OUR Board of Trustees

Brenda Kitchens, R.D.H.

President, B.K. Dental Line Solutions, Inc.

Brenda Kitchens is an accomplished dental industry professional with more than 37 years of experience building trusted relationships with dental professionals and advancing oral healthcare across the Southeast. She currently serves as President of B.K. Dental Line Solutions, Inc., based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, where she represents leading manufacturers and provides strategic business solutions for dental and orthodontic practices.

Ms. Kitchens has held leadership and sales management positions with Boyd Industries Dental Equipment, Capital Dental Equipment, and OrthoCAD by Cadent, where she strengthened partnerships between manufacturers and practices to improve efficiency, technology integration, and patient care delivery.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Kitchens spent more than 15 years with Orthodontic Centers of America, Inc. (OCA), a national leader in orthodontic practice management. During her tenure, she held multiple operational and leadership roles, managing more than 20 orthodontic offices nationwide. She was instrumental in developing and implementing standardized clinical protocols, overseeing new practice openings, and facilitating doctor training and business integration. Her hands-on leadership and deep understanding of both the clinical and business aspects of orthodontics helped OCA achieve consistent growth and operational excellence during a period of national expansion.

A licensed Registered Dental Hygienist and Certified Dental Assistant, Ms. Kitchens brings both clinical expertise and business insight to her work. She has served as a member of the Florida State Dental Board and as Chairman of the Florida Dental Hygiene Council, having been appointed by Governor Jeb Bush. She is also an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Florida Dental Hygiene Association, and the Northeast Dental Hygiene Association.

Deeply committed to her community, Ms. Kitchens volunteers with Sea Turtle Patrol in Jacksonville Beach and serves as a Co-Leader for Walking with Purpose, a women’s faith study group.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time near the ocean, and connecting with family and friends.

Mauricio Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Chairman, GSO Board of Trustees; Former VP, Student Affairs & Prof. Emeritus, College of Ed. & HR, UNF

Christopher Lazzara

President, Georgia School of Orthodontics
CEO, MountainStar Partners

The Honorable Casey Cagle

Former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia

Nathaniel Glover, Jr., Hon. LL.D.

Trustee Emeritus, GSO; President Emeritus, Edwards Waters College; Former Sheriff of Jacksonville

Kellyn Hodges, D.M.D., M.S.

Founder & Owner Kellyn Hodges Orthodontics

Nizar Kifaieh, M.D.

President & CEO, Hudson Regional Health

Brenda Kitchens, R.D.H.

President, B.K. Dental Line Solutions, Inc.

Randy Kluender, D.D.S., M.S.

Sr. Advisor to the President and Former President of GSO, Former Assoc. Dean & Director., University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine

Dr. Gasper Lazzara

Assistant Professor, Georgia School of Orthodontics

Carol Lynch, CPA

Managing Director, MountainStar Partners

John E. Maupin, Jr., D.D.S., M.S.

Sr. Advisor, CINQCARE, Inc.; Former President, Morehouse School of Medicine & Meharry Medical College

Dr. Iram Nasir

Assistant Professor, Georgia School of Orthodontics; GSO Alumna

Dave S. Sargent, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Radiology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Nandakumar Janakiraman, B.D.S., M.D.S.

Ex-Officio Member, Georgia School of Orthodontics,
Dean, Chief Academic Officer, and Professor

Hannah Hale

Ex-Officio Member, Georgia School of Orthodontics,
General Counsel, Executive Vice President

Emily Coutouné

Board Liaison,
Director of Strategic Initiatives Special Projects Manager, Office of the CEO at MountainStar Partners