Dr. Jason A. Monroe, DDS

A “Villager” here at Village Green Dental Center since 2015, Colleen has been building her skills over 15 years. With extended duty training, she assists in general dentistry, root canal treatment, oral surgery, same-day crowns, dental implant placement, full-mouth restorations, and more! She’s passionate about helping patients achieve the function and appearance they desire and working with our assisting team to ensure each and every person under our care receives confidence-inspiring care. In her spare time, Colleen loves watching her daughter grow and learn, spending time with her husband and family and friends, camping, and golfing.

“Thank you Village for truly being there for our patients and our team!”

With an associate degree in applied science and her dental hygiene degree from Parkland College, we welcomed Theresa to Village Green back in 1995. Her focus is on ensuring all her patients receive exceptional care with compassion. Off hours, Theresa likes to spend time with her husband and their two kids.

“The Village runs through my blood and is a part of me. I’m convinced you will love this place too!”

Dina is focused on providing gentle care to her patients, ensuring she relays information about your oral health so that you know how best to care for it, maintain it, and improve it. When she’s relaxing after work, you’ll find her reading or playing guitar. Cooking with new recipes brings her joy too!

Focused on preventing and treating oral diseases, Olia loves engaging with patients and has a clinical philosophy that centers around doing everything she can to ensure each person in her chair is as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

Olia grew up in Kyiv, Ukraine, and when she’s not caring for smiles, she loves spending time with her husband Kim and their daughter Lorelei. She’s also a huge travel aficionado!

Michelle takes pride in working in a practice that prioritizes the patient's well-being. Her dedication lies in helping patients accomplish their oral health objectives with sincerity, empathy, and honesty while ensuring their comfort during every visit.

Michelle, who was born and raised in Chicago, has already earned her bachelor's degree and has aspirations to pursue a master's degree. She has one son named Jack, and they love exploring new places with their family.

Loni is dedicated to ensuring the well-being and comfort of her patients. She values building authentic relationships founded on trust and gratitude, creating a relaxing environment where patients can receive high-quality, compassionate care and achieve their healthiest, most radiant smiles.

Originally from Joliet, Loni and her husband, James, have lived in Minooka since 2019. They have three children named Nieko, Hunter, and Easton. She enjoys gardening, hiking, and painting and would someday love to travel the world. An unapologetic cat person, she dotes on her four feline friends, Storm, Harley, Luna, and Sphinx.

Jacora is the most recent addition to the Village Green Dental team. She takes pleasure in educating her patients about the significance of maintaining good oral hygiene. Jacora understands that a healthy mouth is essential for a happy life and, therefore, puts in extra effort to ensure that her patients achieve their oral health objectives.

Aurora is Jacora's hometown, and she and her husband, Ismael, are proud pet parents to a dog named Nova and two cats named Diana and Terra. Jacora enjoys reading and aspires to write her own book someday.

Tori became a “Villager” in 2019 with 10 years’ experience working as a dental assistant. Dentistry has fascinated Tori since she was young, and it’s her dream to first achieve her Associates Degree in Biology and then attend dental hygiene school. In time she plans to attend dental school to earn her DDS degree. When not helping others at the Village, Tori enjoys spending time with her boys … riding bikes, going to the park and museums, and taking weekend trips to different zoos and aquariums.

“Village Green Dental has been the home away from home I’ve been looking for. From the patients to my coworkers, I have found everything I’m looking for in a dental practice!”

I grew up in India, earned my Bachelor of Dental Surgery, and afterwards (12 years ago) relocated here with my husband Aditya and our two children. My favorite part of the day is making my patients comfortable, especially by compassionately helping those with anxiety, sensory issues, and autism (for which I’ve had extensive training in applied behavior analysis/therapy).

On my own time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching movies, listening to music, reading, and volunteering at the Chicago Dental Society Dental Community Clinic.

Zoe takes pleasure in the lively and friendly atmosphere of Village Green Dental Center. She is devoted to developing into a versatile individual, constantly learning and growing. Zoe finds happiness in assisting others in any way possible, ensuring they feel comfortable and self-assured during their treatment.

Zoe is committed to helping others and spends her spare time volunteering at her church and contributing to different charitable organizations. Her ultimate goal is to become a pediatric nurse someday.

I have always had a passion for dentistry as far back I could remember. After visiting the office several times as a child, my fear went away and the passion began to bloom.

After serving 5 years in the United States Marine Corps, I wanted to know the “ins and outs” of the dental life. I attended a program, First Institute where I spent an entire year learning about the profession. I began my assisting journey this year April,2021.

I love everything art and music, spending time with my wife and son, Mateo! Everything about food, adventure and Of course, dentistry!

Anggie treats her patients like beloved members of her family, generously giving each patient the time and attention they need for optimal care. She is experienced in a variety of procedures including IV, oral, and nitrous oxide sedation, CPR, X-rays, and more.

Originally from Venezuela, Anggie and her husband Diego moved to the Aurora area earlier this year. They’re the proud parents of a son, Alexander, and the pet parents of their Jack Russell Terrier, Jack.

Andrew is a people person who enjoys creating long-lasting relationships with those he meets. He understands that oral health can impact a person's overall well-being and goes above and beyond to ensure every visit with us is as safe and effective as possible. Andrew was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and enjoys fine dining, working out, and surfing.

Alyssa is thrilled to be the voice behind the phone when you call us at Village Green Dental Center. Ensuring that each phone call is handled with great care is her number one priority. When not at the Village, Alyssa enjoys going camping and spending quality time with her family and friends.

“I couldn't be more pleased to work for such a wonderful practice. The heartfelt energy of our team fills the air with such joy, welcoming every patient with open arms!”

Emily is one of the newest members of the Village Green Dental family. She likes to keep busy and continues to learn as much as she can about the field of dentistry. A people person, she greets everyone with a friendly smile and is always eager to help out.

Emily grew up right here in Aurora and is the cat mom to a black cat named Yogurt. An audiophile, she likes to collect antiques, especially vintage vinyl records, and dreams of owning her own record shop one day.

Hailey is a recent addition to the Village Green Dental team. She is currently completing her education and is eager to advance her career skills. She loves meeting new people and treats everyone with care and respect, making her popular among patients and staff alike.

Hailey and her fiancé, Ashton, are planning their wedding for 2025. She is originally from Bartlett, IL, and is the proud pet mom to a cat named Mochi.

Michaela joined our dental family in early 2024. A team player, she enjoys building enduring relationships with patients and ensuring they receive the care and attention they need for healthy, lasting smiles. Her positive attitude and infectious smile endear her to everyone she meets.

Michaela grew up downstate in Nokomis, IL, and recently moved to the Aurora area to pursue new opportunities with her daughter, Rowen.

Born and raised right here in Aurora, Abigail joined the Village Green Dental family in January 2024. She loves meeting new people and getting to know them better, and she’s eager to lend a hand whenever she can. She always greets everyone who passes through our doors with a cheery smile and friendly hello.

Abigail and her partner, Cole, enjoy spending time with friends and family and cuddling with their pets, Catie, Mini, Koko, Pepper, and Patches.

Insurance policies can often be confusing and difficult to navigate. Codi is here to answer your questions and concerns regarding your benefits so you can get the most out of your coverage. A people person, she loves meeting and greeting new patients and nothing makes her day like seeing them leave the office with healthy, glowing smiles.

Codi and her husband, John, are thrilled to have welcomed a new son in May 2023, whom they named Jack. Originally from Kalamazoo, MI, Codi enjoys baking and decorating sugar cookies, spending time with her family, and traveling. Someday, she would like to visit all 50 states.