Meet Our Staff

We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each member of our treatment team is a registered assistant, and our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.

Julie Alston, R.D.H.

Julie is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She attended Northeast Louisiana University where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. She graduated from NLU in May of 1983.

Julie is married to Mickey Alton, also a Lake Charles native. They have two children, Nikki (born 1991) and Colby (born 1994.) They lived in Houston, Texas for eighteen years before being transferred to Baton Rouge. Julie and her family live in Prairieville.

Julie has been working with Dr. Jeansonne and his wonderful team since February, 2004.


Lauren Keller, R.D.H.

Lauren is a 2007 graduate of L.S.U. School of Dentistry. She has worked at Dr. Jeansonne's office for two years as a dental hygenist. She has participated in the Special Olympics Special Smiles program.

She is a native of St. Amant, where she lives with her husband and two year old son.


Karen Tuminello, R.D.H.

Karen is a graduate of LSU School of Dentistry, LSU MBA program, and Robert E. Lee High School in Baton Rouge. She was the president of her dental hygiene class, and rerieved the Award for Excellence in Dental Hygine in 1985. She was the President of the Baton Rouge Dental Hygiene Association from 1987-1988 and 1994-1995 and Treasurer of the Louisiana Dental Hygine Association from 1996-1998. Karen has worked for Dr. Jeansonne since 1985

Karen has twin boys and a spoiled West Highland Terrier puppy.

"I love working at this office and helping create beautiful smiles."


Jackie Lodge, E.D.D.A.

Jackie is a resident of Gonzales. She is a graduate of Spencer College, LSU School of Dentistry, East Ascension High School and Bethany School of Leadership. Jackie has been working for Dr. Jeansonne since July of 1994.

Jackie and her husband have been married for ten wonderful years. Jackie, her husband, and four children attend Bethany World Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Larry Stockstill.

She enjoys playing golf with her husband and spending time with her children.


Joanna Peters, E.D.D.A.

Joanna is a resident of St. Amant. She is a graduate of Torrington High School in Conneticut. She moved to Louisiana in December of 2004.

Joanna attended LSU School of Dentistry where she received her Expanded Duty Dental Assistant and Radiology certification. She has worked with Dr. Jeansonne since February of 2005.

Joanna married her husband, Tim, in 2006. They both attend First Baptist Church of Gonzales.


Rachel Mitchell, E.D.D.A

Rachel attented Ascension Community College in 2006 to become a dental assistant. She has been working at Drs. Jeansonne and Bonaventure's office since 2010.

She currently resides in Plattenville with her husband and young son, Colt. She enjoys spending time with family and friends.


Marlo Palmisano, D.A.

Marlo is a native of Destrahan, Louisiana, and has been a resident of St. Amant since 2007. She is a graduate of Riverdale High School in Jefferson, Louisiana. In 2010, Marlo recieved her Radiology certification from LSU School of Dentistry. Marlo has been with Drs. Jeansonne and Bonaventure's practice since 2009.

Marlo and her husband, Sal, have been married since October of 1994. They have two wonderful daughters, Isabella(born 1996), and Julianna(born 2004.)


Valarie Boudreaux, E.D.D.A.

Valarie is a native of St. Amant. She is a graduate of Ascension College and a 2000 graduate of St. Amant High School. In 2008 she received her certification of Expanded Duty Dental Assisting at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

She has only just begun her career with Drs. Jeansonne and Bonaventure and looks forward to the year ahead.

Valarie has been married to Gabe since 2004 and in 2007 they welcomed their daughter, Alana. In her spare time Valarie enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.


Dawn Best

Dawn is a native and resident of Gonzales. She is a graduate of East Ascension High School and Baton Rouge School of Computers, with a certificate in radiology from L.S.U. School of Dentistry. Dawn has worked with Jeansonne Dentistry since 1991 as the Practice Administrator. In her spare time, Dawn and her husband, Jason, enjoy trail riding in their Jeep.


Shantelle LeBlanc

Shantelle LeBlanc is a 2000 graduate of Ascension Catholic High School. She has worked as a dental receptionist since 2005. Shantelle was married to her husband, Dale, in August of 2010. They are residents of Gonzales.

Shantelle is also a dance instructor and has been teaching and choreographing since 1999.


Stephanie Jeansonne

Stephanie is a resident of Baton Rouge. She is a 2002 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and a 2006 graduate of Louisiana State University.

She enjoys mountain biking, reading and fishing.