Our Team
The team at Mellion Orthodontics in Fairlawn and Medina is an extension of our board-certified orthodontists. They have extensive training and experience and continue to grow their skills and knowledge to best serve our patients. This team provides the best orthodontic care you could ask for. We are proud of our team member's dedication and knowledge which provide consistency to our patients and the community.
Kim, B.A.
Office Coordinator
Team member since: 2015
Favorite part of Mellion Orthodontics: When you come to Mellion, whether it’s your first visit, or your fiftieth visit, I can guarantee you will feel welcomed, important and part of the family. We have top notch doctors and an amazing clinical team that works hard every day to make beautiful smiles happen.”
Samantha, MBA
Office Coordinator
Team member since: 2026
"Being new to the industry, I enjoy learning about all the complexities of orthodontics and witnessing the positive impact we have on people's smiles and lives.
What I like best about working here is the warm and friendly environment. Everyone truly feels like family!"
Lori
Financial Coordinator
Team member since: 2008
Her favorite part of my job is to see the kids grow and develop more self-confidence as their treatment progresses. She is glad to be making positive changes in the appearances of others and really enjoys seeing the process from start to finish.
Jamie
Financial Coordinator
Team member since: 2009
“We truly care about our patients and the teamwork here is unbelievable! I have been a part of the Mellion Orthodontics team since 2009 and I’m so proud of our practice. The doctors’ knowledge is outstanding and they strive to make all aspects of the treatment enjoyable!"
Muriel, C.D.A, C.O.A.
Treatment Coordinator
Team member since: 2021
Muriel has been in the dental industry since 2013. Muriel holds DANB certifications in both orthodontics and general dentistry. She says "there is nothing more satisfying than watching our patients’ confidence and personalities transform as they navigate through treatment."
Alli
Treatment Coordinator
Team member since: 2022
Alli is excited to learn and grow with a practice grounded in family values. She has spent over a decade in customer service roles, but loves the personal connection that takes place between patients and staff at Mellion. Nothing is better than seeing someone gain self-confidence and getting to be a part of that journey with them is so fulfilling.
Kaci, B.A.
Treatment Coordinator
Team member since: 2022
Kaci started with Mellion Orthodontics in 2022 as a Marketing Intern and combined her dental assisting skills with her passion for social media and marketing. Kaci loves helping patients become comfortable with treatment and seeing the transformations!
Jen
Treatment Coordinator
Team member since: 2025
Jen is re-new to the Mellion Orthodontics team, having worked with us a number of years ago! We are excited to welcome her back to the practice!
Diane, M.A.
Employee Engagement & Marketing Coordinator
Team member since: 2020
“My favorite thing about working here is the commitment to excellence demonstrated by our doctors and team. Behind the scenes everyone works to ensure an exceptional patient experience that makes things seem effortless to the patient and their family."
Ellie, C.O.A.
DentalMonitoring Coordinator & Clinic Assistant
Team member since: 2016
She loves getting to know the patients, watching them grow and seeing their smiles transform. She also loves our whole team and our doctors — she says, “Everyone is amazing and it’s great to be in a place where we can laugh as hard as we work.”
Wendy
Clinical Coordinator
Team member since: 2016
Wendy's career in orthodontics started in 1999 and joined the Mellion team in 2016 in Fairlawn. She has been a tremendous help in both our Fairlawn and Medina offices over the years.
Katie
Clinical Coordinator
Team member since: 2021
Her favorite thing about working here is watching patients gain confidence with their changing smiles.
Lois, C.O.A.
Digital Records Technician & Clinical Assistant
Team member since: 2013
She holds a DANB certification for orthodontic assisting. Lois loves coming to work each day and getting to know our patients and of course, celebrating their new smiles with them.
She is impressed daily with how the doctors treat the staff and patients like family.
Mary
Lab Technician
Team member since: 2016
She fabricates all the fun and colorful retainers our patients receive at the end of treatment and enjoys what she does. She enjoys the great team and giving the patients the care they need.
Callie, B.S.P.H., C.O.A.
Clinical Assistant
Team member since: 2019
She loves how the doctors treat employees and patients like family. She says “They go above and beyond to get to know each person, and give them the best treatment possible.” She enjoys being part of a team who not only creates beautiful smiles, but also gives everyone something to smile about.
Sarah, C.D.A., C.O.A.
Clinical Assistant
Team member since: 2021
Sarah joined Mellion Orthodontics in February 2021 after four years as an assistant in general dentistry. She enjoys the fun, friendly atmosphere at Mellion, along with watching patients grow and become more confident with their smile!
Stephanie, B.A., R.D.H.
Clinical Assistant
Team member since: 2021
As a hygienist and assistant, she says, “Clean teeth are an important part to a healthy body, but if you aren’t smiling, we need to fix that!” Stephanie is also interested in airway health and understands the vital role that orthodontics plays in the development of a strong airway for great sleep and function.
Paula, R.D.H., C.O.A
Clinical Assistant
Team member since: 2022
She loves the commitment, dedication and work ethic that everyone shares and is proud to be a part of this team. She says she has always had a passion for orthodontics and Mellion has already exceeded her expectations in so many ways!
Stephanie
Clinical Assistant
Team member since: 2023
Prior to joining, Stephanie had worked as an assistant since 2020 in both orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. She loves making patients feel comfortable and getting to know the patients personally.
Kaitlyn
Clinical Assistant
Team member since: 2023
She loves to help patients understand and feel good about treatment, and seeing their reactions to before and after photos! She says Mellion Orthodontics is a positive environment and she says, “I feel I’ve found my home in the orthodontic world!”
Rebecca
Clinical Assistant
Team member since: 2023
Rebecca came into Mellion Orthodontics to get treatment for her family and loved the team so much she decided to join us in the summer of 2023! With a long history in the dental world, she felt right at home with assisting. She loves helping people through the process of gaining confidence with a beautiful new smile!
Shannon
Clinical Assistant
Team member since: 2025
Emma
Clinical Assistant
Team member since: 2025
