Our Team
Jeannie Klepper
Office Manager
A native Austinite, Jeannie has over twelve years of dental experience. Jeannie’s knowledge and expertise in multiple aspects of dentistry has been invaluable addition to the Authentic Smiles team, having served as a registered dental assistant for ten years, a laboratory technician, as well as an office manager.Jeannie has completed additional education courses at Baylor College of Dentistry in the study of orthodontics, endodontics, and insurance and billing in order to stay up to date in providing the best care for our patients.
Outside of the studio, she enjoys spending time with her two children, traveling across Texas, and enjoying the live music scene of Austin.
Jennifer Williams
Dental Hygienist
With over 18 years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist, Jennifer has practiced in Houston, Austin, and San Francisco. She is a graduate of The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Jennifer enjoys the relationship aspect of treating patients, and takes pride in giving thorough, gentle, quality care.Jennifer’s personal interests include nutrition, architectural design, green building and real estate. She loves to travel, but has not done enough of that lately, because she is quite busy loving and raising her three young children.
Beth Mast
Dental Hygienist
Originally from Ohio, Beth has lived in Texas since 1979 and has two sons and a wonderful grandson who has added a whole new dimension to her life. Because of the diverse range of people she has had the opportunity to meet daily, she enjoys dentistry today as much as she did when she started over 30 years ago. Beth listens and connects with her patients and readily discerns how her knowledge and skill will help them achieve a greater level of health. Beth loves Austin’s culture and catches live music at local haunts, house concerts and music festivals. When not gardening, cooking or making jewelry, she enjoys exploring the hill country, camping, hiking and river sitting
Stephanie Nuby
Dental Assistant
As a DANB-certified, registered dental assistant in three states, Stephanie brings over 12 years of experience throughout Kentucky, Minnesota and Texas. She joined the Authentic Smiles team in mid 2008 and enjoys helping her patients achieve healthy beautiful smiles.Stephanie grew up in Kentucky on a small tobacco farm, and moved to Austin shortly after her husband was discharged from the U.S. Navy. She has been married for 17 years, is the proud mother of a little girl. When not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends - just hanging out and being together.
Mia Townsend
Dental Hygienist
Mia has been a practicing Dental Hygienist for 15 years, and is licensed in both Texas and Florida. She received her licensure from The University of Texas Dental School in Houston where she graduated first in her class. After nine years in Tampa, FL, Mia relocated to Austin, TX in 2007 and joined Authentic Smiles and is committed to her patients. When not working, enjoys tennis, horseback riding, snow skiing, diving and traveling anywhere and everywhere. Most importantly, Mia has a beautiful young daughter who is the center of her life outside of work.