Meet Our Team
Each of our talented team members is passionate about providing exceptional orthodontic results and extraordinary customer service. We truly value the trust our patients place in us, and we pride ourselves in going the extra mile to exceed your expectations and make you smile.
We look forward to welcoming you to our practice and getting to know you and your family!
Alicia, Front Desk Coordinator
Alicia joined our team in November 2021 with more than 8 years of customer service experience and four years of administrative experience. Alicia loves building relationships with our patients to ensure that their questions and concerns are always properly answered and addressed and that the journey to their new smile is as pleasant as possible!
Alicia was raised in Flowery Branch, Georgia, and she currently resides in Athens, Georgia with her two dogs, Molly and Blu, and her kitten, Luna. In her spare time, Alicia enjoys hiking, reading, swimming, spending time with her family, and gardening.
Favorites
- Food: Pasta
- Hobby: Reading
- Vacation: Destin, FL
E-mail Alicia at alicia@newellorthodontics.com
Emily, Patient Relations Coordinator
Emily joined our team in February 2023 with over 4 years of customer service and 2 years of administrative experience. Emily enjoys watching our patients transform their smiles and ensuring that their experience with us is top-tier beginning the moment they walk through our doors.
Emily was raised in Athens and now resides in Winder with her husband and their three daughters. She loves going shopping and spending time with her family outdoors.
Favorites
- Food: Chinese
- Hobby: Exercising
- Vacation: Florida
E-mail Emily at emily@newellorthodontics.com
Arlin, Patient Relations Coordinator
Arlin joined our team in February 2024 with several years of administrative and customer service experience. Arlin loves to work with our team to ensure that our patients feel welcomed to our office and have a great experience! She loves to make our patients feel like family.
Arlin was raised in Athens and resides in Athens with her boyfriend, Alex, their dog, Roxy, and their farm animals. Arlin loves to spend time at the lake with family and spending time outdoors with their animals!
Favorites
- Food: Southern
- Hobby: Farming
- Vacation: Anywhere with family!
E-mail Arlin at arlin@newellorthodontics.com
Kari, Patient Accounts Coordinator
Kari joined our team in June 2023 and brings over 12 years of experience working in the medical field where she has worn many hats - from front office to medical assisting to accounting to coordinating biologics. She especially enjoys getting to work with our patients one-on-one to help them navigate their insurance benefits and help them design a financial plan that fits their needs.
Kari is a graduate of Jefferson High School, and she is married to her high school sweetheart, Cody. She is a mom to four kids - Brystal, Landyn, Emersyn, and Saydi. Kar lives in Hoschton with her family, her dog Maya, and her cat Tinkerbell.
In her spare time, Kari enjoys cooking and baking, coordinating gatherings, and decorating for events to make them special. She loves going on outings and spending time with her family and creating lasting memories.
Favorites
- Food: Mediterranean
- Hobby: Looking for ways to make people feel loved
- Vacation: Anywhere with a beach
E-mail Kari at kari@newellorthodontics.com
Katherine, Treatment Coordinator & Office Manager
Katherine joined our team as a Certified Orthodontic Assistant in May 2015 with more than 4 years of orthodontic experience. She graduated from Lanier Technical College with a degree in General Studies and is a certified Healthcare Specialist. Katherine has always had a passion for making people smile, and her extensive experience in all areas of our practice make her an incredible asset to our team. Her goal for every patient she meets is for them to leave feeling like they gained a new best friend!
Outside of work, Katherine enjoys spending time with her family and crossing new experiences off of her bucket list each year. She lives in Jefferson with her husband Tim and their two daughters.
Favorites
- Food: Pizza
- Hobby: Crafting
- Vacation: The Bahamas
E-mail Katherine at katherine@newellorthodontics.com
Amy, Treatment Coordinator
Amy joined our team in September 2024 as a Treatment Coordinator with more than 20 years of orthodontic experience. She loves meeting new patients and working with Dr. Newell to design the best treatment plan for each patient's orthodontic journey.
Amy lives in Bethlehem with her husband, son and 2 fur babies. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on the Dawgs!
Favorites
- Food: Italian
- Hobby: Shopping
- Vacation: Anywhere with sand and a beach
E-mail Amy at amy@newellorthodontics.com
Melissa, Digital Patient Care Coordinator
Melissa joined our team in July 2024 with more than 15 years of orthodontic experience, specializing in the digital aspect of orthodontics. She had braces as a teen and knew immediately she wanted to make a difference in patients' lives like her orthodontist did for her. She loves being able to play a part in each patient’s smile journey by helping to grow their confidence.
Melissa lives in Hoschton with her husband and 3 children. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her kids play sports, working out and traveling the world.
Favorites
- Food: Sushi
- Hobby: Working out
- Vacation: Caribbean Cruise
E-mail Melissa at melissa@newellorthodontics.com
Heather, Clinical Coordinator & Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Heather joined our team as a Certified Orthodontic Assistant in February 2016 with 19 years of orthodontic experience. Heather’s sweet personality and years of experience make her a valuable addition to our team.
She and her husband Matt have a son Caleb and Chocolate Labrador Retriever, Jasmine. In her time away from the office, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, hiking and photography.
Favorites
- Food: Italian
- Hobby: Photography and crafts
- Vacation: The beach
E-mail Heather at heather@newellorthodontics.com
Tristin, Certified Orthodontic Assistant
As a former patient, Tristin was excited to join our Newell Orthodontics team in March 2022! Shortly after she graduated high school, Tristin started her first job in orthodontics and she brings over 5 years of orthodontic experience to our team. Tristin strives to build meaningful relationships with our patients to ensure that they feel confident and comfortable each time they step into our office.
Tristin was raised in Jefferson, where she currently resides with her son. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors creating memories with her friends and family.
Favorites
- Food: Sushi
- Hobby: Kayaking
- Vacation: Gatlinburg
E-mail Tristin at tristin@newellorthodontics.com
Cassie, Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Cassie joined our team in June 2023 with over 5 years of orthodontic experience. She began her career in orthodontics shortly after her high school graduation, and she loves building relationships with our patients.
Cassie was raised in Winder where she currently resides with her husband, Tanner, and son, Jace. In her free time, Cassie enjoys traveling with her family and creating new memories.
Favorites
- Food: Mexican
- Hobby: Shopping
- Vacation: Beach
E-mail Cassie at cassie@newellorthodontics.com
Erica, Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Erica joined our team in September 2023 with over 10 years of experience in customer service and 7 years of orthodontic assisting experience. She enjoys working with our patients and loves helping them achieve their best smile!
Erica was raised in Norcross and now resides in Winder with her two sons and their three dogs. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, shopping and being outdoors with her family.
Favorites
- Food: Mexican
- Hobby: Reading
- Vacation: Beach or Mountains
E-mail Erica at erica@newellorthodontics.com
Amanda, Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Amanda joined our team as a Certified Orthodontic Assistant in March 2024 with over 5 years of experience. She enjoys building relationships with our patients and loves helping them achieve a beautiful smile.
Amanda and her husband, Scott, have been married for 22 years. They have 3 children, Dakota, Colton and Kaytlin. They also have 3 precious grandchildren. Amanda enjoys camping, crafting, and shopping, but most of all she loves spending time with her family and making lasting memories.
Favorites
- Food: Mexican
- Hobby: Crafting
- Vacation: Beach
E-mail Amanda at amanda@newellorthodontics.com
Will, Orthodontic Records & Sterilization Coordinator
Will joined our team in March 2024. He is an Army veteran with 6 years of military experience, 8 years of customer service experience and 2 years of experience in general dentistry. Will was raised in Athens where he currently resides with his girlfriend of 10 years.
In his spare time, Will enjoys watching live jazz bands and reading new books.
Favorites
- Food: Korean BBQ
- Hobby: Model Kits
- Vacation: The mountains & cultural conventions
E-mail Will at william@newellorthodontics.com
Katie, Practice Coordinator & Marketing Director
Katie is Dr. Newell’s wife and our Practice Coordinator & Marketing Director. She enjoys getting to know our patients and their families and working with her husband to grow their family business. Katie loves the friendly atmosphere at our office, and you’ll often see her working behind the scenes with her three helpers.
Katie has her Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Virginia and her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. Prior to starting Newell Orthodontics with her husband, she practiced corporate and business law. She loves to spend time with her family and friends and enjoys playing with her two Labrador retrievers, cheering on her kids in their many activities, reading, volunteering and traveling.
Favorites
- Food: Sushi
- Hobby: Interior Design
- Vacation: Petit St. Vincent
E-mail Katie at katie@newellorthodontics.com