckenna is not at work she enjoys traveling, spending time with husband and 2 sons, exploring the outdoors, or getting lost in a good book.
Ellya attended Fortis College and graduated with her Associates of Science in Dental Hygiene. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, she attended the JTECH program at Salt Lake Community College while in high school and became a dental assistant. She was a dental assistant for 5 years and worked with both general dentists and periodontists. Her main interest was in perio and that’s what drove her to become a hygienist. Although she loved assisting in surgeries, she wanted to further her career by providing treatment to patients herself. Ellya has always found that she’s had a big interest in the medical field even at a young age, and truly enjoys helping individuals and caring for them.
One of her favorite things about working with Dr. Lucero is that he keeps up with the latest technology in dentistry and she takes many continuing education courses to provide optimal care for patients. Ellya thrives on making dental visits for patients easy, comfortable, and enjoyable.
When Ellya is not working, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her husband and corgi!
Katie was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has been a Dental Assistant since 2018 and has been with Draper Dental since her start. Katie enjoys working side by side with Dr. Lucero to help patients achieve their dream smile. She loves seeing patients walk out with big smiles on their faces!
When Katie isn't at the dental office, she loves to read, eat ice cream, or spend as much time as she can in the mountains with her Husband and 2 kids.
Debbie grew up in West Jordan and remains there with her husband and their five kids. She adores her family of three sons and two daughters and all their great accomplishments. Debbie has been with Draper Dental since 2022 and she enjoys what she does with her passion for learning. Her favorite part about being a Dental Assistant is seeing the transformation of patients' smiles. She also enjoys the work atmosphere and admires her coworkers. When Debbie is not in the office, she loves to spend her time outdoors. She enjoys camping, jet skiing, riding bikes, working in her yard, and traveling.
Mady worked in the service industry for 5 years until recently joining the dental field in 2023. She loves seeing the impact that the staff here have on patients’ lives. It’s her goal that every patient feels welcome and leaves with a positive experience. Her favorite parts of her job are the wonderful coworkers and patients that she gets to see every day!
When Mady is not at work she loves traveling, spending time with her family and dog, and enjoying time outdoors.
