Meet The Team

Samuel Alcaraz brings more than 30 years of experience in dental practice management, with a strong background in operations, team leadership, patient care, and practice growth. As Office Manager at Huntington Dental Excellence, he is passionate about creating a welcoming patient experience while supporting a positive, efficient, and collaborative team environment. Samuel is bilingual in English and Spanish and believes that strong communication, compassion, and exceptional service are at the heart of every successful dental practice. Outside of the office, he enjoys giving back to his community, mentoring others, and continuing his education in landscape design.

Andrea is the Back Office Team Lead at Huntington Dental Excellence. With 20 years dedicated to the dental field, she has grown from an experienced dental assistant into a passionate, hardworking, and dedicated dental professional. Throughout her career, she has learned the importance of commitment, compassion, resilience, and always showing up with purpose.

Along the way, Andrea became a young mother, and motherhood became one of the most meaningful chapters of her life. Raising her three children has shaped her into the woman she is today and taught her lessons that no career ever could. Her children are her greatest blessing, her biggest motivation, and her reason to continue growing both personally and professionally.

Outside of dentistry and being a mom, Andrea has discovered another passion: bartending for private parties. She enjoys creating fun experiences, bringing people together, and being part of celebrations where good energy and great memories are made.

At the heart of everything she does, Andrea is a hardworking mom, a dedicated dental professional, and a woman who continues to make room for her passions while building a life she is proud of.

Jemima joined the Huntington Dental Excellence family in 1995 and has held various roles throughout the years. Her passion for patient care and clinical excellence led her to pursue a career in dental hygiene. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, where she was honored with the Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association Award for outstanding leadership.

Today, Jemima serves as the Hygiene Team Leader at HDE. She is committed to working closely with her team to develop strategies that prevent disease, promote oral health, and ensure every patient receives consistent, high-quality care.

Outside of the office, Jemima enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling with her family, and fueling her love for coffee.

Hello! My name is Araceli, but everyone calls me “Chely.” I’ve been a dental assistant for the past four years, bringing both speed and precision to my work. I can complete an iTero scan in under four minutes!

One of the highlights of my career was joining my office on a mission trip to Ecuador, where we provided dental care to communities in need.

Outside of work, I enjoy staying active through hiking and going to the gym, and I’m always on the lookout for new sweets and pastries to try.

Olesia joined the practice as a dental assistant recently, bringing unique experience from her background as a small business owner in the beauty industry. Originally from Ukraine, she applies her client relationship skills from her previous career to provide exceptional patient care. She takes pride in supporting patients throughout their visits, ensuring they feel comfortable, and assisting the team in delivering outstanding dental care. Her commitment to making patients feel valued and cared for is evident in every interaction. Outside of work, Olesia enjoys traveling and discovering new places, taking long walks, and spending time outdoors surrounded by nature. She also has a great love for animals, especially large dogs.