Meet Our Team

Elaine has been caring for her dental hygiene patients for over 26 years. She has been dedicated to enhancing her knowledge through continuing education and has a special interest in holistic medicine and how a person’s lifestyle can lead to better oral and systemic health. “Tooth decay and gum disease are preventable.”  Understanding that dentistry is stressful for some people, Elaine looks forward to creating a comfortable experience for her patients and helping them to achieve a healthy mouth and lifestyle. She is an avid gardener and enjoys sailing.

Jenn graduated from Forsyth Dental Hygiene School in 2005. Her favorite aspect of her profession is educating her patients on proper oral hygiene and helping them to achieve optimum oral health. Being part of the team-at Dr. Godfrey's "affords all of us the opportunity to learn from each other, knowledge that we then can pass along to our patients. The atmosphere that exists and is fostered in this office is one of working together to provide our patients with the best dentistry has to offer in a comfortable and non judgmental environment.

A New Hampshire native, Vanessa received her dental hygiene degree in 1981 and became a member of our team in 2016.  Vanessa strives to help patients achieve their optimal dental health and has a special interest in the oral systemic connection. A longtime member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, she attends classes regularly to learn and share current information with patients.

Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys exploring the outdoors and new places with her husband and adult children.

Kelley earned her dental assisting certificate from NHTI in 1997. She has enjoyed learning and expanding her dental knowledge as she brings more than 24 years of dental experience to our team. Kelley joined the office in 2014 for the opportunity to further her knowledge in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. 

Kelley enjoys spending time with her family and outdoor activities.

While she is a new face to our office, Kerry is not new to dentistry. She graduated from the New Hampshire Technical Institute in 1987 and hasn’t looked back since. She has over 30 years of dental experience in assistant, dental hygienist, and office administrator positions.

Outside of dentistry, Kerry loves to cook, walk her Dalmatian, and spend time with family and friends.

Donna began her career in 1980, after earning her Dental Assisting Certification from BOCES in New York. She earned her Expanded Function Dental Certification in 2018 from New Hampshire Technical Institute. She enjoys working in dentistry and helping patients in their dental journey.

Donna settled in New Hampshire after her husband was stationed at Pease Air Base. She enjoys long walks, snowshoeing and being outdoors with friends and family.

Katie grew up in Rhode Island, running around her dad’s dental office as a kid, in which she discovered her love for helping others. She has a BA in psychology from the University of New Hampshire, which helps her provide excellent customer service and patient care. She has joined our office as the scheduling coordinator, and brings energy, laughter, and an overall positive attitude when helping our patients.

Katie is a mental health advocate and an active member in AFSP. In her off time, she enjoys spending time with her kids, playing sports, and spending time outdoors.

Lisa, a Maine native, began her dental career in 1989. As a military wife, she found work wherever they were stationed, starting with the Red Cross Dental Training Program at Griffiss AFB in Rome, NY. Upon completion she worked as a dental assistant in an off-base office. From there she worked in Denver, CO, followed by roles as an orthodontic assistant in Lexington, MA and Mount Holly, NJ. In 1995, she started working at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where she remained until her retirement in 2024. She joined our team in July 2024.

In her spare time she enjoys boating and waterskiing with her husband and daughter, attending classic car shows, and even has one of her own.