Jimi Sode Senior Manager for Dental Admissions Email: osode@umkc.edu Phone: 816-235-2094 About: Jimi Sode has a bachelor's degree in biology from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas, and a master's degree in health administration from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri.  He oversees the admissions processes for the School of Dentistry and helps guide applicants through the admissions process.

Jennifer Pennington DDS Admissions Coordinator Email: penningtonjn@umkc.edu Phone: 816-235-6322 About: Jennifer Pennington received her master's degree in higher education administration from Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Her responsibilities at the School of Dentistry include advising dental applicants regarding career opportunities, admissions requirements, program requirements, dental student experiences and applicant strengths and weaknesses. She also plans and presents educational programs to prospective dental students and reviews and processes all applications for the School of Dentistry.

Deja Lamb Dental Hygiene Admissions Coordinator Email: lambdm@umkc.edu Phone: 816-235-2083 About: Deja Lamb graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri. Her responsibilities at the School of Dentistry include advising dental hygiene applicants regarding admissions requirements, program requirements, dental hygiene student experiences and applicant strengths and weaknesses. In addition to admissions recruitment and processing, she helps coordinate the STAHR and Kuwait Dental programs.

Eli Fuentez Manager of Recruitment Email: efuentez@umkc.edu Phone: 816-235-2085 About: Eli holds a bachelor's degree in communication and Spanish from Pittsburg State University and a master's in college student personnel from Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas. In his role at the School of Dentistry, he visits high schools, colleges and college and career fairs to speak to prospective students about dentistry as a career option. He also plans and implements pipeline programs on campus, providing students with opportunities to explore dentistry through presentations and hands-on activities, with the goal of inspiring them to pursue a career in the field

Madison Mohr Enrollment Advisor for the Advanced Standing Dental Program Email: madison.mohr@umkc.edu Phone: 816-235-2126 About: Madison holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, Colorado. She helps guide students through the application process and provides clear information about admission and program requirements. Madison also organizes events related to the program and supports its social media efforts to help keep students informed and engaged.