About Neal Smiles Kirkland, WA

Stacy

Stacy has been working for Dr. Neal since 2006, though she started in the dental field in 1994. She enjoys helping people of all ages reach their smile goals. She has helped change smiles for over 20 years and has enjoyed working with Dr. Michell Neal and the rest of the team. She is also involved behind the scenes, creating many of the appliances in our in-house lab. She loves creating new smiles!
Stacy is happily married and enjoys spending time with her family. Most often she can be found in the great outdoors!

Megan

Megan joined Dr. Neal in 2010. As a lead clinical assistant Megan navigates the flow of our patients in the clinic, making sure that all procedures are running smoothly and efficiently. She loves greeting all our patients and always look forward to seeing their beautiful smiles. Megan is very dedicated and works hard to create a positive experience for our patients.
Megan was born and raised in Poznan, Poland and came to the United States as a teenager. She is fluent in both Polish and English. Megan has a wonderful daughter named Natalia, enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, dancing, and gardening.

Brie

Brie began her journey in orthodontics in 2019 as a Financial Coordinator and quickly discovered her passion for patient care. In 2020, she transitioned into the role of Treatment Coordinator, where she’s been thriving ever since.
“Meeting new people every day and watching them take their first steps toward the smile they’ve always wanted is the best part of my job! I love that I started as a Financial Coordinator—it helps me guide new patients and families through their insurance benefits and build financial plans that fit their budgets.”
Brie brings compassion, clarity, and a smile to every consultation. Outside of the office, she enjoys quality time with her family and never turns down a big cup of coffee!

Tara

Tara is our Financial Coordinator who has worked within the orthodontic field since 2019. She enjoys helping our patients and their families navigate their financial options to transform their smile. She loves teaching how affordable orthodontic treatment can be and how to navigate the often-confusing world of dental insurance. Outside of the practice Tara loves spending time with her two little boys and family and is always up for a new hike & anything adventurous in the great PNW.

Kathy

Kathy has been working for Dr. Neal since 2000. She loves being a part of Dr. Neal’s team both at the office and at home. If you see the Neal Mobile, you see Kathy!

When she is not helping the office out, she loves spending time with her amazing kids and grandchildren. Being a grandma is her favorite!

Sammy

As a scheduling coordinator, I’m someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, solving problems, and keeping things on track behind the scenes. Whether I’m handling scheduling, managing paperwork, or supporting a team, I take pride in the little things that keep the wheels turning. Bonus points if I get to brighten someone’s day along the way! Outside of work, you’ll usually find me exploring the Pacific Northwest with my dogs—or deep in a Twin Peaks “rewatch.

Maddy

Maddy is an experienced orthodontic assistant who has been in the field since 2020, with a genuine passion for patient care. Coming from a big, loving Hispanic family full of dental professionals, she’s always felt right at home in the dental world. Maddy loves building connections with her patients and truly looks forward to each appointment. Outside the office, she enjoys cozy nights with her favorite person and their three cats, Canela, Juni and Svetlana. Together they love watching movies, doing arts and crafts, or exploring cute brunch spots where she can never say no to a good matcha latte.

Lisa

As the Scheduling Coordinator at Neal Smiles Orthodontics, Lisa brings years of experience and a love for organization to help keep the office running like clockwork. With her friendly personality and attention to detail, she makes sure every appointment is set up for success-and every visit starts with a smile. Lisa is passionate about creating a smooth, stress-free, and fun experience for patients and their families. Whether she’s coordinating schedules or answering questions, she’s always ready to help make your time with us as positive (and enjoyable!) as possible. “Outside of work you will see me hanging out with my 2 kids and usually at the hockey rink with my son watching him play”.