Meet our Team

Administrative Team

Whitney Brock - Patient Relations Coordinator

Whitney is originally from North Carolina, but has also lived in Jacksonville Fl and Greenville SC. She currently resides in Wake Forest with her boyfriend Brandon as well as their two pets, a yellow lab named Buck and a cat named Tucker. She has worked in retail for the past 6 years and is new to the dental field. After completing a Dental Assisting program in March of 2010, she joined the Vinson Orthodontics team as Patient Relations Coordinator. She is very excited about her new role. In her spare time she enjoys shopping, decorating her first home and spending time with family and friends.

Interesting Trivia:   
If Whitney could be a super-hero, she would be:
"... Wonder Women, because her outfit is super cute!"

Juliann Cunningham- New Patient Coordinator

Juliann is from Wayland Massachusetts but relocated from Florida to Apex.  She attended Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill Massachusetts.  For over 14 years, Juliann has been in the dental field as an assistant and a treatment coordinator.  She enjoys spending time with her family on their small farm.  Her other favorite past times include: riding and competing horses, playing with her dogs, traveling, sports and fitness.

Interesting Trivia: 
Juliann placed in the Top 10 (Jumpers) at the Washington International Horse Show.

Susanne Moyer- Practice Coordinator

Susanne currently resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina. She is a graduate of East Carolina University (Go Pirates!). Susanne has over 20 years of business experience including 12 years as a fashion buyer and 9 years as a business owner. In 2009, she joined Vinson Orthodontics as Office Manager. Susanne is blessed with three amazing daughters: Meredith, Stephanie and Madison.  Her life passions include travel, photography and fitness.

Interesting Trivia: 
Favorite book:
"I have read all of the Harry Potter books and have a secret crush on Dobby."
If Susanne could be a super-hero:
She would be " Elastigirl from the Incredibles because I want to be taller and reach things on the top shelf." 

Kim Royal- Marketing Coordinator

Kim is a long time resident of Raleigh, North Carolina and has been married to Jim Royal for 27 years; they have two children. She is a retired dental assistant enjoying her new and varying roles in orthodontics. Kim loves working with our patients and staff and serving the role of our marketing coordinator. Kim loves going to Kure Beach, walking, reading, golf, NC State athletic activities, teaching women's bible study, and fun times with friends.

Interesting Trivia:   
If Kim could be a super-hero:
She would be " The Bionic Woman because at least, at my age, my parts won't wear out!"

LeAnne Shirley- Scheduling Coordinator

Leanne joined Vinson Orthodontics in 2009, as the scheduling coordinator.  She has ten years of scheduling experience in medical field.  Leanne moved from Greenville, North Carolina to the Clayton area with her two teenage sons, Trey and Aaron, and her sweet doggy, Gracie.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at the beach and decorating her home.  She has fun spending time with both patients and other staff members at Vinson Orthodontics.

Interesting Trivia:   
Famous Crush: 
"Usher...he can sing, act, dance, and he is so cute!"

 

Michele Brown - Financial Coordinator

Michele was born in New Jersey but has called Raleigh home for thirty years now. She attended NC State University and had twenty-five years experience in business accounting before recently joining Vinson Orthodontics as the financial coordinator. She has a thirteen-year-old son, Austin, and a fiancé, Dave, with whom which she enjoys sharing her hobbies, which include golf, horseback riding, and scuba diving.

Interesting Trivia:   
Michele's father was a Colonel in the US Army and she moved twelve times in the first eighteen years of her life.

Fun Fact:   
Michele's mother was a native of Costa Rica making Michele a first generation American!

 

Clinical Team

Robin Pardue - Clinical Assistant

Robin is from Yadkin County and recently came to us from an office in Winston Salem, NC. She has over 20 years of orthodontic assisting experience and currently lives in Knightdale. Traveling, cooking, reading and exercising are some of her favorite past times. However, her greatest joy is spending time with her daughter ,Haley, who attends NC State University.

Interesting Trivia:   
Favorite Book:
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.

Katie Langdon- Clinical Assistant

Katie's hometown is Durham where she currently resides.  She is a graduate of UNC School of Dentistry – Dental Assisting Program in 2007.  Her additional family members include her dog named Stewie.  In her spare time, Katie enjoys all outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and camping.

Interesting Trivia:
Katie used to work as a model, you can see her pictures in Lowes Home Improvement stores nationwide. 

Daisha Thomas- Clinical Assistant

Daisha is from Indiana but currently resides in Four Oaks. She moved to North Carolina from Michigan with her husband, Josh.  They have a son, Austin, who was born in 2010. In 2004, she began her career in orthodontics where she loves seeing all of the beautiful smiles being created!  Her favorite pastimes include visits to the beach and boat rides on Lake Jordan.

Interesting Trivia:
Favorite movie:
Daisha's favorite movies are the Twilight Series.

Angie Long- Clinical Assistant/Records

Angie is a North Carolina Native. She currently resides in Durham with her husband Dennis. They have one son named Nick. Angie was a stay at home mom for many years. However ,now that her son is older , she is very excited to return to the wonderful world of Orthodontics. Angie enjoys running on a daily basis with her husband. They also enjoy doing volunteer work together, especially working with youth. Angie also participates in mission trips. Her favorite trips have been to Honduras and Puerto Rico.

Interesting Trivia:
Angie walked across the Grand Canyon on a tight rope!
She also really did marry the boy next door!

 

Sonya Boykin- Clinical Assistant

Sonya has lived in North Carolina all her life. She currently lives in Zebulon with her husband Britt and son Nicholas. Sonya is a graduate of UNCG and has worked in various positions within the orthodontic field for approximately 15 years. When not working, Sonya enjoys spending time with her family and being a soccer and tee ball mom.