OUR CREW
VISION
TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN ENGAGING AND INSPIRING PROFESSIONS TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS THROUGH QUALITY, CREATIVE, AND INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
MISSION STATEMENT
THE MISSION OF SMILES AT SEA IS TO TRAVEL THE WORLD, 1 CE AT A TIME, PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. BON VOYAGE!
“I HAVE ATTENDED SMILES AT SEA CE, AND IT WAS THE BEST CONTINUING EDUCATION EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND. ELIJAH DESMOND THE FOUNDER OF SMILES AT SEA SEEKS OUT THE INDUSTRY’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER SPEAKERS. THE ATMOSPHERE IS FUN AND RELAXED, AS WELL AS FAMILY FRIENDLY. IF YOU WANT TO MEET AMAZING POSITIVE AND MOTIVATED PEOPLE WHILE GAINING KNOWLEDGE THAT YOU CAN PUT INTO ACTION IMMEDIATELY, SMILES AT SEA IS THE PLACE TO BE!”
JUDY B.
Devinn Geeson
CEO| Chief Evolutions Officer
Dr Geeson is a dentist turned coach who built and sold 3 practices in under 5 years for 8.5x their value-she now helps dentists recognize the value in measuring the KPI’s of life to support a pro-FIT-able practice- sharing the mantra LIVE YOUR TODAY and STOP RESCHEDULING JOY worldwide!
ELIJAH DESMOND
CFO| Chief of "Fun"
AT 15 YEARS OLD, ELIJAH STARTED HIS CAREER AS A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER FOR KIDS. SINCE THEN HE HAS OWNED MULTIPLE BUSINESSES AND PUBLISHED A BOOK SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR FROM STARTUP TO SUCCESS
HIS PASSION IS CHANGING LIVES BY HELPING PEOPLE REALIZE THE BEAUTIFUL MIND THEY WERE BORN WITH!
ELIJAH HAS LIVED IN HONOLULU, HAWAII, LAS VEGAS NEVADA AND NOW RESIDES IN SOUTH FLORIDA WITH HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTERS
IN HIS FREE TIME, ELIJAH CRUISES SOME MORE!
SHAUNA HURST
VP of Operations
ENSURING THE EVENTS RUN SMOOTHLY IS SHAUNA’S JAM. SHE LEADS OUR TEAM AND OVERSEES ALL ASPECTS OF OUR EVENTS TO BE SURE THAT HAPPENS. OVER THE YEARS IN AND OUT OF HER PROFESSIONAL LIFE SHAUNA ALWAYS FOUND HERSELF ORGANIZING AND PLANNING FUN EVENTS. SO EVENT PLANNING IS A NATURAL FIT FOR HER SECOND CAREER AFTER DENTAL HYGIENE. WITH HER LOVE FOR TRAVEL, MEETING NEW PEOPLE, DENTISTRY, AND EVENT PLANNING SHE IS A PERFECT FIT FOR THE SMILES AT SEA TEAM.
WHEN NOT TRAVELING, EXPLORING NEW PLACES AND THROWING AMAZING EVENTS SHAUNAS RETIRED RACING GREYHOUND BEVERLY KEEPS HER COMPANY AT HOME. THEY OFTEN ENJOY THE OUTDOORS TAKING WALKS (AND NAPS) TO FILL THEIR TIME.
SANDRA BERGER
CE CONCIERGE
SANDRA IS AN EXPERT IN ALL ASPECTS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION. AS A REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST, AGD PACE PROVIDER, WRITER, AND NATIONAL SPEAKER, SHE IS UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO ENSURE OUR COURSES COMPLY WITH EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND APPROVAL GUIDELINES. SHE LOVES TO TRAVEL, MEET NEW PEOPLE, AND HELP OUR GUESTS GET THE ANSWERS THEY NEED.
SANDRA’S CHILDREN LIVE ALL OVER THE WORLD. WHEN NOT TRAVELING FOR WORK SHE LOVES VISITING HER KIDS AND GRANDCHILDREN AND GETS TO TRAVEL IN STYLE USING POINTS AND INCENTIVES FROM MULTIPLE CREDIT CARD, AIRLINE, AND HOTEL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS – INCLUDING DOSH AND RAKUTEN.
Nedra Ali
Marketing Consultant
Nedra Ali is a Marketing Consultant with over 7 years of experience helping brands create strategic, results-focused campaigns. She combines creative thinking with deep market insight to build marketing solutions that engage audiences and support business growth.
With more than 16 years as a data analyst, Nedra brings a strong analytical edge to her marketing work. She excels at turning data into clear strategies, ensuring every decision is backed by insight and aimed at delivering measurable results.
KATE MCKINNEY
INFLUENCER CONCIERGE
KATE MCKINNEY IS THE SPEAKER AND INFLUENCER CONCIERGE FOR SMILES AT SEA. AFTER WORKING IN PRIVATE PRACTICE FOR OVER A DECADE, SHE JOINED THE SMILES AT SEA TEAM IN 2021 AND RECENTLY BEGAN WORKING IN THE DENTAL IMAGING INDUSTRY. KATE’S FUN-LOVING PERSONALITY IS A GREAT FIT FOR THE TEAM.
WHEN NOT CRUISING SHE LIVES ON HER FAMILY’S CENTURY FARM WITH HER HUSBAND, 3 KIDS, AND 100,000 CHICKENS!
Gaby Soares
Reservation SPecialist
Gaby is a highly motivated, analytical, and dedicated professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Communication and Social Media. As a Reservations Specialist for over a year, she is passionate about providing exceptional service and crafting seamless experiences for clients, always prioritizing strong customer relationships and satisfaction.
When she’s not cruising, Gaby immerses herself in her passions—music, art, and capoeira, the Brazilian martial art that blends movement, rhythm, and culture.
