Meet Our Team

Alicia

Hello! My name is Alicia! I am an assistant here at Jolley Smiles. I am an East coast native from Massachusetts (Go Patriots)! I moved to Grand Junction with my parents when I was 7 years old, and have loved it ever since. I graduated from GJHS in 2012 and then attended a year at CMU. I have taken the last few years to figure out what I wanted to truly do, and well, here I am! I love anything sports related (especially volleyball) and anything to do with the outdoors including hiking, camping, swimming and anything else beautiful Colorado has to offer. I am stoked to be a part of this amazing team and looking forward to seeing all of your smiling faces here!

Aubry

I have one Corgi puppy, and a huge family! I like to ride bikes, paint and listen to music! I am a certified EMT. Bringing people an amazing experience and being part of an important mission brings me joy! A fun fact about me is that I enjoy watching classic Disney movies!

Chandra

Hello! My name is Chandra, I am an orthodontic assistant. I have worked in dentistry for six years and it’s a career that I truly love! I love meeting new patients and helping them on their way to a beautiful smile every day! In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading and spending time with my two sons! I look forward to meeting you!

Christina

Hello, I’m Christina! My husband, Ismael, and I have been married for over 10 years now, and we have three kids, Shyla, James and Marcus, and a fur baby, Dexter. In my free time, I like to be outdoors hiking, biking, camping, fishing, boating … you name it! Though I do also enjoy spending time at the gym and watching movies on gloomy days. I enjoy being part of the Jolley Smiles Orthodontics team because everybody has such an upbeat personality; it brings a smile to my face every time I go to work. One fun fact about me is that I have a green thumb, so be sure to ask me about my gardening tips next time you come in!

Janiesha

Hi everyone! Im Janiesha Manzanares. I was born and raised in Grand Junction, CO! I graduated high school from Palisade in 2014, then finished dental assisting school from Intellitec College in May 2016. In my free time, I love spending time with my huge family. My dog, Baylee, is my pride and joy; she is a shar-pei/boxer mix, and I absolutely love her! I also love the outdoors, such as fishing, camping, swimming and hiking. I’m so happy and excited to be a part of the Jolley Smiles team, and I cant wait to meet everyone!

Jenipher

Hello! My name is Jen. I have been married to my husband, Kyle, since August 2016, and we have a French Bulldog named Mozzy. I love to mountain bike, paddle board, camp and go off-roading, and I love to wakeboard as often as I can. I also enjoy baking and having friends over for a meal. have a degree in sports management from CMU. I love the positivity at Jolley Smiles Orthodontics and the camaraderie and enthusiasm everyone has for what they do. One fun fact about me is that I lived in Australia, and I love to travel.

Karen

I cannot be more thankful for the family I have! I love spending time with them. I have a boyfriend that is awesome sauce. We recently got a little Chow puppy named Appa. The name came from my childhood show, Avatar - The Last Airbender. I enjoy volleyball, arts and crafts and rebuilding and remodeling projects! I've always seen Jolley Smiles as a place that extends or lays beyond the limits or ordinary experiences, and I've always wanted to be a part of a place like that! My fun fact is that I can wiggle my ears (LOL)!

Katie

Hi, my name is Katie. I have been married for over 10 years and have two boys. I love DIY projects, crafting, painting, doing my nails and making jewelry. In my free time, I also like doing girly things and getting pampered! I have a bachelor’s degree from CMU and tons of on-the-job training in the medical and dental fields. I have steady hands and can treat you just as good with either one! We are like family at Jolley Smiles Orthodontics, and we really take of each other here. Every day, we teach and learn from each other, but we also laugh together just as much, keeping the atmosphere positive and upbeat for us and our patients. One thing people might not know about me is that I fully believe mermaids exist and that I should have been one!

Liz

Hi, I’m Liz! I am engaged and getting married in the fall of 2021. I have two dogs and enjoy photography, cooking, hiking and camping. I have a Bachelor of Art in photography and am obsessed with maps and navigation. My favorite thing about working here is the team!

Maddy

Hello, I’m Maddy! I was born and raised in Montrose and have a sister eight years older than me as well as many stepsisters. I have played soccer all my life, including in college, and I like to play in adult leagues now and help coach. I also love to paddle board and ride side-by-sides with my family. I have an associate degree in business so far, and I am working on continuing my education. Our team at Jolley Smiles Orthodontics is so welcoming, and there is never a dull moment at the office! I can’t wait to see your smiling faces.

Maggie

Hello, I’m Maggie! I am a Treatment Coordinator here at Jolley Smiles! I love working here and being a part of the Jolley team. I was born in California and raised in Colorado. I can’t get enough of what this state has to offer! I have been blessed to marry Prince Charming himself, and we together we have two beautiful girls, Jayden and Olivia, who complete our lives! We LOVE camping, fishing, hunting and trying new foods, but most of all we LOVE the Chicago Bears! I can’t wait to meet you and see your smiling faces!

Malorie

Hello! My name is Malorie, and I am an orthodontist assistant here with this wonderful team! I was born in Kennewick, Washington, but I have lived between Grand Junction and Kennewick on and off for most of my life. After some time, I decided that Colorado was where I wanted to stay. I am a movie and music junkie; I love to watch movies on my free time, especially old movies and classics! I love 80’s music and 90’s alternative. I am a crazy cat lady 100%! I have 3 cats whom I just adore, and if I could pet cats all day, I would. I also love any kind of friend or family get-togethers; whether it’s a game night or BBQ, I love being surrounded by family and friends. I absolutely love meeting new people and talkinfg to everyone, so if you ever want to chat, I’d love to get to know you!

Nani

Hi I’m Arianna! I’m known around the office as well as everyone I know as Nani! Its been my nickname for as long as I can remember. I love the outdoors, and being very active. I moved back here in 2017, after being away for College in Tempe, AZ playing college softball. When Im not at work you can find me with my family, or my boyfriend Zach. But most of the time you can definitely find me with my sweet French Bulldog Piper! Can’t wait to meet all your smiling faces!

Passion

Passion graduated from Central High School in 2013, and has achieved a Cosmetology license. She loves how everyone at our practice is so caring, how well-managed our offices are, and how she has been welcomed to our team with open arms. She looks forward to going to work each day to see what the day holds and learn something new.

PPassion loves her family – they are her biggest support system. She is very close to her grandparents, and wouldn’t be who she is today without them. Passion has three younger siblings, Mariana (age 12), Mateo (age 10), and Nikko (age 20). She does everything the possibly can to be the best role model she can for them. Passion’s boyfriend, Ryan, is the light of her life. They recently bought a brand new house that they got to design from the ground up, and are excited to build a life together. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and her boyfriend’s family. They have fun camping, fishing, and rafting, and adventuring to new places.

Savannah

My name is Savannah. I am also known as “Savy” around the office. I graduated from Colorado School of Dental Assisting in January 2007. I landed the best job ever here at Jolley Smiles in February 2007 and haven’t left yet! I enjoy coming to work every day, knowing that our team is always working on the next big thing. You may walk into our office without a smile, but you definitely won’t walk out of our office without a smile. I always look forward to seeing your smiling faces.

Taylor P.

Hey everyone! My name is Taylor. I was born and raised in Grand Junction, CO. I love to take advantage of being surrounded by mountains and the incredible views by hiking all over! Although this is where I call home, I take every chance I get to travel somewhere new! On my days off, I’m blessed to be around my family and enjoy their comforting company. I am thrilled to welcome each and every one of you, and to see your bright, smiling faces!

Tia

Hi! My name is Tia! I was born and raised in Grand Junction. I am married to my wonderful husband, Jeff. I have an amazing son named Bryton and 3 amazing step children: Lexy, Chad and Kaylie. I have a black lab named Madie and a cat named Callie. I love being a sports mom and watching my son play baseball and basketball! I love the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies and the Denver Nuggets! I love camping, riding ATV’s, hiking, biking and doing anything outdoors! I started working at Jolley Smiles in July 2015. I feel so lucky to be a part of the team. I look forward to meeting you all!

Tiana

Hi, I’m Tiana! I’m from Grand Junction, born and raised. I graduated from Palisade High School in 2015 and have been working in Orthodontics ever since! I became interested through my own treatment and wanted to be able to give everyone that big smile that I had when I got my braces off. I have two kitties that I absolutely adore, and in my down time, I like to hang out with my friends and family, work out or read! I’m looking forward to meeting and working with all of you.

Vanessa

Vanessa graduated high school in 2017. She has lived most of her life in Grand Junction, and absolutely loves it here. She loves everything about working at Jolley Smiles, but her favorite part is getting to greet all of our patients as they walk into the office and getting to know them as they continue visiting us.

Vanessa and her boyfriend of five years, Jose, have a Yorkie named Bullet who is their pride and joy. In her free time, she loves to bake, travel, and spend time with her family. She also loves taking her dog on walks.