Meet The Staff
Robyn Pettigrew
Robyn is guaranteed to brighten your experience here at Triangle Implant Center as the Treatment Coordinator. After eleven years as a financial specialist, including seven years as a Manager and Small Business Specialist, Robyn is well trained to help each patient create the most convenient treatment plan possible. Robyn also loves using her uplifting personality to represent Dr. Reebye and his staff while developing long-lasting relationships with referring dentists. Clearly passionate about improving her community, Robyn is deeply involved in the Mebane Women's Club, having served as the Vice-President, Treasurer, and a charter member. Robyn thrives on her busy schedule, filled with her children's soccer games and swim meets.
Holly Waters
Holly moved to North Carolina from Long Island, New York and is a vibrant, “people person”. As a patient coordinator, Holly enjoys interacting and getting to know each patient so that they can receive a high level of patient care. Holly is also passionate about participating in dental charity work with our office team. She is an active part of the Triangle Implant Center Running Team and loves spending time with her family and friends as well.
Allie Littell
Allie hails from Charlotte, North Carolina and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1994. Her collaborative experience in education, banking, and as a business owner have prepared her for her role as a patient coordinator. Allie is an active member of the Mebane Women's Club, Mebane Destination Downtown, and an Ambassador with the Alamance County Chamber of Commerce. She splits her personal time between the many sporting activities of her children (Zack, Kaitlin, and Jacob), and at Dick & Jane's Tapas and Martinis, the restaurant that she and her husband, Mike, co-own in Mebane, North Carolina.
Andres Henao 
Andres joined the Triangle Implant Center Team in 2010 as the Manager of Insurance and Billing. His attention to detail and passion for service has created a great combination for his success. Before relocating to the United States in 2000, Andres worked in Colombia, South America in private and public dentistry. After his relocation, he continued to pursue his interest in the dental field by earning a Master's Degree in Health Service Administration at Strayer University. In his free time, Andres enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, as well as playing adult soccer.
Nicky Bailey 
Nicky is a North Carolina native; she graduated from Mount Olive College in 2007, with a B.A. in Health Care Management and minored in Human Resources Management. She is currently persuing her M.B.A in Health Services Administration. Outside of work she enjoys volunteering at dental clinics, running 5k's with the Triangle Implant Center Running Team and spending time with family. As a patient coordinator she enjoys helping patients receive quality care and getting to know every patient on an individual basis.
Jennifer Murray 
Jennifer is a proud Mid-Westerner. Born and raised in Michigan, she spent 6 years stationed in Louisiana active duty Army and has been in North Carolina now for 9 years. She is a Northwestern State University Alumni, and has returned to school for a change of pace from Finance to Human Resource Management. She spends most of her free time attending her sons numerous sporting events and studying. She loves spending time with her son, her sister in Charlotte and parents and sister in Miami.
Rene Betancourt 
Rene moved to North Carolina in 2002 from Cedar Falls, Iowa and is originally from Whittier, California. Rene is an outgoing and extremely amiable person who has every individual patient's best interest at heart. Rene works extremely hard to provide vigilant and personal care to all patients. Rene enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, and doing outdoor activities.
Hugo Campos Diaz 
Hugo was born and raised in Chapel hill and is fluent in Spanish. Hugo is a hard working and enthusiastic employee and is a great asset to our insurance and billing team. Hugo is very outgoing and is an avid sports fan; he is always full of the latest stats and scores in all types of sports. In his spare time Hugo enjoys watching SportsCenter as well as playing soccer and basketball.
Deborah Myers, RDH
Debbi serves as our resident Implant Coordinator and handles all of our cases pertaining to implant therapy. Debbi's dental education includes a B.S. in Dental Hygiene from Detroit Mercy and high honors from the Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Dr. Reebye and Debbi have a joint commitment to providing the best implant experience possible, a promise supported with continuing education courses, use of the latest technology, and experience in both an academic and hospital setting. Debbi enjoys reading, cross-stitching, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Michelle Chace
Michelle has worked in dentistry for the past 7 years and is a certified Dental Assistant II. The fast-paced, surgical environment at Triangle Implant Center is a perfect match for the dedication and efficiency that Michelle brings on a daily basis. Away from work, she can be found spending time with friends, playing golf and enjoys gardening.
Shanda Walker 
Shanda, who lives in Graham, NC with her two children, joined Triangle Implant Center in 2011. Her passion for the dental field, and more than 19 years experience, adds a wealth of experience and knowledge to our practice and patient care. Shanda is very outgoing and enjoys working with patients on a daily basis. When not at work, Shanda leads a very busy lifestyle with her children and activities such as the Triangle Implant Center Running Club.
Casey Valentine
Casey is originally from New Jersey and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2008. Working as a surgical assistant allows Casey to show her passion for helping others and meeting new people. Outside of the office, Casey is an outdoor enthusiast and an accomplished electric violinist.
Elizabeth Reyes
Elizabeth is relatively new to North Carolina, having moved to Raleigh from Arizona in 2004. A very warm and active person, Elizabeth serves as a Spanish translator within the office and enjoys helping patients receive the most comfortable care possible. She loves salsa and merengue dancing, collecting Civil War memorabilia, and spending time with her two children.
Aarti Patel
Aarti is a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is majoring in Psychology with a double-minor in Spanish for the Professions and Chemistry. She is a pre-dental student who will be applying to dental school in the fall of 2010. Aarti uses her free time to dance, volunteer, and play competitive paintball.
Eleni Boukas
Eleni is a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, majoring in Biology and studying Chemistry and Classical Humanities as a double-minor. She is a pre-dental student who plans to apply to dental school in the fall of 2010. Away from the office, Eleni likes to run 5K's, participate in Greek dance, and recite original works in weekly poetry slams.
Brian Lee
Brian is originally from South Korea and graduated from North Carolina State University in 2006 with a B.S. in Biology. He is very passionate about dentistry and is looking to apply to dental school in the near future. When not at work, Brian enjoys playing basketball, reading periodicals, and deep sea fishing.
Mariah Betancourt
Mariah is originally from California, and resided in Iowa for seven years before making North Carolina home. She graduated from the UNC Dental Assistant Program as a Dental Assistant II in 2011. Mariah is passionate about oral surgery and dedicated to providing a compassionate experience to each patient while focussing on a high quality of care. She has volunteered in many dental or oral surgery clinics and enjoys giving back in those ways. Mariah enjoys spending her spare time in the mountains or at the coast and working out.
Lauren Porter 
Lauren was born in Dallas, Texas and moved to Charlotte, NC in 1998. She graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2010 with a degree in Biology and Social & Economic Justice. While studying at UNC, she was the HIV/AIDS Chair with the American Red Cross. Lauren participates in Triangle Implant Centers many mission and charity projects such as Susan G. Komen and North Carolina Missions of Mercy. Her energetic and outgoing personality is an asset in patient care and Lauren truly enjoys interacting with patients. She is an avid UNC sports fan, and enjoys cheering on the Tarheels. Lauren is currently applying to Dental Schools with an ultimate goal of practicing general dentistry.
Lauren Sullivan 
Lauren is currently a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a pre-dental student double-majoring in Biology (BS) and Spanish (BA), with a minor in Chemistry. Lauren has a bubbly personality and loves interacting with others, and our patients love her ability to talk about many subjects. She loves participating in dental clinics and helping people in need. Additionally, Lauren enjoys tutoring students in math & chemistry, as well as baking, swimming. She is very passionate about her health and enjoys running in her spare time.
Katya Avanesyan 
Katya is a student at the University of Chapel Hill, currently in her Senior year, and will be completing her degree in Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Creative Writing, during the Spring of 2011. She is originally from the former USSR and speaks Russian fluently. Katya is currently applying to dental school, and hopes to be admitted for the Fall of 2012. Katya participates in Triangle Implant Center volunteer dental clinics and in her free time, she enjoys drawing, hanging out with friends, and playing with her seven cats.