Meet The Team
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Shilpa Takher
Director of Finance and Administration
Shilpa Takher
Shilpa Takher is Dr. Amani Takher’s wife and Director of Finance and Administration. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree in Accounting. Prior to her transition to Peña Adobe Dental Care, she spent several years in the financial services industry focused on accounting and relationship management. She currently oversees the operations of the practice with an emphasis on finances and marketing. She brings a fresh and unique perspective to the practice with her background outside of the dental industry. In her spare time she enjoys being with family and friends and is also passionate about cooking, fitness, and traveling.
Aubri Jones
Aubri Jones
Aubri Jones is the Office Manager at Peña Adobe Dental Care. She has been in the dental field since 1999. She enjoys meeting and getting to know the patients and friends of the practice, and always has an open ear for you. Aubri is knowledgeable about dental insurance plans, and prides herself providing accurate treatment costs and being able to utilize patients benefits effectively. Outside of work, Aubri enjoys spending time with her children, family and friends. She loves cycling and anything bicycle related, hiking, traveling and clean eating.
Amber Baumbach
Registered Dental Assistant
Amber Baumbach
Amber Baumbach is one of our amazing registered dental assistants. She has been in the dental field since 2000 and goes above and beyond to care for her patients. When she is not working or watching her boys sporting events, she enjoys camping, working out, and spending time with her family and friends.
Nicole LaBeau
Scheduling Coordinator
Nicole LaBeau
Nicole LaBeau is happy to help you at the front desk as our scheduling coordinator. She takes pride in creating a welcoming and positive environment from the moment you walk through the door. Outside of work she is passionate about spending time with her family, being amongst nature, and gardening.
Amber Maldonado
Registered Dental Assistant
Amber Maldonado
Amber Maldonado is one of our phenomenal registered dental assistants. Patients love her relaxing demeanor and spunky personality. Amber is passionate about her job, music and her dog, Stiles. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends camping, hiking or just staying in.
Dana Lockwood
Dental Hygienist
Dana Lockwood
Dana Lockwood is one of our outstanding dental hygienists. Dana attended The University of the Pacific and received her dental hygiene license in 2008. Dana loves working with patients to ensure they receive the best care, with a gentle and personal touch. Having recently move back to Northern California, Dana has enjoyed being closer to family and has embraced her new role as mom to her daughter Penny. In her spare time, Dana enjoys tennis, playing the piano, watching tv, movies and sports.
Aileen Lucas
Dental Hygienist
Ailen Lucas
Aileen Lucas is one of our most experienced dental hygienists. She has over twelve years of hygiene experience in dental offices throughout the Bay Area. Her trademark is the genuine care that she provides to each and every patient she sees. When she’s not in the office she loves to travel, cook and hit the gym. She’s looking forward to growing with the Peña Adobe Dental family.
