Meet the Team at Broussard Family Dentistry

Brandy Blanche - Lead Front Desk Administrator

Brandy has over twenty years of dental experience and has enjoyed working the front desk for the past three years. She has been married for twenty years and has two beautiful daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and crafting.

Laurie Rockweiler - Front Desk Administrator

Laurie has been in the dental field for over thirty years. She and her husband have two children and three grandchildren. While away from the office, Laurie enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and walking with her dog Milo.

Rachel Norris - Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Rachel has always had a passion for dentistry. She received her Expanded Duty Dental Assisting certificate in 2015 and has been working in the dental field ever since. Rachel has three children. In her spare time, she enjoys doing DIY’s with her family.

Ja'Nyiah Collins - Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Ja'Nyiah, who more commonly goes by "JC", was born and raised locally in Algiers. She graduated from dental assisting school in August 2022. What JC likes most about being a dental assistant is meeting new people every day. She enjoys getting to know her patients and learning new skills.
Outside of work, JC enjoys working out, going to music shows, and spending time with her family.

Kellen Taravella - Dental Hygienist

Kellen graduated from LSU School of Dentistry in 2008, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree and license in Dental Hygiene. She joined our practice in 2015. Kellen also works as a certified yoga instructor, as well as a dancer and choreographer with local theaters. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, watching movies, eating in the city, boxing, and just about anything outdoors.

Claudia Rivera - Dental Hygienist

Claudia is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has been practicing Dental Hygiene since 2002. She graduated from LSU School of Dentistry with an Associate's Degree in Dental Laboratory Technology and a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2002. After a few years in practice, she decided to begin teaching and completed a Master's degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Tennessee. Shortly after graduating, she began teaching at LSU School of Dentistry, where she has been a faculty member since 2007. She spends most of her time preparing lectures, advising students and participating in school/teaching activities. During her spare time, Claudia enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with family.

Kim Bui - Dental Hygienist

Kim is a Registered Dental Hygienist and graduated from the University of Louisiana-Monroe. She has over twenty years of experience as a Dental Hygienist and loves educating her patients on the importance of good dental hygiene. Kim is a mom to four wonderful boys. In her free time, she enjoys shopping and spending time with her family.