Mariela Gonzalez is a strong advocate for personal and professional growth. Since 1999, she has led Prosthodontic Associates as their Human Resources and Business Manager, and has served as a trusted Advisor at George Brown College since 2009. She also holds the position of Chief Financial Officer for Build Your Smile Dental Foundation, a role she has held since 2018, supporting initiatives to improve oral health care accessibility. She also has a private life coaching practice supporting individuals reach their desired personal and professional goals.
Mariela's commitment to learning and innovation is evident in her diverse educational background. She earned her Dental Practice Management Certificate from the University of Toronto in 2011, a Human Resources Management Certificate in 2018, and became a Certified Life Coach in 2022. Most recently, she completed a certificate program in Artificial Intelligence at Harvard Business School, integrating cutting-edge insights into her leadership approach.
Beyond her professional achievements, Mariela has published dental practice management articles and an engaging public speaker, sharing insights on management, leadership, and professional development. Her greatest passion is mentoring individuals to achieve their dreams through coaching and strategic guidance.
Natalie comes to PA with over 12 years of experience in the dental field. As a Certified Level II Dental Assistant, Natalie possesses vast knowledge on both clinical and administrative aspects of the dental practice. Natalie very much enjoys her role on the administrative team, the opportunity to interact with our patients and takes pride in her ability to offer the highest level of customer service.
"It is a privilege to work with Dr. Barzilay and the PA Family. To be part of an office involved with wonderful initiatives such as the Uganda mission and Phoenix Smiles shows me that I am in the right place" says Natalie.
When not at the office, Natalie enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
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Krissa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and is certified in Health Care Leadership & Management. With 11 years of experience as a dental assistant in Singapore, specializing in Oral and maxillofacial surgery, she brings a wealth of expertise to our team.
Krissa loves the dynamic environment at Prosthodontic Associates, where every day presents different challenges. She appreciates working alongside our amazing doctors and values the connections she builds with both colleagues and patients.
Outside of work, Krissa enjoys travelling, surfing, baking, and spending quality time with her daughter.
Christine Jurychuk's journey into the dental world wasn't planned; it was a chance opportunity that turned into a perfect fit. With a background in Film & Business, which she completed in 2017, Christine brings creativity, efficiency, and a big heart to the front desk at Prosthodontic Associates.
With five years of experience in the dental field, she's become an indispensable part of our patient care team. Whether she's welcoming patients with her signature smile or keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, Christine's energy is contagious. When asked how she feels about working at PA, she simply gives two thumbs up and a smile, saying,
"I couldn't have scripted a better place to work—every day here is a feel-good scene."
Outside the clinic, Christine stays active with weight lifting, ultimate frisbee, and biking—and when it's time to unwind, she's likely watching (or rewatching) her favorite films as the true movie buff she is.