Leanna grew up in the area and graduated from St. Joseph High School. She has two children, Aidan, and Ariana, who both attend St. Joseph Public Schools. Leanna enjoys yoga, going to the beach, gardening, reading and writing. About her position, Leanna says, “I love to help people and am so happy to be a part of the St. Joseph Dentistry team!”
Meg is a lifelong native of the Southwest Michigan area. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Meg enjoys cooking, gardening and yoga. She loves spending time with her family and friends and her dog, Tori.
Tonya is a Michigan native and grew up locally. In her free time, she loves backpacking, and has section hiked on the AT. Tonya also loves scuba diving, especially in warmer waters, and managing her Beardie's Instagram account.
Ricardo has a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from the University of Cali, Colombia. He moved to the USA in 2016, where he spent time in Chicago and Colorado. He, his wife, and 3 dogs moved to Michigan to be close to family in 2023 when they welcomed their son. In Ricardo's free time he enjoys practicing sports, reading and gardening.
Tara grew up in a suburb of Chicago and studied at the College of DuPage in Illinois. During that time, she was offered a college internship to work at Walt Disney World which she accepted and enjoyed very much! In her free time, Tara loves to spend time with her family and 2 children. She also enjoys living close to the beach.
Taylor grew up in Mattawan in a family with 3 siblings. She graduated from Mattawan High School and then went on to graduate from Cosmetology school. She enjoys spending time with her 3 dogs – Koda, Nyla and Presley – as well as jet skiing and hanging out with her family and friends.
Dr. Burt grew up in the Chicago area and graduated from University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2007. She served in the US Navy Dental Corps until August, 2016. Prior to her active duty service, Dr. Burt was staff dentist at the VINA Community Dental Center in Brighton, Michigan. She married her husband James in 2006 and they have five children, Avery, Evelyn, Lydia, Whitney, and Elliott.
Dr. Zach Gomola earned his dental degree from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Illinois and has served a small-town community in western Illinois in a public health setting for the past two years. Originally from the Detroit area, Dr. Gomola recently relocated to St. Joseph to be closer to family, where he hopes to establish deep roots. He believes prevention is key in dentistry and believes regular dental check-ups are vital to catching issues early. Outside the dental office, Dr. Gomola enjoys cooking healthy meals for his family, playing video games, and watches sports with his twin sons. His interest in lifelong learning enriches his approach to dentistry, and he looks forward to serving his new community.
Dr. Ali Gomola, a Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine graduate, has dedicated the past couple years to dentistry in a small western Illinois town and recently moved to St. Joseph to be closer to family. Her career journey took an intriguing turn, as she previously worked as a food chemist before embarking on her dental path. She believes oral health is directly connected to overall health. Beyond her practice, Dr. Gomola treasures time with her twin sons and pet Aussie, often enjoying yoga to maintain balance in her life.
