Meet the Staff

Margaret Wakeman

Margaret Wakeman was born and raised in England. She moved to the Washington, DC area in 1979.

In the early 1980's Margaret was employed by a local dental practitioner. That was the beginning of her dental career. In 1984 she became the first administrative staff member of the practice that was started by Dr. Rose in 1981.

Margaret manages patient scheduling and finances, and other general operational facets of the practice. Margaret has always been reliable, responsible and as dedicated to her responsibilities as she is the patients of PIAGW. She is also the official spokes-person for the practice due to her mellifluous voice and accent.

Margaret's interests are eclectic. Some of her interests are cats, the Italian language, belly dancing, and yoga.

 

Robin Schneider

Robin Schneider was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work at Syracuse University. Robin started her career as a Faculty Research Associate at the University of Maryland Dental School, in program planning and evaluation, developing community resources and teaching students about dealing with patients who have special needs. She went on to have a successful career in non-profit management and has now come full circle back to the field of dentistry. Her strengths are in building relationships, customer service and marketing.

Robin works as the patient care and business administratior, managing daily operational issues, patient scheduling, and internal marketing and accounting.

In her free time she enjoys cooking, baking, reading, travel and the beach. Robin has two adult children (twins) – a son and a daughter.

 

Barbra Stagon

Barbra has lived in the Washington, D.C. area for most of her life. Her father is a dentist in the Maryland area and Barbra has grown up with dentistry as a part of her family for as long as she can remember. She has enjoyed working in the dental field since 2004 and has experience in general dental, orthodontic, and periodontic practices. Barbra is a recent graduate of the University of Maryland where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology; she hopes to attend graduate school within the next year. In her free time Barbra enjoys hiking, cooking, traveling, skiing, thrift shopping, and frequenting new restaurants with friends.

 

Lia Pereira

Lia was born and raised in Brazilia, Brazil. She moved to the United States in 1988, speaking only Portuguese.

Lia joined PIAGW in 1997. She worked as an administrative assistant for three years. In May 2000, Lia enrolled in school to become a certified dental assistant and dental radiologist. She has been working towards her Associate's degree and hopes to have it completed soon. While being employed at PIAGW, Lia obtained her citizenship and has achieved the "American Dream" of owning her own home.

 

Evelyn Wilson

Evelyn Wilson was born in Brandon, Mississippi. In 1995 she graduated, with honors, from The Medex School, where she received her training as a Chairside Dental Auxiliary. After six years of working in a general dental practice, Evelyn became a part of the PIAGW team. Evelyn is responsible for daily clinical operations, ranging from inventory management to equipment maintenance. In addition, she provides therapeutic services for patients in a most caring way.

 

Lynn Jarrard

Lynn is a native Washingtonian. She has resided in Montgomery County most of her life.

Lynn received her dental hygiene degree in 1994. She worked in one dental practice for ten years before joining PIAGW.

Lynn strongly believes in the value of dental health and the need to provide individualized care for each patient. To this end, she works hard to provide her patients with the best care available. She is a true master clinician.

Some of Lynn's interests are water-color painting, yoga and enjoying nature with her Cocker-Spaniel. She is the mother of a son and is an active member of her community.

 

Shreeti Ruparelia

Shreeti was born and raised in Mombasa, Kenya. In 1989, she and her family moved to the Washington D.C. area.

Shreeti received her dental hygiene degree in 1999 from the University of Pittsburgh. She has practiced her profession since that time before joining the PIAGW team. Her diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge and skills are surpassed by none.

One of Shreeti's interests is discovering and visiting new places. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Shreeti is a dedicated professional with an ever inquisitive mind. She loves challenges.

 

Lorraine Merriken

Lorraine grew up in the Silver Spring area of Maryland, and so claims herself a true Washingtonian. She currently enjoys dual residence in Bethesda and Annapolis.

Lorraine has worked in the dental field for nine years and has experience in General Dentistry as well as Periodontics. She earned her Certificates in Dental Radiology and Expanded Functions in1997.

At PIAGW she works in a clinical as well as an administrative capacity. She takes particular pride in going out of her way to make sure that each and every patient is treated with individualized care and made to feel genuinely special.

In her spare time, she enjoys kayaking, biking and drawing. She also enjoys boating and exploring the Chesapeake Bay.

Lorraine has two grown children - a son and a daughter.