Raquel
Raquel joined our office after working as staff in the medical field. She is the kind of person who brings warmth into every room she enters. She’s creative, caring, and naturally nurturing. She shares her nurturing side with her two children, 2 birds, 3 rabbits, 3 dogs, and 2 cats, in addition to nurturing our patient families. Whether she’s helping patients feel comfortable at our orthodontic office, designing cute custom stickers, or dreaming about a future near Disney and sunshine, she puts personality and love into everything she does.
Kat
I’m Katherine Marina: a woman driven by service, devotion, and a genuine love for learning. As I pursue my bachelor’s degree in Marketing at Baruch College, I’m on track to become the first in my family to graduate. This is a milestone that fuels my commitment and purpose every day.
I thrive in community, whether it’s meeting new people, contributing to the spaces I’m part of, or embracing the opportunities New York City constantly unfolds. A good coffee and a carefully curated playlist keep me grounded and focused as I move through my journey.
It’s an honor to work with Dr. Okun and learn from her wisdom, leadership, and experience. Her guidance continues to shape the woman and professional I’m becoming.
Izzy
Izzy first came to our practice in 2017 as a patient. Her mother, a hygienist in a practice with whom we work closely, was so impressed Dr. Okun's work that she brought both of her children for treatment here. Based on her positive experiences in the office, Izzy agreed to join our office during her January term and summer vacations from college. She has many years of previous experience working in the same dental offices where her mother works.
Deborah
Deborah is a part time receptionist at Okun Orthodontics. She has a Masters in English from West Chester University in Pennsylvania and is a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York where she completed a bachelor’s degree with a major in English and minors in Writing and Psychology. She is an adjunct professor of English composition at Penn State Brandywine, and works remotely part time in the writing centers of both West Chester University and John Jay College teaching English composition. She loves her part time work here, and would be doing this job even if Dr. Okun was not her mother.
